CITY COUNCIL
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: May 4, 2026
Report #: 2603-6083
TITLE
Proclamation of May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month. CEQA Status: Not a project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council proclaim the month of May as Affordable Housing Month in the City of Palo Alto.
BACKGROUND
Affordable Housing Month is a national observance in the United States that is typically held in the month of May each year. The event was established to raise awareness about the need for affordable housing and to recognize the important role that affordable housing plays in building strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
Affordable Housing Month typically includes a variety of activities and events, such as workshops, rallies, and community outreach efforts. The focus of these events is to raise awareness about the need for affordable housing, educate the public about the benefits of affordable housing, and advocate for policies and programs that support the development of more affordable housing options.
Silicon Valley at Home (SV@Home) has shared a list of events they are hosting in Santa Clara as part of Affordable Housing Month, including a kickoff networking event on May 4, 2026, that brings together local officials and housing advocates, followed by a Women in Housing Brunch on May 8, 2026, and fair housing policy discussion on May 13, 2026. A full list of events can be found on the SV@Home website: https://siliconvalleyathome.org/affordable-housing-month/.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Affordable Housing Month Proclamation 2026 APPROVED BY:
Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director