1 Implementation Update on the
Residential Rent Stabilization and
Tenant Protection Ordinance
Informational Report
December 19, 2024 | HPRC
Ayush Patel, Management Analyst I
Christina Morales, Deputy Director of Development Services 2 KEY TAKEAWAYS
➢ Unlawful detainer filings are decreasing since the uptick from 2023 and accompanying termination of COVID-19 eviction moratoria but still high. ➢ Rent increases submitted are self-reported, so compliance rate cannot be determined
➢ Housing violations constituted a plurality of reasons for filing a tenant petition for rent review with a high occurrence of housing condition concerns
➢ Hayward Rental Inspection Program, operating in tandem with the TRAO, has inspected nearly 1,300 rental units for substandard housing conditions ➢ C.E. is experiencing challenges with inspecting Hayward’s 23,000 rental units within a five-year cycle
3 ACTIONS IN RESPONSE
➢ Modified contract with legal service provider to include community outreach and access to legal consultation before unlawful detainer is filed ➢ Evaluating the possibility of implementing a rent registry ➢ Evaluating capacity to increase staffing levels for Code Enforcement Division to increase level of proactive inspections 4 Questions
1 Analysis of Hayward’s Competitiveness
for State Funding for Affordable
Housing Development
Informational Report
December 19, 2024 | HPRC
Ayush Patel, Management Analyst I
Christina Morales, Deputy Director of Development Services 2 BACKGROUND
• Hayward did not meet its RHNA goals for the 5th Cycle (2015-23) • 6th RHNA Cycle starting on strong note for Hayward’s housing development
• To meet 6th RHNA Cyle goals, City will need to incentivize more affordable housing projects that will be competitive for state funding • Staff have reviewed state grants for affordable housing developments to evaluate competitiveness of potential Hayward projects. 3 6th RHNA Cycle Highlights
12.5% of Cycle Complete (Year 1)
INCOME CATEGORY GOAL UNITS PERMITTED PERCENT ATTAINED
Very Low 1075 58 5.4%
Low 617 147 23.8%
Moderate 817 108 13.2%
Above Moderate 2115 329 15.6%
4 HAYWARD’S SWOT
STRENGTHS
▪ Prohousing Designation (in-progress)
▪ Anti-displacement Activities
▪ Target Demographics
▪ Applicant Experience
WEAKNESSES
▪ GHG Reduction Activities
▪ Limited Affordable Housing Trust Funds
▪ Limited General Funds
OPPORTUNITIES
▪ Partnerships with Transit Agencies
▪ Affordable Housing Funds
▪ Surplus Land
THREATS
▪ Rent-savings benefit
5 ACTIONS TO CONSIDER
• Increase local funds for affordable housing (legislative) oAnnual Allocation of general funds
oAccept payment of affordable housing in-lieu fees
• Prioritize projects located near transit and serving
people prioritized by state funding (administrative)
• Build relationships with transit agencies (administrative) • Prioritize 100% affordable housing on surplus land
where feasible (legislative)
6 QUESTIONS