Episode 27 - Envision San José 2040

06/03/24 • 33 min

Dwellings

To learn more about Planning Building and Code Enforcement, please visit CSJ Planning Building and Code Enforcement home page
Learn more about the 2040 General Plan
Learn about the 4-year review
General Plan - In California, cities and counties are required by State law to have a General Plan. It is the local government's long-term blueprint for future development. Pursuant to State law, the General Plan must accommodate the required amount of projected population growth the State of California estimates for each city.

To learn more about Planning Building and Code Enforcement, please visit CSJ Planning Building and Code Enforcement home page
Learn more about the 2040 General Plan
Learn about the 4-year review
General Plan - In California, cities and counties are required by State law to have a General Plan. It is the local government's long-term blueprint for future development. Pursuant to State law, the General Plan must accommodate the required amount of projected population growth the State of California estimates for each city.

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Episode 26: Renting Has Its Rights

To learn more about Renting Has Its Rights, please visit sanjoseca.gov/rentalrights.
To learn more about San José Housing Ordinances, please visit - Housing Ordinances
Visit our Eviction Process Page to learn about resources and steps involved during the eviction process.
Petition - Petitions are written request to appeal actions taken by landlords or tenants.
Apartment Rent Ordinance(ARO) - Landlords may increase rent one time in a 12-month period, and the increase may be up to 5%. The City has a petition process in place to resolve landlord/tenant disputes regarding rent increases.
Tenant Protection Ordinance(TPO) - There are 13 “just causes” for which landlords may evict tenants. When a landlord notifies a tenant of their intent to terminate a lease, the landlord must cite one of the 13 just causes, and must provide the City with a copy of the notice within three days.
Ellis Act Ordinance(EAO) - When landlords remove an apartment from the rental market under the Ellis Act, they must provide tenants with 6-12 months notice, and they must provide tenants with relocation benefits.
Mobilehome Ordinance(MHRO) - Mobilehome park owners may increase the rent for mobilehome spaces once a year. A formula is used to determine rent increases, which are at least 3% but not more than 7%.

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Episode 28: Do you really know what affordable housing is?

Affordable Housing - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines “affordable housing” as housing on which the occupant pays no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities.

Learn more about EAH Housing
Apply for Affordable Housing
Visit the Doorway Portal in your language:
Visit Santa Clara County Housing Authority to learn about the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Visit the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to read the Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet