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Matter CC 26-056

Housing Department Loan Portfolio Audit Report.

Housing Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 12 Mar 2026
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CC 26-056
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Reports to Committee
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Agenda Ready
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Introduced
12 Mar 2026
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06 Jun 2026 · 00:18

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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...