https://simplecast.com Dwellings Dwellings is a podcast from the City of San José Housing Department, where we discuss ending homelessness, building affordable housing, and housing policy at the City and State level with local experts in the field. Theme music: "Speed City," composed and performed by Etienne Charles, courtesy of San Jose Jazz. 2021 City of San José Housing Department en Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:46:44 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:46:54 +0000 Housing2019 https://dwellings.simplecast.com Dwellings https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4831d2f8-4e71-4e12-a92b-6cfc876ba112/68c50f0e-bb60-4f44-b64a-e8b3f1972132/3000x3000/dwellings-podcast-artwork-final-02.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://dwellings.simplecast.com episodic Dwellings is a podcast from the City of San José Housing Department, where we discuss ending homelessness, building affordable housing, and housing policy at the City and State level with local experts in the field. Theme music: "Speed City," composed and performed by Etienne Charles, courtesy of San Jose Jazz. City of San José Housing Department false https://feeds.simplecast.com/g0T0tlgv bay area, bay area housing, san jose, california, city government, homelessness, housing, housing policy, land use, san francisco bay area, san jose california, zoning City of San José Housing Department josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov 3694659c-84ad-4ed3-a7d0-7013d771f0c4 Episode 36: Searching for Solutions to Homelessness Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:46:44 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jennifer Loving, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-searching-for-solutions-to-homelessness-LJOtqnNd Episode 36: Searching for Solutions to Homelessness Jennifer Loving, Jeff Scott 00:35:44 This episode of the Dwellings Podcast features Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, who offers a wide-ranging look at homelessness in Silicon Valley and the mix of hope and urgency driving local solutions. Jennifer discusses the unique roles of the City of San José and Santa Clara County, the importance of data-driven strategies like Housing First, and the growing need for new revenue sources to build housing that extremely low-income families can actually afford. This episode of the Dwellings Podcast features Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, who offers a wide-ranging look at homelessness in Silicon Valley and the mix of hope and urgency driving local solutions. Jennifer discusses the unique roles of the City of San José and Santa Clara County, the importance of data-driven strategies like Housing First, and the growing need for new revenue sources to build housing that extremely low-income families can actually afford. jeff scott, california, san jose, homelessness, destination home false full 36 6 f231c17d-b565-4d95-8575-3bb93d095696 Episode 35: The Eviction Prevention Program - Navigating Rights and Responsibilities
  • Visit our page to learn more about your Rental Rights in San José
  • Eviction Prevention Program
  • Unlawful Detainer - If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can begin the court eviction process. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in Superior Court in the county where the rental unit is located and then properly serve you with a summons and a copy of the unlawful detainer complaint.
    • ]]>     Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:51:19 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Tuyen Tong, Esther Aguirre, Jeff Scott, Emily Hislop) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-the-eviction-prevention-program-navigating-rights-and-responsibilities-NfYPLu9f
  • Visit our page to learn more about your Rental Rights in San José
  • Eviction Prevention Program
  • Unlawful Detainer - If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can begin the court eviction process. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in Superior Court in the county where the rental unit is located and then properly serve you with a summons and a copy of the unlawful detainer complaint.
    • ]]>     Episode 35: The Eviction Prevention Program - Navigating Rights and Responsibilities Tuyen Tong, Esther Aguirre, Jeff Scott, Emily Hislop 00:20:06 In this episode of the Dwellings podcast, we talk with Emily Hislop, Division Manager for the Housing Department, and Tuyen Tong and Esther Aguirre, Analysts in the Rent Stabilization Team. They explain how the City’s Eviction Prevention Program helps families stay housed and parties navigate the complex eviction process. We also cover how the program aims to educate the public about tenant and landlord responsibilities and efforts to bring this information directly to parties during a crucial time. In this episode of the Dwellings podcast, we talk with Emily Hislop, Division Manager for the Housing Department, and Tuyen Tong and Esther Aguirre, Analysts in the Rent Stabilization Team. They explain how the City’s Eviction Prevention Program helps families stay housed and parties navigate the complex eviction process. We also cover how the program aims to educate the public about tenant and landlord responsibilities and efforts to bring this information directly to parties during a crucial time. eviction, housing department, process, dwellings, san jose, housing department podcast, san jose podcast false full 35 6     2ef12430-7d49-4c0f-b94d-1a4a524cd6f8 Episode 34: Hope in a Backpack - Frontline of Homelessness Response Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program(TOEP) - a model focusing on resolving encampments. Collaboration between departments helps bringing specific services and resources to sites and encourage unsheltered residents to seek shelter and forge a path to rehabilitation.

    The Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool(VI-SPIDAT) - an assessment tool for frontline workers at agencies that work with homeless clients to prioritize which of those clients should receive assistance first. The SPDAT tools are also designed to help guide case management and improve housing stability outcomes.  

    ]]>     Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:46:27 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Vanessa Butera, Greg Pensinger, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-hope-in-a-backpack-frontline-of-homelessness-response-p1HpvZUF Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program(TOEP) - a model focusing on resolving encampments. Collaboration between departments helps bringing specific services and resources to sites and encourage unsheltered residents to seek shelter and forge a path to rehabilitation.

    The Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool(VI-SPIDAT) - an assessment tool for frontline workers at agencies that work with homeless clients to prioritize which of those clients should receive assistance first. The SPDAT tools are also designed to help guide case management and improve housing stability outcomes.  

    ]]>     Episode 34: Hope in a Backpack - Frontline of Homelessness Response Vanessa Butera, Greg Pensinger, Jeff Scott 00:33:51 The discussion highlights the City’s proactive TOEP (Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program), coordination with partners like PATH, HomeFirst, and the County, and how targeted outreach helps resolve encampments with dignity and care. From navigating severe weather to de-escalating conflict and connecting people to behavioral health, Vanessa and Greg share the complexity and care of this essential work. They explain how the City’s outreach teams work directly with unhoused residents, forming relationships and shaping real change in the lives of San José’s most vulnerable residents. The discussion highlights the City’s proactive TOEP (Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program), coordination with partners like PATH, HomeFirst, and the County, and how targeted outreach helps resolve encampments with dignity and care. From navigating severe weather to de-escalating conflict and connecting people to behavioral health, Vanessa and Greg share the complexity and care of this essential work. They explain how the City’s outreach teams work directly with unhoused residents, forming relationships and shaping real change in the lives of San José’s most vulnerable residents. city of san jose housing department, housing department, team, help, city of san jose, san jose, housing, homelessness, homeless, sj, helping, outreach, san jose california false full 34 6     d34ef6a5-cc91-4165-9bde-102db85024af Episode 33: Closing the Gap in Affordable Housing Financing
  • 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.
  • Gap Financing – is the last funding required to cover a shortfall in capital needed to develop otherwise shovel-ready affordable housing projects. The City of San José’s Housing Department functions as a gap financer and shall be the last funder needed in an affordable housing deal. Learn more on our Gap Financing Program Regulation Page.
  • RFP – Request for Proposals(RFP) is a document that announces a project and invites qualified vendors to submit proposals outlining how they would fulfill the project's requirements. Essentially, it's a formal way for an organization to solicit bids and select the best vendor for a specific project or service. Learn more on our Rolling RFP/NOFA page.
  • CDLAC - The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) was created to set and allocate California’s annual debt ceiling and administer the State’s tax-exempt bond program to allocate the debt authority. CDLAC’s programs are used to finance affordable housing developments for low-income Californians, build solid waste disposal and waste recycling facilities, and to finance industrial development projects. Learn more on their website.
  • AMI - is the Area Median Income(AMI) for a specific geographic area, meaning half the households in that area earn more, and half earn less. It's a crucial benchmark for determining eligibility for various housing programs and subsidies. Calculate your AMI on the Housing Choices website.
    • ]]>     Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:23:04 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Banu San, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-closing-the-gap-in-affordable-housing-and-new-underwriting-guidelines-p1_MfcUI
  • 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.
  • Gap Financing – is the last funding required to cover a shortfall in capital needed to develop otherwise shovel-ready affordable housing projects. The City of San José’s Housing Department functions as a gap financer and shall be the last funder needed in an affordable housing deal. Learn more on our Gap Financing Program Regulation Page.
  • RFP – Request for Proposals(RFP) is a document that announces a project and invites qualified vendors to submit proposals outlining how they would fulfill the project's requirements. Essentially, it's a formal way for an organization to solicit bids and select the best vendor for a specific project or service. Learn more on our Rolling RFP/NOFA page.
  • CDLAC - The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) was created to set and allocate California’s annual debt ceiling and administer the State’s tax-exempt bond program to allocate the debt authority. CDLAC’s programs are used to finance affordable housing developments for low-income Californians, build solid waste disposal and waste recycling facilities, and to finance industrial development projects. Learn more on their website.
  • AMI - is the Area Median Income(AMI) for a specific geographic area, meaning half the households in that area earn more, and half earn less. It's a crucial benchmark for determining eligibility for various housing programs and subsidies. Calculate your AMI on the Housing Choices website.
    • ]]>     Episode 33: Closing the Gap in Affordable Housing Financing Banu San, Jeff Scott 00:18:38 We talk with Banu San to learn how the new gap financing regulations and underwriting Guidelines change the game for affordable housing developments in San José. Banu discusses how developers can secure the construction funding they need for affordable housing. The improvements to the regulations and guidelines will streamline the funding process, accelerate project timelines, and prioritize projects that are ready for construction. This aligns with the Housing Departments goal of increasing the supply of housing in San José. We talk with Banu San to learn how the new gap financing regulations and underwriting Guidelines change the game for affordable housing developments in San José. Banu discusses how developers can secure the construction funding they need for affordable housing. The improvements to the regulations and guidelines will streamline the funding process, accelerate project timelines, and prioritize projects that are ready for construction. This aligns with the Housing Departments goal of increasing the supply of housing in San José. city of san jose housing department, notice of funding availability, rfp, california, housing department, nofa, podcast, san jose, housing, request for proposal, sj, housing podcast, san jose california false full 33 6     b012c3c8-cef9-43ae-97eb-06ecb25e279b Episode 32: The Housing Department's Homelessness Response  

