San Jose Ca.Gov
File #: 26-073    Version: 1
Type: Community & Economic Development Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/13/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/27/2026 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. Memorandum from Mayor, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos & Cohen, 1/23/26, 3. Memorandum from Mulcahy, 1/26/26, 4. Memorandum from Candelas, 1/27/26, 5. Memorandum from Ortiz, 1/27/26, 6. Ordinance, 7. Presentation - est. 10 minutes, rev. 1/27/26, 8. Letter from Assemblymember Kalra, 1/27/26, 9. Letters from the Public - 1 of 5, 10. Letters from the Public - 2 of 5, 11. Letters from the Public - 3 of 5, 12. Letters from the Public - 4 of 5, 13. Letters from the Public - 5 of 5, 14. Letter Received Post Meeting

...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)

[Deferred from 11/18/2025 - Item 8.4 (25-1217)]