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File #: 25-1217    Version: 1
Type: Community & Economic Development Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/3/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/18/2025 Final action:
Title: Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Ordinance, 3. Letters from the Public

...Title

Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

...Recommendations

Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 (Inclusionary Housing) of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code to:

 (a) Update affordability levels;

 (b) Refine compliance options (including Surplus Credits);

 (c) Align the affordability term for inclusionary units with state practice; and

 (d) Clarify treatment of 100% affordable developments.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)