    ]]>     Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Cupid Alexander, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-the-housing-departments-homelessness-response-btfMBs4B  

    ]]>     Episode 32: The Housing Department's Homelessness Response Cupid Alexander, Jeff Scott 00:24:48 In this Dwellings episode, Cupid Alexander, Deputy Director for the Housing Department, outlines the city’s approach, which includes safe parking, navigation hubs, shelters , modular interim housing like tiny homes, and conversions of motels and hotels. Outreach Staff also work with nonprofit partners to build trust and guide them toward housing and services. The city’s goal is always long-term stability and upward mobility, with a strong focus on relationship-building and community involvement. In this Dwellings episode, Cupid Alexander, Deputy Director for the Housing Department, outlines the city’s approach, which includes safe parking, navigation hubs, shelters , modular interim housing like tiny homes, and conversions of motels and hotels. Outreach Staff also work with nonprofit partners to build trust and guide them toward housing and services. The city’s goal is always long-term stability and upward mobility, with a strong focus on relationship-building and community involvement. homelessness response, housing department, san jose, housing, homelessness, sj false full 32 6     7afe6f2f-5fe3-479b-900f-22ed9f701f6b Episode 31: Meet the Grants Team
  • Visit our page to learn more about Nonprofit Grant Programs
  • Learn more about the Consolidated and Annual Plans
  • Current 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan
  • Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO)
    • ]]>     Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:37:54 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Stephanie Gutowskie, Rene Ayala, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-meet-the-grants-team-0NOmrNY2
  • Visit our page to learn more about Nonprofit Grant Programs
  • Learn more about the Consolidated and Annual Plans
  • Current 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan
  • Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO)
    • ]]>     Episode 31: Meet the Grants Team Stephanie Gutowskie, Rene Ayala, Jeff Scott 00:20:53 The Housing Department’s Grants Team oversees funds received from various sources and distributes them to local organizations to benefit the community. Residents of San José can make their voices heard in this process through the Consolidated Plan, and many types of organizations apply for the grants. Lastly, the grants provided are tracked by the team to make sure all grants, big and small, are used for their intended purposes. In this episode, we will go over where these funds come from, the various forms of grants, how organizations can apply, and how these funds make a positive impact on the residents of San José. The Housing Department’s Grants Team oversees funds received from various sources and distributes them to local organizations to benefit the community. Residents of San José can make their voices heard in this process through the Consolidated Plan, and many types of organizations apply for the grants. Lastly, the grants provided are tracked by the team to make sure all grants, big and small, are used for their intended purposes. In this episode, we will go over where these funds come from, the various forms of grants, how organizations can apply, and how these funds make a positive impact on the residents of San José. housing grants team, housing grants, podcast, san jose, housing, dwellings podcast, san jose podcast false full 31 5     2ab5dcbf-f508-477d-8fe5-7378b2fa5e7d Episode 30: Housing Element 2024 Goals and Strategies • Visit the Housing Element website to learn more.

    • San José's Envision 2040 General Plan

    • Learn about Chapter 3: Housing Goals and Strategies

    • Check out the Housing Catalyst Workplan Dashboard to keep up with the progress made in San José.

    ]]>     Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:12:38 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (City of San José Housing Department) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-housing-element-2024-goals-and-strategies-3x7_S7Uf • Visit the Housing Element website to learn more.

    • San José's Envision 2040 General Plan

    • Learn about Chapter 3: Housing Goals and Strategies

    • Check out the Housing Catalyst Workplan Dashboard to keep up with the progress made in San José.

    ]]>     Episode 30: Housing Element 2024 Goals and Strategies City of San José Housing Department 00:39:19 The Housing Element is part of San José's Envision 2040 General Plan, a community-based plan that serves as the blueprint for the City's growth. Every 8 years the plan gets updated with new strategies that identifies the city’s housing needs. Our conversation today covers the Housing Department and Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department efforts in the Housing Element and how they can make a positive impact in our city. The Housing Element is part of San José's Envision 2040 General Plan, a community-based plan that serves as the blueprint for the City's growth. Every 8 years the plan gets updated with new strategies that identifies the city’s housing needs. Our conversation today covers the Housing Department and Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department efforts in the Housing Element and how they can make a positive impact in our city. false full 30 5     0ee0cde9-4e0a-4fe6-bab6-2d52f11bd903 Episode 29: A Conversation With The Housing Director
  • Please visit our Housing Department Website to learn more about the work we do for our community.
  • Sign up for The Housing Department Newsletter
  • For all the updates, follow us on Social Media:
  • Housing Element - State law requires that every City and county in California adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan. The purpose of the Housing Element is to ensure that local governments adequately plan to meet the housing needs of all people within the community - regardless of their income.
  • Soft Story Retrofit Program  - Modern building codes developed by the State of California and enforced locally by the City of San José include standards for earthquakes that have resulted in buildings that are resilient to most earthquakes. However, buildings constructed before these earthquake standards went into effect may not be as resilient unless they have been retrofitted.
    • ]]>     Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:40:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott, Erik Solivan) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-a-conversation-with-the-housing-director-QPvv3Mst
  • Please visit our Housing Department Website to learn more about the work we do for our community.
  • Sign up for The Housing Department Newsletter
  • For all the updates, follow us on Social Media:
  • Housing Element - State law requires that every City and county in California adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan. The purpose of the Housing Element is to ensure that local governments adequately plan to meet the housing needs of all people within the community - regardless of their income.
  • Soft Story Retrofit Program  - Modern building codes developed by the State of California and enforced locally by the City of San José include standards for earthquakes that have resulted in buildings that are resilient to most earthquakes. However, buildings constructed before these earthquake standards went into effect may not be as resilient unless they have been retrofitted.
    • ]]>     Episode 29: A Conversation With The Housing Director Jeff Scott, Erik Solivan 00:36:30 This year, the Housing Department welcomed its new director, Erik Louis Soliván. With over 17 years of experience in the housing sector, Erik is an expert at collaborating with diverse public, private, and community partners to preserve and produce housing for families at all income levels. Today, Erik talks about his vision for San José and strategies that align with the Housing Department’s missions and goals of affordable housing portfolio management, affordable housing production and preservation, homelessness interventions and solutions, neighborhood capital investment and public services, and rent stabilization and tenant protection. Find out how a department servicing the community is focused on improving the quality of life for its residents. This year, the Housing Department welcomed its new director, Erik Louis Soliván. With over 17 years of experience in the housing sector, Erik is an expert at collaborating with diverse public, private, and community partners to preserve and produce housing for families at all income levels. Today, Erik talks about his vision for San José and strategies that align with the Housing Department’s missions and goals of affordable housing portfolio management, affordable housing production and preservation, homelessness interventions and solutions, neighborhood capital investment and public services, and rent stabilization and tenant protection. Find out how a department servicing the community is focused on improving the quality of life for its residents. city of san jose housing department, housing department, dwellings, podcast, california housing, new director, san jose, erik solivan, housing, housing department podcast, sj, dwellings podcast, housing podcast false full 29 5     18e13d97-3792-403d-a3be-0dc729336695 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.

    ]]>     Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:55:04 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Lester Fontecha, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-do-you-really-know-what-affordable-housing-is-mkuzsEcu 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.

