Big news! We’ve added new housing program data - check them out under “Housing Programs” on each city page.
Housing programs are the strategies that cities and counties legally have at their disposal to produce more and preserve existing affordable housing, as well as protect existing residents from getting displaced from their homes and communities.
Local housing programs, as part of a housing element, have significant impacts on a city or county reaching its affordable housing goals. Each additional housing policy has a significant impact on the residents who are most in need of affordable housing. However, the number of programs that a jurisdiction includes in their housing element is not meant to imply how well a city or county is addressing local housing needs since the quality and impact of each will need to be determined as well.
Use the below data to explore this jurisdiction’s approaches to affirmatively furthering fair housing for the 6th element cycle, and review the actions, deliverables, and deadlines committed to for each program.
PROGRAM NUMBER | ACTIONS | DELIVERABLE | DELIVERABLE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-1a | Amend the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to offer developers a menu of options for achieving affordability, adjusting the percentage of units required to be affordable depending on the degree of affordability achieved (i.e., moderate-, low-, very low-, and extremely low- income).
These amendments could also include:
• Initiating a nexus study to reevaluate increasing the affordable housing in-lieu fee.
• Updating the inclusionary ordinance to require for-sale projects to provide the same allocation of units available to lower-income and very low-income units that is required for rental projects. Modifying the In-Lieu Feethreshold to apply only to developments of 5-9 units. Housing developments of 10 or more units would not be allowed to substitute affordable units with in-lieu
fees. | The City shall update inclusionary housing ordinance to allow for development flexibility for affordable housing. City staff will conduct workshops to obtain comments and suggestions for this revision to the inclusionary ordinance. ; Target:_Conduct workshops to obtain comments and suggestions for revision
_City shall prepare a nexus study
_Update Inclusionary Housing Ordinance for adoption by the State
_Modify In-Lieu Fee Ordinance | Nexus study to be completed by end of December 2023. Consequent amendments to the Ordinance and establishment of affordable housing in-lieu fees to be adopted by June 2024. |
| H-1b | Establish an affordable housing impact fee that will apply to non- residential development to provide an additional local source of revenue to support production of affordable housing. | Amend the Municipal Code to include a commercial linkage fee. A nexus study will be required to determine the fee schedule. ; Target:_Conduct nexus study
_Amend Municipal Code to include linkage fee | Nexus study to be completed by end of December 2023. Amend Municipal Code by end of 2024 to incorporate impact fees on non-residential development. |
| H-1c | Establish an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone to incentivize the development of housing meeting priorities. Incentives to be incorporated into the AHOZ may include:
Allowing an increase in density over that otherwise allowed under State Density Bonus Law.
Allowing a reduction in parking standards consistent with those provided under State Density Bonus Law.
Providing for Ministerial Review.
Other incentives to be evaluated in developing the AHOZ include: Providing
for a) building, planning, and/or impact fee reductions or waivers; and b) City funding support for frontage improvements. | Establish new AHOZ in Zoning Ordinance ; Target: _Establish new AHOZ in Zoning
Ordinance | Research other AHOZs in the Bay Area and conduct developer interviews on meaningful incentives (mid 2023); Develop draft AHOZ and conduct public hearings (fall 2023); Adopt AHOZ (Spring 2024) |
| H-1d | Establish an average maximum unit size of 1,250 square feet for projects with a density over 45 dwelling units per acre. | Modify Zoning Ordinance to include maximum unit size/FAR for buildings over a certain density or height. ; Target:_Modify Zoning Ordinance concurrent with adoption of Objective Standards | Adopt by June 2023 |
| H-1f | Adopt residential objective standards, which will be applied to all residential and residential mixed-use projects that
are eligible for ministerial review, with the goal of streamlining the approval process and accelerating housing production. | Establish objective development and design standards for small-lot single- family, multi-family and mixed use residential projects, and
test standards to ensure the ; Target:_Publish Objective Standards
_Modify municipal code full range of densities can be achieved. If the current development standards prevent the maximum planned for densities from being achieved, the City will revise those development standards to ensure that maximum densities can be achieved Revise corresponding approval findings in zoning ordinance to reduce subjectivity. | Adopt in Spring 2023 in conjunction with Housing Element |
| H-1h | Update the Municipal Code as needed to comply with changes to State Law and local conditions/needs. | Initiate and complete the amendment process to comply with the new requirements within 12 months of being notified of the requirement. ; Target:_Amend Municipal Code as necessary, with 12 months of being notified of the requirement | Within 12 months of changes to State Law |
| H-1i | In conjunction with the update of the Housing Element,
Campbell is preparing an update to the "Land Use Element which significantly expands opportunities for higher density residential and mixed-use development in the community. As part of the update to the Housing Element, a parcel- specific analysis of vacant and underutilized sites was conducted to identify Opportunity Sites for development within the 2023-2031 planning period. In order to specifically encourage and facilitate development on these Opportunity Sites, Campbell will undertake the following actions:
Conduct annual outreach to developers
• Publish the City’s Housing Opportunity Sites on website
• Inform potential developers of Housing Opportunity Sites
• Update the list of potential/remaining Housing Opportunity Sites on an annual basis in conjunction with the Annual Progress Report
• Housing Opportunity Site Developer Support: Support potential developers of Housing Opportunity Sites by:
• Providing technical assistance to property owners and developers, including assessor parcel data and information on density and design incentives
• Assisting developers in completing funding" applications in support of development, and as appropriate, provide local funds and/or land as leverage if available. | Publish and distribute to market rate and affordable housing developers the site inventory; Target:_Establish Site Inventory and make related modifications to Municipal Code (2023)
_Publish Site Inventory on City website and as handout (2023)
_Send list to local affordable housing developers (2023)
_Update Site Inventory on City website annually
_When developer expresses interest in site, follow up within 30 days with offers of assistance | Annually / Ongoing |
| H-1j | The maximization of residential uses in new mixed-use developments will be encouraged through the use of incentives including reduced parking requirements and allowing shared parking between commercial and residential uses. The City will ensure that residential development is included in mixed-use projects on Housing Opportunity Sites in order to address the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements. Objective Multi-Family Development and Design Standards (Program H-1f) will support this maximization while considering open space, landscaping, and other requirements. The Objective Development Standards will also allow the residential component of mixed-use projects to not count against the allowable FAR. | Modify Zoning Ordinance to incentivize residential development on parcels with mixed-use land use designations as part of the Objective Design Standards update. ; Target:_Modify Zoning Ordinance | Spring 2023 |
| H-1k | As part of the creation of objective development standards, conduct density testing to ensure standards facilitate achievement of maximum allowable densities. | Modify Zoning Ordinance to maximize density per land use designation as part of the Objective Design Standards update. ; Target:_Modify Zoning Ordinance | Spring of 2023 in conjunction with Housing Element adoption. |
| H-1l | The City will review and comment on key state housing legislation in an effort to achieve City goals and Regional Housing Needs Allocation. | Contact elected representatives about housing legislation as appropriate. ; Target:_Subcommittee to meet (including virtual meetings) with state legislature in an ongoing manner | Annually / Ongoing |
| H-1m | Establish a program that allows for increases in residential densities for projects that include smaller unit sizes as a means of providing for lower-cost housing choices in Campbell. | Modify Zoning Ordinance to allow for single room occupancy units (SROs) up to 400 sq ft in gross floor area, and studios and one-bedroom units up to 625 sq ft in gross floor area to count as one-half unit for density calculation purposes. ; Target:_Modify Zoning Ordinance | Adopt by June 2024 |
| H-1n | The Housing Element identifies two key opportunities for development of affordable housing on publicly owned property: a) the 1.6-acre Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Winchester Site; and b) the 2.6-acre City-owned Corporation Yard. Both properties are proposed for upzoning to 75 units/acre under Campbell’s General Plan update. Key milestones are identified for each of these public/private partnerships in the adjacent column. | VTA Site:
Enter into ENA with development partner (mid 2022) (VTA)
Negotiate long-term ground lease (mid 2023) (VTA)
Development entitlement (mid 2024) (Developer / Campbell)
Complete construction of 90- 100 lower income (60% AMI), with min. 25% supportive housing units (end of 2025) (Developer / Campbell)
City Corporation Yard:
Execute contract for development feasibility study (March 2023)
Issue RFP for affordable housing development
(pending outcome of ; Target:Valley Transportation Authority
Housing Division, Planning Commission, City Council, feasibility analysis), and prioritize projects with include ELI units (mid 2024)
Execute contract with affordable developer (fall 2024)
Development entitlement (mid 2025)
Complete construction of 150- 200 affordable housing units (2028) | As indicated under Actions |
| H-2b | Develop General Plan policy to preserve mobile home parks, outright, and to prohibit their conversion. | Develop a General Plan policy that preserves mobile home parks, outright, and prohibits their conversion. Any rent control measures can be achieved by AB 1482 until it sunsets on January 1, 2030. ; Target:_Adopt General Plan | Concurrent with Housing Element Adoption |
