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The report from the Office of the City Auditor assesses the management of the affordable multifamily housing loan portfolio in San José. It highlights the need for clearer goals and stronger oversight to improve monitoring of compliance with affordability restrictions and loan repayments. The audit identifies issues such as incomplete property reviews, inadequate resources, and a lack of documented procedures. It includes nine recommendations for the Housing Department to enhance its asset management practices, including developing a strategic plan, improving software tools, and establishing a risk rating system for properties.
Key points
The City of San José's Housing Department provides loans for affordable multifamily housing development.
The permanent loan portfolio totals over $745 million, covering nearly 25,000 units across approximately 220 properties.
The audit found that the Asset Management team has not completed all annual property reviews or inspections in recent years.
Recommendations include developing a strategic plan, acquiring better software, and standardizing operating procedures.
Some properties do not comply with affordability restrictions, and there is no documented escalation process for addressing violations.
The report includes nine recommendations aimed at improving oversight and compliance monitoring.
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Office of the City Auditor Report to the City Council City of San José AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING LOAN PORTFOLIO: CLEARER GOALS AND STRONGER OVERSIGHT WOULD IMPROVE MONITORING Report 26-03 June 2026 This page was intentionally left blank Office of the City Auditor Joe Rois, City Auditor June 5, 2026 Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Council 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Affordable Multifamily Housing Loan Portfolio: Clearer Goals and Stronger Oversight Would Improve Monitoring Affordable housing serves low- to moderate-income residents in the city of San José. To support the development of affordable multifamily housing, the City’s Housing Department (Housing) provides loans to developers for the construction of new properties and the preservation of existing properties. Along with the loans come restrictions on tenant rents and income to ensure that the units remain affordable. Over the life of the agreement and the affordability period, Housing staff should verify that property owners repay loans, meet affordability restrictions, and maintain buildings. The permanent loan portfolio totals over $745 million. There are nearly 25,000 units with active...
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The document is a report from the City Auditor regarding the Affordable Multifamily Housing Loan Portfolio, highlighting the need for clearer goals and stronger oversight to improve monitoring. It outlines findings related to the Asset Management Team's goals and resources, as well as oversight of affordability restrictions and higher-risk properties. The report includes nine recommendations for improving management of the loan portfolio.
Key points
Loans support the construction and preservation of affordable housing.
As of January 2026, the multifamily portfolio has a loan balance of $745 million.
The Housing Department monitors loan repayment, physical maintenance, and compliance with affordability restrictions.
The Asset Management Team has struggled to complete annual property reviews and inspections due to vacancies and unclear expectations.
13% of sampled tenant incomes exceeded the allowed cap for their unit type.
The report includes recommendations for developing a strategic plan, improving software, and establishing a risk rating system.
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Affordable Multifamily Housing Loan Portfolio: Clearer Goals and Stronger Oversight Would Improve Monitoring A Report from the City Auditor Issued June 2026 http://www.sanjoseca.gov/auditor Presenters: Joe Rois, City Auditor Alison Pauly, Supervising Auditor Adrian Perez, Program Performance Auditor II Maria Valle, Program Performance Auditor II Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) June 15, 2026 Agenda Item (d)-1 Housing Department Loan Portfolio Audit Report 1 Background • Loans support the construction and preservation of affordable housing • Housing monitors loan repayment, physical maintenance, and compliance with affordability restrictions. Multifamily portfolio $745 million loan balance as of January 2026 Payments for principal, $18.1 million interest, and monitoring fees in FY 2024-25 25,000 units Active loans, affordability across roughly restrictions, or in the 220 properties pipeline 2 Asset Management Team Financial reviews Financial reviews are conducted to determine whether borrowers are repaying loans correctly and expenditures are appropriate. Affordability restriction monitoring Affordability restriction monitoring involves checking whether...