    ]]>     Episode 28: Do you really know what affordable housing is? Lester Fontecha, Jeff Scott 00:23:00 A lot is happening around affordable housing, but do you know how residents qualify to live there? And does affordable housing look any different than market-rate housing? We dig into the basics of affordable housing and discuss the planning process for each site. Lester Fontecha from EAH Housing gives us insight into what affordable housing looks like throughout the Bay Area and how financial vehicles like vouchers come into play. Affordable housing is a game changer for families looking for stability, and seniors who want peace of mind without worrying about the ever-increasing cost of living. We also talk with Lester about the varying income limits for affordable housing. This kind of housing is not without its challenges, however, and Lester takes us through each step in the development process and explains what it takes to make affordable housing happen in San José. A lot is happening around affordable housing, but do you know how residents qualify to live there? And does affordable housing look any different than market-rate housing? We dig into the basics of affordable housing and discuss the planning process for each site. Lester Fontecha from EAH Housing gives us insight into what affordable housing looks like throughout the Bay Area and how financial vehicles like vouchers come into play. Affordable housing is a game changer for families looking for stability, and seniors who want peace of mind without worrying about the ever-increasing cost of living. We also talk with Lester about the varying income limits for affordable housing. This kind of housing is not without its challenges, however, and Lester takes us through each step in the development process and explains what it takes to make affordable housing happen in San José. san jose housing, housing department, affordable housing podcast, dwellings, podcast, affordable housing, city of san jose, san jose, housing, sj, housing podcast false full 28 5     50805f9e-0179-4fc9-b0d2-dd716052ca9e Episode 27 - Envision San José 2040
  • 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.
    • ]]>     Mon, 3 Jun 2024 16:16:07 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-envision-san-jose-2040-00AQk4nW
  • 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.
    • ]]>     Episode 27 - Envision San José 2040 Jeff Scott 00:33:03 A general plan represents the official policy regarding where new development may occur and serves as a blueprint to achieve the City’s social, economic, and environmental goals. Envision San Jose 2040 was created in 2007 and centers on 12 Major Strategies that reflect the community’s expressed desire to see San José grow. Today we're covering this comprehensive plan and digging in to see what it takes to receive the Award of Excellence for the extensive community engagement process and its contributions to long-range planning. A general plan represents the official policy regarding where new development may occur and serves as a blueprint to achieve the City’s social, economic, and environmental goals. Envision San Jose 2040 was created in 2007 and centers on 12 Major Strategies that reflect the community’s expressed desire to see San José grow. Today we're covering this comprehensive plan and digging in to see what it takes to receive the Award of Excellence for the extensive community engagement process and its contributions to long-range planning. envision 2040, san jose housing podcast, california, dwellings, envision san jose 2040, podcast, san jose, general plan, housing, sj, san jose california false full 27 5     1d9e9e78-48fb-46d2-ab0f-94b08b43a709 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%.
    • ]]>     Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:18:24 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Vanessa Pacheco, Rachel VanderVeen, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-renting-has-its-rights-HlJiMy7H
  • 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%.
    • ]]>     Episode 26: Renting Has Its Rights Vanessa Pacheco, Rachel VanderVeen, Jeff Scott 00:28:33 Renting Has its Rights is a campaign to educate the public on the ordinances that cover over 20,000 people in San José. Rachel and Vanessa give us a rundown of the campaign and some frequently asked questions the Rent Stabilization Team has answers to. Rachel will talk to us about what to expect in our push to educate tenants and landlords about our 4 biggest ordinances and the amazing team behind the scenes. At the end, we have frequently asked questions section related to the San Jose Housing Ordinances. This is a widespread effort from the Housing Department to educate and inform the public through billboards, bus ads, social media, and our website. Our website is a great place to start if you want to learn more about Renting Has Its Rights, sanjoseca.gov/rentalrights. Renting Has its Rights is a campaign to educate the public on the ordinances that cover over 20,000 people in San José. Rachel and Vanessa give us a rundown of the campaign and some frequently asked questions the Rent Stabilization Team has answers to. Rachel will talk to us about what to expect in our push to educate tenants and landlords about our 4 biggest ordinances and the amazing team behind the scenes. At the end, we have frequently asked questions section related to the San Jose Housing Ordinances. This is a widespread effort from the Housing Department to educate and inform the public through billboards, bus ads, social media, and our website. Our website is a great place to start if you want to learn more about Renting Has Its Rights, sanjoseca.gov/rentalrights. dwellings, podcast, city of san jose, san jose, housing, housing podcast, san jose podcast false full 26 5     905766a7-91d9-4cf0-975f-6d5b67e81e5b Episode 25: Eviction Prevention Programs in San Jose
  • Visit our page to learn more about the Rent Stabilization Program
  • Received a Notice to Vacate? Understand what they mean on ourUnderstand Eviction Procedures
  • Eviction Help Center
  • Sacred Heart Community Service – Rental Assistance
  • Unlawful Detainer - If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can begin the court eviction process. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in Superior Court in the county where the rental unit is located and then properly serve you with a summons and a copy of the unlawful detainer complaint.
    • ]]>     Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:31:01 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Emily Hislop, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-eviction-prevention-programs-in-san-jose-XB1ytruc
  • Visit our page to learn more about the Rent Stabilization Program
  • Received a Notice to Vacate? Understand what they mean on ourUnderstand Eviction Procedures
  • Eviction Help Center
  • Sacred Heart Community Service – Rental Assistance
  • Unlawful Detainer - If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can begin the court eviction process. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in Superior Court in the county where the rental unit is located and then properly serve you with a summons and a copy of the unlawful detainer complaint.
    • ]]>     Episode 25: Eviction Prevention Programs in San Jose Emily Hislop, Jeff Scott 00:17:39 The Housing Department’s Rent Stabilization Program oversees the City's rental housing ordinances as well as numerous eviction prevention programs. These programs help tenants and landlords involved in potential eviction cases navigate the process and connect them with resources that may help the parties avoid evictions. Nobody wins when tenants are unable to remain housed. Tune in to find out what the City is doing to reduce the number of evictions and increase housing stability for the betterment of our entire community. The Housing Department’s Rent Stabilization Program oversees the City's rental housing ordinances as well as numerous eviction prevention programs. These programs help tenants and landlords involved in potential eviction cases navigate the process and connect them with resources that may help the parties avoid evictions. Nobody wins when tenants are unable to remain housed. Tune in to find out what the City is doing to reduce the number of evictions and increase housing stability for the betterment of our entire community. assistance, resource, eviction, program, housing department, center, help, city of san jose, san jose, housing, rent, san jose california false full 25 4     3a02b748-89b7-4143-abab-0f6e9e5e9b56 Episode 24: Heading Home Program - Ending Family Homelessness
  • Visit the Heading Home website to learn more.
  • Continuum of Care (COC)
  • Santa Clara County Rapid Rehousing
  • Bill Wilson Center – Here4You – Hotline (408)385-2400
  • Emergency Housing Voucher(EHV)
  • Casitas de Esperanza
  • Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
  • Family Supportive Housing prioritizes shelter services for families facing urgent need - Call (408)926-8885
  • Functional Zero - the number of housing placements for families is greater than the number of families entering homelessness.
    • ]]>     Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:34:32 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (City of San José Housing Department) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-heading-home-program-ending-family-homelessness-u4lZzto6
  • Visit the Heading Home website to learn more.
  • Continuum of Care (COC)
  • Santa Clara County Rapid Rehousing
  • Bill Wilson Center – Here4You – Hotline (408)385-2400
  • Emergency Housing Voucher(EHV)
  • Casitas de Esperanza
  • Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
  • Family Supportive Housing prioritizes shelter services for families facing urgent need - Call (408)926-8885
  • Functional Zero - the number of housing placements for families is greater than the number of families entering homelessness.
    • ]]>     Episode 24: Heading Home Program - Ending Family Homelessness City of San José Housing Department 00:28:18 Today we look at a community-wide campaign headed by the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing with the goal of ending Family Homelessness by 2025. Heading Home is based on four key strategies that help families stabilize their lives and avoid or exit homelessness. We learn the meaning of “functional zero” and how this campaign moves our community toward that elusive goal. It's no small feat, but with help from partners like Destination: Home, the City of San José, and many non-profit organizations, families won't have to face the daunting risk of homelessness alone. Today we look at a community-wide campaign headed by the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing with the goal of ending Family Homelessness by 2025. Heading Home is based on four key strategies that help families stabilize their lives and avoid or exit homelessness. We learn the meaning of “functional zero” and how this campaign moves our community toward that elusive goal. It's no small feat, but with help from partners like Destination: Home, the City of San José, and many non-profit organizations, families won't have to face the daunting risk of homelessness alone. false full 24 4     b0c0384e-cf9b-4ae4-817a-3bf267014b4b Episode 23: Preparing Your Home for an Emergency
  • Please visit The Office of Emergency Management website to learn more.
  • Sign up for AlertSCC
  • For guides, alerts and more information visit CalOES.ca.gov
  • Tips on how to prepare Ready.gov
  • Be Prepared
  • Be Informed
  • Be Trained
  • Request an Inspection
  • Emergency Operations Center(EOC) - the City, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a location from which centralized emergency management can be performed during a major emergency or disaster. This facilitates a coordinated response by the Director of Emergency Services, Emergency Management Staff, and representatives from organizations that are assigned emergency management responsibilities.
    • ]]>     Thu, 7 Dec 2023 17:22:47 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alvin Galang, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-preparing-your-home-for-an-emergency-61BFRVus
  • Please visit The Office of Emergency Management website to learn more.
  • Sign up for AlertSCC
  • For guides, alerts and more information visit CalOES.ca.gov
  • Tips on how to prepare Ready.gov
  • Be Prepared
  • Be Informed
  • Be Trained
  • Request an Inspection
  • Emergency Operations Center(EOC) - the City, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a location from which centralized emergency management can be performed during a major emergency or disaster. This facilitates a coordinated response by the Director of Emergency Services, Emergency Management Staff, and representatives from organizations that are assigned emergency management responsibilities.
    • ]]>     Episode 23: Preparing Your Home for an Emergency Alvin Galang, Jeff Scott 00:25:12 When an emergency strikes, the San José Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides leadership and coordinates the City’s response. But what about your response? How can you prepare for an emergency like an earthquake or fire? OEM provides materials and training to help residents like you prepare for the next emergency. Today, we learn about those resources and the steps you can take right now to protect your family and your property from the unexpected. When an emergency strikes, the San José Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides leadership and coordinates the City’s response. But what about your response? How can you prepare for an emergency like an earthquake or fire? OEM provides materials and training to help residents like you prepare for the next emergency. Today, we learn about those resources and the steps you can take right now to protect your family and your property from the unexpected. oem, office of emergency management, dwellings, podcast, housing, sj, be prepared false full 23 4     83d7f78e-73c1-43a2-8d1a-d67b6b958686 Episode 22: The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) - Tackling the Housing Crisis at a Larger Scale
  • Impact fees - one-time charges assessed by a local government against a new development project to help pay for new or expanded public capital facilities that will directly address the increased demand for services created by that development.
  • Learn more about the Committee to House the Bay Area(CASA) and the 3 P’s.
  • BAHFA Doorway Housing Portal
  • City of San Jose Doorway Portal
  • Learn about the Regional Bond Ballot Measure – Bay Area Housing For All
  • Sign up for the BAHFA mailing list – BAHFA Mailing List
    • ]]>     Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Kate Hartley, Daniel Saver, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-the-bay-area-housing-finance-authority-bahfa-tackling-the-housing-crisis-at-a-larger-scale-NA3zr5Ta
  • Impact fees - one-time charges assessed by a local government against a new development project to help pay for new or expanded public capital facilities that will directly address the increased demand for services created by that development.
  • Learn more about the Committee to House the Bay Area(CASA) and the 3 P’s.
  • BAHFA Doorway Housing Portal
  • City of San Jose Doorway Portal
  • Learn about the Regional Bond Ballot Measure – Bay Area Housing For All
  • Sign up for the BAHFA mailing list – BAHFA Mailing List
    • ]]>     Episode 22: The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) - Tackling the Housing Crisis at a Larger Scale Kate Hartley, Daniel Saver, Jeff Scott 00:47:30 In this episode, we take a look at the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), a pioneering regional authority addressing the persistent housing challenges in the Bay Area. Kate and Daniel elaborate on BAHFA's origin, its role in the CASA Compact, the three P’s, and its unique status as a regional finance agency created by state legislation in 2019. They highlight BAHFA's capacity to raise revenue for affordable housing throughout the Bay Area, emphasizing collaboration with local jurisdictions. The discussion delves into the intricate relationship between BAHFA, MTC, and ABAG, showcasing their united effort to address the housing crisis and create meaningful solutions, including here, in San José. In this episode, we take a look at the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), a pioneering regional authority addressing the persistent housing challenges in the Bay Area. Kate and Daniel elaborate on BAHFA's origin, its role in the CASA Compact, the three P’s, and its unique status as a regional finance agency created by state legislation in 2019. They highlight BAHFA's capacity to raise revenue for affordable housing throughout the Bay Area, emphasizing collaboration with local jurisdictions. The discussion delves into the intricate relationship between BAHFA, MTC, and ABAG, showcasing their united effort to address the housing crisis and create meaningful solutions, including here, in San José. bahfa, metropolitan transportation commission, bay area housing authority, mtc, association of bay area governments, housing, abag false full 22 4     a89599a4-4b10-4a03-ae7b-f8ab95489100 Episode 21: Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG)
  • Builders Remedy - The builder's remedy is a mechanism in the Housing Accountability Act that prohibits any city that has not adopted a compliant housing element by the required deadline from applying its general plan and zoning standards to reject certain housing development projects.
  • Housing Accountability Act - empowers the State of California to limit local government's ability to restrict the development of new housing.
  • Housing Methodology Committee
  • Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant
  • Learn more about the RHNA
  • Learn more about the Housing Element
    • ]]>     Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Gillian Adams, Jeff Scott, City of San Jose Housing Department) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/association-of-bay-area-governmentsabag-KePGGzve
  • Builders Remedy - The builder's remedy is a mechanism in the Housing Accountability Act that prohibits any city that has not adopted a compliant housing element by the required deadline from applying its general plan and zoning standards to reject certain housing development projects.
  • Housing Accountability Act - empowers the State of California to limit local government's ability to restrict the development of new housing.
  • Housing Methodology Committee
  • Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant
  • Learn more about the RHNA
  • Learn more about the Housing Element
    • ]]>     Episode 21: Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG) Gillian Adams, Jeff Scott, City of San Jose Housing Department 00:31:15 We explore the dynamics of Bay Area housing policies through the lens of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). We dive into the role of ABAG's Housing Methodology Committee and the creativity required in the planning process for residential development. This includes understanding how the Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Allocation help municipalities meet their requirements for market-rate and affordable housing. Gain deeper insights into the future of our housing inventory in San José and how ABAG is helping shape a resilient and vibrant future for the Bay Area. We explore the dynamics of Bay Area housing policies through the lens of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). We dive into the role of ABAG's Housing Methodology Committee and the creativity required in the planning process for residential development. This includes understanding how the Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Allocation help municipalities meet their requirements for market-rate and affordable housing. Gain deeper insights into the future of our housing inventory in San José and how ABAG is helping shape a resilient and vibrant future for the Bay Area. builders remedy, ministerial approvals, association of bay area governments, housing, abag false full 21 4     1124b392-d149-460a-8c95-503562e1beaa Episode 20: Ministerial Approvals
  • To learn more about Planning Building and Code Enforcement, please visit the City’s  Planning Building and Code Enforcement home page
  • CEQA Review
  • SJpermits.org
  • Learn more about the San José General Plan
  • AB-2162 - require local entities to streamline the approval of housing projects containing a minimum amount of Supportive Housing by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the requirement for CEQA analysis and removing the requirement for Conditional Use Authorization or other similar discretionary entitlements granted by the Planning Commission.
  • SB 35 - allows qualified multifamily infill projects to go through a simplified and expedited housing approval process in jurisdictions that are not on track to meet their housing production goals.
    • ]]>     Thu, 9 Nov 2023 17:37:58 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott, City of San Jose Housing Department, Ruth Cueto) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-ministerial-approvals-L1SoBQP2
  • To learn more about Planning Building and Code Enforcement, please visit the City’s  Planning Building and Code Enforcement home page
  • CEQA Review
  • SJpermits.org
  • Learn more about the San José General Plan
  • AB-2162 - require local entities to streamline the approval of housing projects containing a minimum amount of Supportive Housing by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the requirement for CEQA analysis and removing the requirement for Conditional Use Authorization or other similar discretionary entitlements granted by the Planning Commission.
  • SB 35 - allows qualified multifamily infill projects to go through a simplified and expedited housing approval process in jurisdictions that are not on track to meet their housing production goals.
    • ]]>     Episode 20: Ministerial Approvals Jeff Scott, City of San Jose Housing Department, Ruth Cueto 00:26:38 Tune in to find out how ministerial approval could reshape the housing landscape in San José. We talk with Ruth to learn what ministerial approval entails and how it is helping affordable housing get built faster. The discussion dives into the background and rationale for ministerial approval and how this State-mandated process is helping the City cut red tape and address its housing shortage. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how the process works and how it differs from the typical planning and permitting process. Tune in to find out how ministerial approval could reshape the housing landscape in San José. We talk with Ruth to learn what ministerial approval entails and how it is helping affordable housing get built faster. The discussion dives into the background and rationale for ministerial approval and how this State-mandated process is helping the City cut red tape and address its housing shortage. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how the process works and how it differs from the typical planning and permitting process. ministerial approvals, city of san jose, san jose, housing false full 20 4     5b03f569-3421-4cc1-a622-04973b4b6ba9 Episode 19: The January 2023 Storm Event and Homeless Rehousing
  • To learn more about the HomeFirst, please visit https://www.homefirstscc.org/. 
  • To learn more about the AmericanRed Cross, please visit - https://www.redcross.org/
  • To learn more about the Office of Emergency Management, please visit - https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/emergency-management
  • Beautify SJ
  • The Bill Wilson Center
    • ]]>     Thu, 2 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Bea Ramos, Jeff Scott, Ragan Henninger) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-the-january-2023-storm-event-and-homeless-rehousing-FpfQpORg
  • To learn more about the HomeFirst, please visit https://www.homefirstscc.org/. 
  • To learn more about the AmericanRed Cross, please visit - https://www.redcross.org/
  • To learn more about the Office of Emergency Management, please visit - https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/office-of-the-city-manager/emergency-management
  • Beautify SJ
  • The Bill Wilson Center
    • ]]>     Episode 19: The January 2023 Storm Event and Homeless Rehousing Bea Ramos, Jeff Scott, Ragan Henninger 00:38:13 We review the City's response to the atmospheric river events in January 2023, which posed a significant threat to unhoused residents at risk of flooding. Ragan and Bea take listeners back to December 2022 – January 2023. With creek levels rising and the danger of mudslides growing, the city prioritized the safety of those experiencing homelessness along waterways. The discussion covers the decision to open evacuation centers, sending emergency workers to notify people living in tents of imminent danger, and the extensive collaboration with partners like the American Red Cross and HomeFirst to manage the logistics of feeding and caring for people. The discussion also includes the innovative thinking that turned a potential tragedy into a unique opportunity to help many unhoused residents find housing after the storms passed. We review the City's response to the atmospheric river events in January 2023, which posed a significant threat to unhoused residents at risk of flooding. Ragan and Bea take listeners back to December 2022 – January 2023. With creek levels rising and the danger of mudslides growing, the city prioritized the safety of those experiencing homelessness along waterways. The discussion covers the decision to open evacuation centers, sending emergency workers to notify people living in tents of imminent danger, and the extensive collaboration with partners like the American Red Cross and HomeFirst to manage the logistics of feeding and caring for people. The discussion also includes the innovative thinking that turned a potential tragedy into a unique opportunity to help many unhoused residents find housing after the storms passed. january 2023, january, storm event, rehousing, 2023, collaborative, housing, homeless, efforts false full 19 4     eaccad5f-b0c9-4296-9551-3182ccf18c79 Episode 18: The Lived Experience Advisory Board Thanks so much, Chad and Greg, for joining me on today’s episode. To learn more about the Lived Experience Advisory Board, please visit https://leabsv.org/.