| H-2c | Conduct a study on the budget implications of taxing short- term rentals and enforcing a short-term vacation rental ordinance. If determined to be cost effective, pass an ordinance to manage the appropriate levels of short-term vacation rentals in the City. | Study relationship of short- term rentals and housing stock to determine if enhanced code enforcement and/or a permitting program is appropriate. ; Target:_Publish study
_If appropriate, pass ordinance for enhanced enforcement and/or short-term vacation rental permitting program. | Complete study by end of December 20269. Adopt Ordinance in 2027 as deemed appropriate. |
| H-2d | Evaluate adoption of a resolution to authorize Workforce Housing opportunities within Campbell. Through this resolution, organizations will be allowed to use tax-exempt bonds to acquire market-rate apartment buildings and convert them to affordable housing projects for workforce housing. | Increase number of workforce housing units. ; Target:_Present Resolutions to City Council for review | Evaluate financing options for conversion of market-rate rentals to workforce housing (2023). Present Resolutions for consideration by City Council (end of January 2024). |
| H-2e | Work with Santa Clara County and regional non-profits to ensure that Campbell residents have access to countywide housing rehabilitation programs, including continuing to refer eligible households to Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley’s free home repair program, the majority of whose participants are elderly seniors and/or persons with disabilities. Pursue new Senior Home Rehabilitation program (see Program H-2k). | The City will maintain programs to inform residents about Countywide housing programs available, including the County’s Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. This will include publishing information on the City's website, developing informational brochures, and conducting outreach at community events at least once a year. ; Target:_Publish information on website.
_Use at least three of the following channels to distribute information: social media campaign, website, local press, Council announcements, utility mailers _Conduct one outreach event a year.
_ Inclusive of all programs, seek to provide rehabilitation assistance to ten lower income households on an annual basis. | Ongoing |
| H-2f | Continue to administer the Code Enforcement Program to identify housing units in need of rehabilitation and repair, providing referrals to Housing Division. Through this program, connect property owners to rehabilitation assistance programs offered by the County or non-profit partners, if applicable. | Respond to code complaints and citations in a prompt manner ; Target:_Conduct regular code enforcement trips
_Respond to code issues within 90 days
_Include as resource in citations information on program H-1a: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
_Include in City's Community Restitution Fund funding for home repair projects. | Ongoing |
| H-2g | The City will take the following actions to facilitate long-term preservation of the 73 affordable housing units that are at-risk of converting to market-rate in 2026:
a. Monitor the at-risk units by continuing to maintain close contact with property owners regarding their long-term plans for their properties.
b. Participate in the preservation of at- risk units by providing financial and/or technical assistance (as may be available) to existing property owners and/or other organizations interested in purchasing and maintaining the properties should the owners be interested in selling. | Initiate discussions with property owners at least 3 years prior to expiration to monitor adherence to tenant noticing
requirements (2026) Identify funding sources for preservation - Housing Trust of Silicon Valley, HCD Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, HCD Portfolio Reinvestment Program, Inclusionary in-lieu fees, future Commercial Linkage fees, etc. (2024)
Present preservation options and incentives to owners
e.g. additional density on project site, rehabilitation assistance and/or mortgage refinance in exchange for long- term use restrictions (2024)
Work with priority purchasers and
qualified entities as deemed necessary (2025)
Coordinate technical assistance and education to affected
tenants (2025) ; Target:Housing Division | As indicated under Actions |
| H-2h | Consider the impacts of new housing development on the existing supply of affordable housing during the development review process. | Monitor housing affordability by considering the impacts of new housing development on the existing supply of affordable housing during the development review process and developing strategies to address local displacement issues as they are identified. ; Target:_In demolition permits, to gather information on affordable units, provide right of first refusal and other rights of tenants where applicable as per SB 8 (2021). | Ongoing during the development review process |
| H-2j | Inform residential property owners and renters of funding programs at the state and federal level for weatherization and other retrofitting actions that can save on monthly housing costs. If necessary, provide funding matches to incentivize use of these programs. | Conduct internal study of existing weatherization and retrofitting programs and how matching funds might be implemented. Publicize programs once study is complete. ; Target:_Conduct study
_Publicize weatherization / retrofitting on at least three of the following channels: social media campaign, website, local press, Council announcements, utility mailers | Study complete by end of December 2028 |