     

    Homebase

    Destination: Home

    Continuum of Care (COC)

    Info on Interim Housing Communities

    Lived Experienced Advisory Board(LEAB) - The board is a leadership development community created and operated by individuals with current or past lived experience of homelessness. Members make recommendations for improvement and assist with the implementation of programs and services. LEAB is a platform to evaluate and shift power from traditional systems of care to those with lived experience.

    The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government. It administers federal housing and urban development laws.

    ]]>     Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:25:03 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Greg Pensinger, Chad Bojorquez, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-the-lived-experience-advisory-board-2oKFAU8B Thanks so much, Chad and Greg, for joining me on today’s episode. To learn more about the Lived Experience Advisory Board, please visit https://leabsv.org/.

     

    Homebase

    Destination: Home

    Continuum of Care (COC)

    Info on Interim Housing Communities

    Lived Experienced Advisory Board(LEAB) - The board is a leadership development community created and operated by individuals with current or past lived experience of homelessness. Members make recommendations for improvement and assist with the implementation of programs and services. LEAB is a platform to evaluate and shift power from traditional systems of care to those with lived experience.

    The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government. It administers federal housing and urban development laws.

    ]]>     Episode 18: The Lived Experience Advisory Board Greg Pensinger, Chad Bojorquez, Jeff Scott 00:41:30 The City is working to create a feedback loop for homelessness solutions that will improve resource utilization and make solutions more accessible to those in need. A key part of this process is listening to people with lived experience with homelessness to understand how we can make it easier to navigate the complex system for obtaining and using homelessness solutions. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Chad Bojorquez, chief program officer at Destination: Home, and Greg Pensinger, homelessness response manager in the City of San José Housing Department. We talk about the Live Experience Advisory Board and how homelessness solutions are evolving to better meet the needs of homeless residents. The City is working to create a feedback loop for homelessness solutions that will improve resource utilization and make solutions more accessible to those in need. A key part of this process is listening to people with lived experience with homelessness to understand how we can make it easier to navigate the complex system for obtaining and using homelessness solutions. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Chad Bojorquez, chief program officer at Destination: Home, and Greg Pensinger, homelessness response manager in the City of San José Housing Department. We talk about the Live Experience Advisory Board and how homelessness solutions are evolving to better meet the needs of homeless residents. san jose housing, housing department, leab, dwellings, podcast, san jose, housing, lived experience advisory board, san jose dwellings podcast, dwellings podcast, san jose podcast false full 18 3     e55350cd-a5a7-456c-8ec5-239d17d38ccd Episode 17: How does affordable housing financing work? To learn more about Affordable Housing Financing, please visit our website at www.sjhousing.org.

     

    Bond Funding

    Inclusionary rental compliance

    Developer Fees and Charges

    Learn about Rent Stabilization

    Commercial Linkage Fee

    Requirements for City Funding

    SOMOS Mayfair – their mission is to support children, organize families, and connect neighbors to uplift the dreams, power, and leadership of the community and address systemic inequities.

    ]]>     Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:17:28 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott, Rachel VanderVeen) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-how-does-affordable-housing-financing-work-uzdP_3zd To learn more about Affordable Housing Financing, please visit our website at www.sjhousing.org.

     

    Bond Funding

    Inclusionary rental compliance

    Developer Fees and Charges

    Learn about Rent Stabilization

    Commercial Linkage Fee

    Requirements for City Funding

    SOMOS Mayfair – their mission is to support children, organize families, and connect neighbors to uplift the dreams, power, and leadership of the community and address systemic inequities.

    ]]>     Episode 17: How does affordable housing financing work? Jeff Scott, Rachel VanderVeen 00:27:34 There's a constant need for affordable housing in Silicon Valley, and there are a variety of tools the City and other entities can use to finance the construction and operation of that housing. There are also myriad requirements that must be satisfied, so investors must take numerous steps to bring affordable to fruition. On today's episode, I'm joined by Rachel VanderVeen, deputy director of the City of José Housing Department. We talk about how financing affordable housing in San José actually works. There's a constant need for affordable housing in Silicon Valley, and there are a variety of tools the City and other entities can use to finance the construction and operation of that housing. There are also myriad requirements that must be satisfied, so investors must take numerous steps to bring affordable to fruition. On today's episode, I'm joined by Rachel VanderVeen, deputy director of the City of José Housing Department. We talk about how financing affordable housing in San José actually works. dwellings, podcast, affordable housing, san jose, development, housing, dwellings podcast, san jose podcast, bay area false full 17 3     3bae208d-a220-4e83-97b9-f9cc914378f9 Episode 16: Project Homekey To learn more about Project Homekey, please visit the State website at https://www.hcd.ca.gov. 

     

    The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - CEQA requires public agencies to “look before they leap” and consider the environmental consequences of their discretionary actions. CEQA is intended to inform government decision-makers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage.
    If you are just beginning to learn about CEQA, visit their Getting Started page.

    Continuum of Care (COC)

    Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020-2025

    Jamboree Housing

    Lifemoves

    Notice of Funding Availability

    ]]>     Thu, 9 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott, Consuelo Hernandez) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-project-homekey-p01F9waF To learn more about Project Homekey, please visit the State website at https://www.hcd.ca.gov. 

     

    The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - CEQA requires public agencies to “look before they leap” and consider the environmental consequences of their discretionary actions. CEQA is intended to inform government decision-makers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage.
    If you are just beginning to learn about CEQA, visit their Getting Started page.

    Continuum of Care (COC)

    Santa Clara County Community Plan to End Homelessness 2020-2025

    Jamboree Housing

    Lifemoves

    Notice of Funding Availability

    ]]>     Episode 16: Project Homekey Jeff Scott, Consuelo Hernandez 00:28:17 Project Homekey has helped fast-track solutions for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. It does this by allowing public entities to develop a variety of housing types and convert existing buildings into permanent or interim housing. We'll dive into the details of this initiative and explore its potential impact on communities across the region. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Consuelo Hernandez, Director of the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing. We are going to talk about Project Homekey, a statewide effort to rapidly expand housing opportunities for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Project Homekey has helped fast-track solutions for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. It does this by allowing public entities to develop a variety of housing types and convert existing buildings into permanent or interim housing. We'll dive into the details of this initiative and explore its potential impact on communities across the region. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Consuelo Hernandez, Director of the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing. We are going to talk about Project Homekey, a statewide effort to rapidly expand housing opportunities for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. santa clara county, project homekey, dwellings, san jose, homekey, housing, homelessness, consuelo hernandez, dwellings podcast false full 16 3     5629c3d7-1cca-48ee-b92f-282acff2df14 Episode 15: How the Apartment Rent Ordinance Impacts Rental Housing in San José To learn more about the City’s Apartment Rent ordinance and other housing ordinances, visit our website at www.sjhousing.org. 

    ]]>     Thu, 2 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott, Noel Padilla) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-learning-about-the-apartment-rent-ordinance-LvCiLjaS To learn more about the City’s Apartment Rent ordinance and other housing ordinances, visit our website at www.sjhousing.org. 

    ]]>     Episode 15: How the Apartment Rent Ordinance Impacts Rental Housing in San José Jeff Scott, Noel Padilla 00:30:05 The Apartment Rent Ordinance has had a significant impact on San José apartment renters since 1979 through rent stabilization, the petition process, and the rent registry to name a few examples. It also has rules on how rent is raised in a year and how data is used for policy decisions. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Noel Padilla. Noel is a Senior Analyst with the San José Housing Department’s Rent Stabilization Program. He and I are going to talk about the City’s Apartment Rent Ordinance, which affects more than 100,000 residents in San José. The Apartment Rent Ordinance has had a significant impact on San José apartment renters since 1979 through rent stabilization, the petition process, and the rent registry to name a few examples. It also has rules on how rent is raised in a year and how data is used for policy decisions. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Noel Padilla. Noel is a Senior Analyst with the San José Housing Department’s Rent Stabilization Program. He and I are going to talk about the City’s Apartment Rent Ordinance, which affects more than 100,000 residents in San José. san jose housing podcast, dwellings episode 15, learning about rent stabilization, rent stabilization, dwellings, podcast, san jose, noel padilla, housing, dwellings podcast, housing podcast false full 15 3     558ec4b8-b063-4d63-96ae-c213fcb09047 Episode 14: Addressing Homelessness Among Transition-Age Youth To learn more about the Bill Wilson Center, visit https://www.billwilsoncenter.org.

     

    John Burton Advocates For You

    Rapid Rehousing

    Runaway Homeless Youth Act

    United States Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration grant

    The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government. It administers federal housing and urban development laws.

    Handbook for HUD - Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

    Transitional Housing Program - provides funding to counties for child welfare services agencies to help young adults aged 18 to 24 years find and maintain housing, with priority given to those formerly in the foster care or probation systems.  

    Point-in-Time(PIT) - count is an annual effort led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to estimate the number of Americans, including Veterans, without safe, stable housing.

    ]]>     Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Sparky Harlan, Jeff Scott) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-addressing-homelessness-among-transition-age-18-24-youth-EuD0G8NU To learn more about the Bill Wilson Center, visit https://www.billwilsoncenter.org.

     

    John Burton Advocates For You

    Rapid Rehousing

    Runaway Homeless Youth Act

    United States Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)

    Youth Homelessness Demonstration grant

    The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government. It administers federal housing and urban development laws.

    Handbook for HUD - Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

    Transitional Housing Program - provides funding to counties for child welfare services agencies to help young adults aged 18 to 24 years find and maintain housing, with priority given to those formerly in the foster care or probation systems.  

    Point-in-Time(PIT) - count is an annual effort led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to estimate the number of Americans, including Veterans, without safe, stable housing.

    ]]>     Episode 14: Addressing Homelessness Among Transition-Age Youth Sparky Harlan, Jeff Scott 00:34:50 What does it mean to be homeless as a foster youth after turning 18? Many young adults who have aged out of foster care have nowhere to go and few places where they can seek help. With many rules (some in conflict with one another) creating significant obstacles to housing opportunities, a number of organizations have taken up the cause of advocating for transition-age youth. This group is loosely defined as people 18-24 years old. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Sparky Harlan, a nationally recognized leader in youth services. Sparky is the longtime CEO of the Bill Wilson Center. We talk about homelessness among youth and young adults, and what is being done to address it. What does it mean to be homeless as a foster youth after turning 18? Many young adults who have aged out of foster care have nowhere to go and few places where they can seek help. With many rules (some in conflict with one another) creating significant obstacles to housing opportunities, a number of organizations have taken up the cause of advocating for transition-age youth. This group is loosely defined as people 18-24 years old. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Sparky Harlan, a nationally recognized leader in youth services. Sparky is the longtime CEO of the Bill Wilson Center. We talk about homelessness among youth and young adults, and what is being done to address it. bill wilson, bill wilson center, dwellings, podcast, san jose, bwc, sparky harlan, housing, homelessness, dwellings podcast, homelessness among youth false full 14 3     30596a99-d504-4500-a907-823852dcc5c0 Episode 13: Increasing Our Supply of Housing To learn more about the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, please visit https://www.svlg.org. 

    Terms and topics discussed:

    ]]>     Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:22:31 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Jeff Scott, Vince Rocha) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-increasing-supply-of-housing-l16oaU79 To learn more about the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, please visit https://www.svlg.org. 

    Terms and topics discussed:

    ]]>     Episode 13: Increasing Our Supply of Housing Jeff Scott, Vince Rocha 00:31:34 How can solutions be scaled to meet the housing demand in our region? According to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment estimates, we need to create 441,000 new homes to solve the Bay Area housing shortage. The solutions to help us get there include innovative approaches to building affordable housing, streamlining regulations, and leveraging new types of financing. On today's episode, I'm joined by Vince Rocha, vice president of Housing and Community Development at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. We will discuss the economic implications of increasing or failing to increase the housing supply in our region, and ideas to help get more housing built. How can solutions be scaled to meet the housing demand in our region? According to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment estimates, we need to create 441,000 new homes to solve the Bay Area housing shortage. The solutions to help us get there include innovative approaches to building affordable housing, streamlining regulations, and leveraging new types of financing. On today's episode, I'm joined by Vince Rocha, vice president of Housing and Community Development at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. We will discuss the economic implications of increasing or failing to increase the housing supply in our region, and ideas to help get more housing built. san jose housing podcast, increasing supply of housing, dwellings episode 13, svlg, dwellings, san jose, vince rocha, housing, dwellings podcast false full 13 3     8b5cf22d-6106-4ff5-989f-5120c335701c How the Pandemic Impacted Landlords in San José Read Elijah's Working Paper: https://www.elijahdelacampa.com/research

    ]]>     Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Elijah de la Campa, Viviane Nguyen) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-pandemic-impacted-landlords-in-san-jose-grHqWWZr Read Elijah's Working Paper: https://www.elijahdelacampa.com/research

    ]]>     How the Pandemic Impacted Landlords in San José Alli Rico, Elijah de la Campa, Viviane Nguyen 00:43:54 The COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on our society, including impacting a large share of renters throughout the state of California. But how did the pandemic impact landlords? On this episode, we’re joined by Elijah de la Campa, researcher with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, and Viviane Nguyen, Senior Analyst with the San José Housing Department, to learn about how the pandemic impacted local landlords in San José. The COVID-19 pandemic has had major impacts on our society, including impacting a large share of renters throughout the state of California. But how did the pandemic impact landlords? On this episode, we’re joined by Elijah de la Campa, researcher with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, and Viviane Nguyen, Senior Analyst with the San José Housing Department, to learn about how the pandemic impacted local landlords in San José. housing california, san jose, housing, renters, landlords, bay area california, covid-19 pandemic, san jose california false full 12 2     b6c754ec-28da-43d8-b3a5-716252b005ec San José’s ADU Program To learn more about the City's ADU program, please visit the ADU program website.

    Visit the Mayor's website at SJBackyardHomes.com

    ]]>     Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Sarah Shull) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/san-joses-adu-program-sgZL4M9P To learn more about the City's ADU program, please visit the ADU program website.

    Visit the Mayor's website at SJBackyardHomes.com

    ]]>     San José’s ADU Program Alli Rico, Sarah Shull 00:34:10 Accessory Dwelling Units, also called ADUs, granny flats, or in-law units, are an opportunity for property owners to add additional living space to their properties. ADUs are frequently used for family members or as rental property. On this podcast episode, we sit down with Sarah Shull, the ADU Ally for the City of San José, to learn about the City’s ADU program and how ADUs are one way the City is working to end the housing crisis. Accessory Dwelling Units, also called ADUs, granny flats, or in-law units, are an opportunity for property owners to add additional living space to their properties. ADUs are frequently used for family members or as rental property. On this podcast episode, we sit down with Sarah Shull, the ADU Ally for the City of San José, to learn about the City’s ADU program and how ADUs are one way the City is working to end the housing crisis. granny flats, in-law unit, housing crisis, california, accessory dwelling unit, adu, san jose, housing, bay area california, san jose california false full 11 2     14cea179-16ec-4d3d-bf0b-2a5dff766cbb Building Disability-Forward Housing In the state of California, developers are required to build a certain number of apartments and housing units following ADA accessibility requirements. But do those requirements actually make a difference? Is there more that can be done? On this episode, we sit down with Allie Cannington, Manager of Advocacy and Organizing for The Kelsey, and Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Director of the Housing Department, to learn about building inclusive housing for people with (and without) disabilities.

    To learn more about The Kelsey and the work they're doing on building affordable, inclusive housing, please visit their website.

    Review the Kelsey's Housing Design Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion

    Learn more about the Curb-Cut Effect from the Stanford Social Innovation Review.

    Priced Out (Technical Assistance Collaborative)

    Learn more about the various local funding mechanisms for affordable housing:

    ]]>     Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Allie Cannington, Jacky Morales-Ferrand) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/building-disability-forward-housing-Q99yJbzC In the state of California, developers are required to build a certain number of apartments and housing units following ADA accessibility requirements. But do those requirements actually make a difference? Is there more that can be done? On this episode, we sit down with Allie Cannington, Manager of Advocacy and Organizing for The Kelsey, and Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Director of the Housing Department, to learn about building inclusive housing for people with (and without) disabilities.

    To learn more about The Kelsey and the work they're doing on building affordable, inclusive housing, please visit their website.

    Review the Kelsey's Housing Design Standards for Accessibility and Inclusion

    Learn more about the Curb-Cut Effect from the Stanford Social Innovation Review.

    Priced Out (Technical Assistance Collaborative)

    Learn more about the various local funding mechanisms for affordable housing:

    ]]>     Building Disability-Forward Housing Alli Rico, Allie Cannington, Jacky Morales-Ferrand 00:46:42 In the state of California, developers are required to build a certain number of apartments and housing units following ADA accessibility requirements. But do those requirements actually make a difference? Is there more that can be done? On this episode, we sit down with Allie Cannington, Manager of Advocacy and Organizing for The Kelsey, and Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Director of the Housing Department, to learn about building inclusive housing for people with (and without) disabilities. In the state of California, developers are required to build a certain number of apartments and housing units following ADA accessibility requirements. But do those requirements actually make a difference? Is there more that can be done? On this episode, we sit down with Allie Cannington, Manager of Advocacy and Organizing for The Kelsey, and Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Director of the Housing Department, to learn about building inclusive housing for people with (and without) disabilities. disabled housing, the curb cut effect, housing crisis, bay area housing, housing california, disability-forward housing, san jose, housing for disabilities, inclusive housing, universal design, inclusive design, bay area california, disabilities, san jose california false full 10 2     8faa1105-ab69-4cb5-910f-306fbac23182 San José’s Housing Element To learn more about the City's Housing Element process and review past Housing Element plans, please visit the Housing Element Update webpage.

    To learn more about the Housing Element process in other cities in Santa Clara County, please visit LetsTalkHousingSCC.org.

    Jargon glossary:

    • Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA): Identifies the total number of housing units for a region, separated into four affordability levels.
    • Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): Regional planning agency for the nine-county Bay Area of California.
    • Assessment of Fair Housing: In-depth analysis of residential segregation and access to opportunity. State law AB 686 (2018) requires all cities and towns in California include an Assessment of Fair Housing as part of their Housing Element updates. Learn more about the City's draft Assessment of Fair Housing in a recent June 2021 memo.
    ]]>     Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Kristen Clements, Ruth Cueto) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/san-joses-housing-element-y3eoPAeH To learn more about the City's Housing Element process and review past Housing Element plans, please visit the Housing Element Update webpage.

    To learn more about the Housing Element process in other cities in Santa Clara County, please visit LetsTalkHousingSCC.org.

    Jargon glossary:

    • Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA): Identifies the total number of housing units for a region, separated into four affordability levels.
    • Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): Regional planning agency for the nine-county Bay Area of California.
    • Assessment of Fair Housing: In-depth analysis of residential segregation and access to opportunity. State law AB 686 (2018) requires all cities and towns in California include an Assessment of Fair Housing as part of their Housing Element updates. Learn more about the City's draft Assessment of Fair Housing in a recent June 2021 memo.
    ]]>     San José’s Housing Element Alli Rico, Kristen Clements, Ruth Cueto 00:44:35 Every 8 years, the State of California requires all cities and towns to update their Housing Element, a document that details how and where each city will plan for additional growth within their jurisdiction. On this episode, we’re joined by Ruth Cueto, Planner for the San Jose Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement; and Kristen Clements, Division Manager for the Housing Department, to learn about the Housing Element process, the city’s Assessment of Fair Housing, and how San José is planning for the future. Every 8 years, the State of California requires all cities and towns to update their Housing Element, a document that details how and where each city will plan for additional growth within their jurisdiction. On this episode, we’re joined by Ruth Cueto, Planner for the San Jose Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement; and Kristen Clements, Division Manager for the Housing Department, to learn about the Housing Element process, the city’s Assessment of Fair Housing, and how San José is planning for the future. housing crisis, california, assessment of fair housing, fair housing, planning for more housing, housing element, san jose, housing, building housing, bay area california, san jose california false full 9 2     430b9f62-0b02-49f8-a31f-75fb87b96b92 Opportunity Housing Part 2 To learn more about opportunity housing, please visit the Planning Department's Opportunity Housing webpage.

    ]]>     Wed, 8 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Patrick Condon, Jerry Strangis) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/opportunity-housing-part-2-Eje1A28R To learn more about opportunity housing, please visit the Planning Department's Opportunity Housing webpage.

    ]]>     Opportunity Housing Part 2 Alli Rico, Patrick Condon, Jerry Strangis 00:34:48 The City of San José is exploring ways of adding additional homes to the city. In season one, we discussed the concept of opportunity housing, which would allow homeowners to convert their homes into duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes. On this follow-up episode, we sit down with Jerry Strangis, a local land use consultant and realtor in San José, and Patrick Condon, professor in the University of British Columbia Vancouver’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, to learn more about the local impacts of opportunity housing and possible impacts upzoning might have on affordability. The City of San José is exploring ways of adding additional homes to the city. In season one, we discussed the concept of opportunity housing, which would allow homeowners to convert their homes into duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes. On this follow-up episode, we sit down with Jerry Strangis, a local land use consultant and realtor in San José, and Patrick Condon, professor in the University of British Columbia Vancouver’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, to learn more about the local impacts of opportunity housing and possible impacts upzoning might have on affordability. upzoning, housing crisis, san francisco bay area, california housing, san jose, sb 9, housing, affordability, san jose california false full 13 1     642f4fe7-337b-40ac-a8ad-89d5bcce679b Interim Housing: Is it A Game Changer for Housing the Homeless? Learn more about the City's interim housing program: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/housing/ending-homelessness/bridge-housing-communities

    Check out SV@Home's Affordable Housing Month: https://siliconvalleyathome.org/events/#affordable-housing-month

    ]]>     Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (City of San Jose Housing Department, Rene Ramirez, Ragan Henninger, Ramona Giwargis) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/interim-housing-is-it-a-game-changer-for-housing-the-homeless-HBgOxWGH Learn more about the City's interim housing program: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/housing/ending-homelessness/bridge-housing-communities

    Check out SV@Home's Affordable Housing Month: https://siliconvalleyathome.org/events/#affordable-housing-month

    ]]>     Interim Housing: Is it A Game Changer for Housing the Homeless? City of San Jose Housing Department, Rene Ramirez, Ragan Henninger, Ramona Giwargis 00:55:20 What is interim housing? How does it differ from homeless shelters? How does it complement permanent supportive housing? The City of San José is a national leader and innovator in interim housing. The City currently operates five interim housing sites. This approach to housing offers compelling benefits vis-à-vis more traditional approaches to addressing homelessness. However, there are significant tradeoffs. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the role of interim housing in combating homelessness, and hear experts share what they have learned since San José opened its first interim housing site 16 months ago. Ramona Giwargis, editor-in-chief of San José Spotlight, moderated the discussion, and was joined by Ragan Henninger, deputy director of the San José Housing Department, René Ramirez, chief operating officer of HomeFirst, and one of our interim housing community residents. This online event was hosted by the City of San José Housing Department as part of Silicon Valley at Home's Affordable Housing Month 2021. What is interim housing? How does it differ from homeless shelters? How does it complement permanent supportive housing? The City of San José is a national leader and innovator in interim housing. The City currently operates five interim housing sites. This approach to housing offers compelling benefits vis-à-vis more traditional approaches to addressing homelessness. However, there are significant tradeoffs. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the role of interim housing in combating homelessness, and hear experts share what they have learned since San José opened its first interim housing site 16 months ago. Ramona Giwargis, editor-in-chief of San José Spotlight, moderated the discussion, and was joined by Ragan Henninger, deputy director of the San José Housing Department, René Ramirez, chief operating officer of HomeFirst, and one of our interim housing community residents. This online event was hosted by the City of San José Housing Department as part of Silicon Valley at Home's Affordable Housing Month 2021. ending homelessness, transitional housing, santa clara county, bay area housing, tiny homes, san francisco bay area, california housing, interim housing, housing, homelessness, bay area homelessness, housing policy, san jose california false bonus 1     20f6c916-780f-4a02-9c35-875ca6f12865 What Could the Future of Housing Look Like? 2020 was a whirlwind year, challenging our collective notions about what the world around us should look like. Housing, already top of mind in California, became a national conversation. On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Friedlander, CEO of the Change Order Group, a climate and innovation-focused development company. We talk about what needs to change in the world of planning and development to ensure fewer people are unhoused, and what the future of housing might look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Episode Transcript

    San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Research by Issi Romem:

    "Phoenix has hit 100 degrees on record-breaking half of the days in 2020." Washington Post, 2020.

    "Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things." Netflix, 2016.

    "Making Room: Housing for a Changing America." National Building Museum exhibition, November 2017 - January 2019.

    "Reinventing the Residential Hotel: One Way to Help Solve the Housing Crisis Affecting San Francisco and other American Cities." Panoramic Interests, 2017.

    "Living downtown: the history of residential hotels in the United States." Paul Groth, 1994. San Jose State University Library Listing.

    "In Stockholm, a Turn to Sharing Homes." New York Times, 2019.

    "Vienna’s Affordable Housing Paradise." Huffington Post, 2019.

    ]]>     Thu, 1 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (David Friedlander, Alli Rico) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/what-could-the-future-of-housing-look-like-CYxeLhGK 2020 was a whirlwind year, challenging our collective notions about what the world around us should look like. Housing, already top of mind in California, became a national conversation. On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Friedlander, CEO of the Change Order Group, a climate and innovation-focused development company. We talk about what needs to change in the world of planning and development to ensure fewer people are unhoused, and what the future of housing might look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Episode Transcript

    San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Research by Issi Romem:

    "Phoenix has hit 100 degrees on record-breaking half of the days in 2020." Washington Post, 2020.

    "Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things." Netflix, 2016.

    "Making Room: Housing for a Changing America." National Building Museum exhibition, November 2017 - January 2019.

    "Reinventing the Residential Hotel: One Way to Help Solve the Housing Crisis Affecting San Francisco and other American Cities." Panoramic Interests, 2017.

    "Living downtown: the history of residential hotels in the United States." Paul Groth, 1994. San Jose State University Library Listing.

    "In Stockholm, a Turn to Sharing Homes." New York Times, 2019.

    "Vienna’s Affordable Housing Paradise." Huffington Post, 2019.

    ]]>     What Could the Future of Housing Look Like? David Friedlander, Alli Rico 00:31:03 2020 was a whirlwind year, challenging our collective notions about what the world around us should look like. Housing, already top of mind in California, became a national conversation. On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Friedlander, CEO of the Change Order Group, a climate and innovation-focused development company. We talk about what needs to change in the world of planning and development to ensure fewer people are unhoused, and what the future of housing might look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 was a whirlwind year, challenging our collective notions about what the world around us should look like. Housing, already top of mind in California, became a national conversation. On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Friedlander, CEO of the Change Order Group, a climate and innovation-focused development company. We talk about what needs to change in the world of planning and development to ensure fewer people are unhoused, and what the future of housing might look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. bay area housing, san francisco bay area, california housing, housing and climate, co-living, future of housing, residential hotels, building trades, climate change, housing policy, san jose california false full 8 1     8cc2e918-4aa4-4c57-8b57-e198183a1cda Santa Clara County’s Continuum of Care Office of Supportive Housing for Santa Clara County: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/Pages/home.aspx

    San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Continuum of Care: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/ContinuumofCare/Pages/home.aspx

    Community Plan to End Homelessness: https://housingtoolkit.sccgov.org/take-action/santa-clara-county-community-plan-end-homelessness-2020-2025

    2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/HousingandCommunityDevelopment/AffordableHousingBond/Pages/home.aspx

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Kathryn Kaminski, Alli Rico) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/santa-clara-countys-continuum-of-care-Pn8TgtLj Office of Supportive Housing for Santa Clara County: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/Pages/home.aspx

    San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Continuum of Care: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/ContinuumofCare/Pages/home.aspx

    Community Plan to End Homelessness: https://housingtoolkit.sccgov.org/take-action/santa-clara-county-community-plan-end-homelessness-2020-2025

    2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/HousingandCommunityDevelopment/AffordableHousingBond/Pages/home.aspx

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     Santa Clara County’s Continuum of Care Kathryn Kaminski, Alli Rico 00:28:03 A Continuum of Care is a regional planning body that coordinates housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. In Santa Clara County, this program is overseen by Kathryn Kaminski, Deputy Director for the County’s Office of Supportive Housing. In today’s episode, we talk with Kathryn to learn how the Continuum of Care works with the City of San José and our nonprofit partners to coordinate the distribution of federal funds, delivery of care, and data collection for local homeless programs. A Continuum of Care is a regional planning body that coordinates housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. In Santa Clara County, this program is overseen by Kathryn Kaminski, Deputy Director for the County’s Office of Supportive Housing. In today’s episode, we talk with Kathryn to learn how the Continuum of Care works with the City of San José and our nonprofit partners to coordinate the distribution of federal funds, delivery of care, and data collection for local homeless programs. ending homelessness, santa clara county, bay area housing, san francisco bay area, california housing, housing, homelessness, continuum of care, bay area homelessness, housing policy, san jose california false full 7 1     4f22a8ac-8620-492e-9370-72f045af07da San José’s Bridge Housing Communities San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Housing Ready Communities Action Network: www.destinationhomesv.org/hrcaction

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Ragan Henninger, Alli Rico) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/san-joses-bridge-housing-communities-7eQ_ka1X San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Housing Ready Communities Action Network: www.destinationhomesv.org/hrcaction

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     San José’s Bridge Housing Communities Ragan Henninger, Alli Rico 00:34:23 Tackling a problem as large as homelessness requires cities to use a variety of tools in their toolboxes. In the City of San José, one of these tools is the Bridge Housing Program, which serves as interim housing for unhoused residents while they work with case managers to get back on their feet and find permanent housing. Today we sit down with Ragan Henninger, deputy director of the Housing Department, to learn about San José’s Bridge Housing Program, and find out how it is helping in previously unexpected ways during the pandemic. Tackling a problem as large as homelessness requires cities to use a variety of tools in their toolboxes. In the City of San José, one of these tools is the Bridge Housing Program, which serves as interim housing for unhoused residents while they work with case managers to get back on their feet and find permanent housing. Today we sit down with Ragan Henninger, deputy director of the Housing Department, to learn about San José’s Bridge Housing Program, and find out how it is helping in previously unexpected ways during the pandemic. ending homelessness, transitional housing, bay area housing, tiny homes, san francisco bay area, bridge housing, california housing, interim housing, housing, homelessness, nonprofits, san jose california, bay area false full 6 1     d0504ff6-a118-4db2-bc6a-2d8d1d67de01 How Does the City Protect Renters and Landlords? San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Rachel VanderVeen, Alli Rico) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/how-does-the-city-protect-renters-and-landlords-tK3vy8mY San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     How Does the City Protect Renters and Landlords? Rachel VanderVeen, Alli Rico 00:21:52 The City of San José’s Rent Stabilization Program is a community-facing program designed to help tenants and landlords navigate issues around rental housing. On today’s episode, we sit down with Rachel VanderVeen, deputy director of the Housing Department, to learn more about what the Rent Stabilization Program does, and how its work has changed during the pandemic. The City of San José’s Rent Stabilization Program is a community-facing program designed to help tenants and landlords navigate issues around rental housing. On today’s episode, we sit down with Rachel VanderVeen, deputy director of the Housing Department, to learn more about what the Rent Stabilization Program does, and how its work has changed during the pandemic. rent control, tenant protections, bay area housing, city government, california, san francisco bay area, rent stabilization, california housing, housing, landlords, housing policy, san jose california false full 5 1     8b095a8e-88b7-4704-aeb9-6c604d063d47 A Housing-First Approach to Ending Homelessness San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    PATH: epath.org/

    Destination: Home: www.destinationhomesv.org

    Housing Ready Communities Action Network: https://destinationhomesv.org/hrcaction/

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     Thu, 4 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Path Ventures, Ray Bramson, PATH, Joel John Roberts, Destination: Home, Alli Rico) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/a-housing-first-approach-to-ending-homelessness-dP3zWeqm San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    PATH: epath.org/

    Destination: Home: www.destinationhomesv.org

    Housing Ready Communities Action Network: https://destinationhomesv.org/hrcaction/

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     A Housing-First Approach to Ending Homelessness Path Ventures, Ray Bramson, PATH, Joel John Roberts, Destination: Home, Alli Rico 00:41:57 The best way to help someone struggling with homelessness is to get them housed. Seems simple, right? But it wasn’t - and still isn’t - as simple as it seems. On today’s episode, we chat with Joel John Roberts, CEO of PATH and PATH Ventures, and Ray Bramson, Chief Operating Officer for Destination: Home, to learn more about the housing-first approach to ending homelessness. The best way to help someone struggling with homelessness is to get them housed. Seems simple, right? But it wasn’t - and still isn’t - as simple as it seems. On today’s episode, we chat with Joel John Roberts, CEO of PATH and PATH Ventures, and Ray Bramson, Chief Operating Officer for Destination: Home, to learn more about the housing-first approach to ending homelessness. ending homelessness, land use, bay area housing, san francisco bay area, california housing, housing, homelessness, nonprofits, housing policy, san jose california false full 4 1     838ce0a6-1b7b-4cea-8d98-c3a55f7aee15 The People Behind San José’s Homeless Response Team San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Destination: Home: www.destinationhomesv.org

    Sacred Heart Community Service: https://sacredheartcs.org/volunteer/

    HomeFirst Services: https://www.homefirstscc.org/how-to-support

    LifeMoves: https://www.lifemoves.org/make-an-impact/

    Abode Services: https://www.abodeservices.org/ways-to-give

    Silicon Valley Strong: https://www.siliconvalleystrong.org

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Darius Brown, Kelly Hemphill) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/the-people-behind-san-joses-homeless-response-team-dbDx2kq6 San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Destination: Home: www.destinationhomesv.org

    Sacred Heart Community Service: https://sacredheartcs.org/volunteer/

    HomeFirst Services: https://www.homefirstscc.org/how-to-support

    LifeMoves: https://www.lifemoves.org/make-an-impact/

    Abode Services: https://www.abodeservices.org/ways-to-give

    Silicon Valley Strong: https://www.siliconvalleystrong.org

    Episode Transcript

    ]]>     The People Behind San José’s Homeless Response Team Alli Rico, Darius Brown, Kelly Hemphill 00:34:19 Coordinating the homelessness response across a city as large as San José is no easy feat. It takes partnerships with dozens of agencies; managing grants from the federal and state governments; and a dedicated team. Today, we sit down with Kelly Hemphill and Darius Brown from our Homeless Response Team to learn more about what their team does to help unhoused residents in San José find shelter. Coordinating the homelessness response across a city as large as San José is no easy feat. It takes partnerships with dozens of agencies; managing grants from the federal and state governments; and a dedicated team. Today, we sit down with Kelly Hemphill and Darius Brown from our Homeless Response Team to learn more about what their team does to help unhoused residents in San José find shelter. ending homelessness, bay area housing, city government, california, san francisco bay area, california housing, housing, homelessness, nonprofits, housing policy, san jose california false full 3 1     e8c56018-16fc-4dfb-9865-5f7dd11dc9f0 Community Plan to End Homelessness Destination Home: www.destinationhomesv.org

    Housing Ready Communities Action Network: https://destinationhomesv.org/hrcaction/

    San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Episode Transcript

     

    ]]>     Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico, Jennifer Loving, Lee Clark, Destination: Home) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/community-plan-end-homelessness-9agcPd7T Destination Home: www.destinationhomesv.org

    Housing Ready Communities Action Network: https://destinationhomesv.org/hrcaction/

    San José Housing Department: www.sjhousing.org

    Episode Transcript

     

    ]]>     Community Plan to End Homelessness Alli Rico, Jennifer Loving, Lee Clark, Destination: Home 00:29:17 Ending homelessness is a group effort. It takes the strength of dozens of local governments and nonprofits, working together with volunteers and currently unhoused residents, to find solutions. On today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, and Lee Clark, Lived Experience Advisory Board Member for Destination: Home, to talk about what it takes for a community to come together to end homelessness. Ending homelessness is a group effort. It takes the strength of dozens of local governments and nonprofits, working together with volunteers and currently unhoused residents, to find solutions. On today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, and Lee Clark, Lived Experience Advisory Board Member for Destination: Home, to talk about what it takes for a community to come together to end homelessness. ending homelessness, bay area housing, san francisco bay area, california housing, housing, homelessness, nonprofits, housing policy, san jose california false full 1 1     06c1bd14-16b0-458d-b5b2-c36a5f465103 Coming Soon: Dwellings, from the City of San José Housing Department City of San José Housing Department: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/housing

    ]]>     Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:28:21 +0000 josec.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov (Alli Rico) https://dwellings.simplecast.com/episodes/coming-soon-dwellings-BEsxEo6G City of San José Housing Department: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/housing

    ]]>     Coming Soon: Dwellings, from the City of San José Housing Department Alli Rico 00:00:47 Coming soon from the City of San José Housing Department, Dwellings will talk with experts about ending homelessness, building affordable housing, and exploring housing policies at the City and State level. Be sure to subscribe to Dwellings on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Coming soon from the City of San José Housing Department, Dwellings will talk with experts about ending homelessness, building affordable housing, and exploring housing policies at the City and State level. Be sure to subscribe to Dwellings on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. bay area housing, california, san francisco bay area, california housing, housing, housing policy, san jose california, bay area false trailer 1