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Matter 26-164

Actions Related to the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development Located at 700 East Saint John Street.

Housing City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Feb 2026
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File
26-164
Type
Community & Economic Development
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
09 Feb 2026
Last synced
21 May 2026 · 16:24

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum outlines actions related to the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development at 700 East Saint John Street, including a recommendation to approve a loan commitment of up to $6,800,000 to Eden Housing, Inc. for the development of 67 homes for low-income seniors. It details funding sources, project descriptions, and the development's compliance with affordability requirements. The construction phase is expected to start by June 2026 and conclude approximately 18 months later.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development.
  • A resolution is recommended to approve a loan commitment of up to $6,800,000 for the development.
  • The development will create 67 homes for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income seniors.
  • The project is part of a larger East Santa Clara Master Plan aiming to integrate residential and commercial spaces.
  • Eden Housing, Inc. has received additional funding from HUD and the Santa Clara County Housing Authority for the project.
  • Construction is estimated to begin by June 2026 and last approximately 18 months.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 2/24/26 26-164 8.3 FROM: Erik L. Soliván Jim Shannon DATE: February 2, 2026 Date: 2/3/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: Actions Related to the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development Located at 700 East Saint John Street RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $6,800,000 in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset funds and Real Property Transfer Tax Funds to Eden Housing, Inc. or an affiliated development entity for the East Santa Clara Senior affordable housing development; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or his designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City of San José financing for the East Santa Clara Senior affordable housing development. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund: (1) Decrease the Measure E – 40% Extremely Low-Income Households Reserve by $5,000,000; and (2) Increase the Measure E – 40% Extremely Low-Income Households appropriation to...
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Resolution

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This resolution approves a combined construction-permanent loan commitment of up to $6,800,000 in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds and Real Property Transfer Tax Funds to Eden Housing, Inc. for the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development located at 700 East Saint John Street. The development will provide 67 homes for low-income seniors and has received various funding allocations, including a Capital Advance from HUD. The City will record a 55-year affordability covenant on the property as a condition of funding.

Key points
  • Resolution No. is not specified.
  • Approval of up to $6,800,000 loan commitment to Eden Housing, Inc.
  • Development located at 700 East Saint John Street, San Jose, CA.
  • Will provide 67 homes for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income seniors.
  • Received 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from CTCAC.
  • HUD awarded a $5,877,717 Capital Advance for development funding.
  • Eden will enter into a Project Rental Assistance Contract Agreement with HUD.
  • SCCHA committed to providing 20 Project-Based Vouchers for extremely low-income seniors.
  • A 55-year affordability covenant will be recorded on the property.
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  • The specific date for adoption is not filled in.
  • Vote details (AYES, NOES, ABSENT, DISQUALIFIED) are not provided.

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SAW:HAH:CEG 2/10/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING A COMBINED CONSTRUCTIONPERMANENT LOAN COMMITMENT OF UP TO $6,800,000 IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX FUNDS TO EDEN HOUISING, INC. OR AN AFFILIATED DEVELOPMENT ENTITY FOR THE EAST SANTA CLARA SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 700 EAST SAINT JOHN STREET WHEREAS, on April 25, 2019, the County of Santa Clara (“County”), in collaboration with Santa Clara County Housing Authority (“SCCHA”), published the East Santa Clara Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the master plan spans across 12 acres on East Santa Clara Street between 14th Street and 17th Street and will consist of over 550 residential units; and WHEREAS, the County owns seven acres of the master plan area, and the SCCHA owns the remaining five acres; and WHEREAS, in December 2020, the County issued a Request for Offers to develop affordable housing on its land and selected the proposal submitted by Eden Housing, Inc. (“Eden”) for development of a portion of the master plan; and WHEREAS, in response to the Housing Department’s June 2025 Round 1 Notice of Funding...
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Presentation - est. 5 minutes

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The document outlines a loan commitment from the City of San José for the East Santa Clara Senior housing project, which aims to provide 68 new affordable units for seniors. The project is part of a larger master site plan and has received various funding sources, including a $6.8 million loan from the City. The total development cost is approximately $53 million.

Key points
  • The East Santa Clara Senior project will increase the housing stock by 68 affordable units for seniors.
  • The City is providing $6.8 million in gap financing, which constitutes 12.8% of the total development cost.
  • The total cost of development is $53 million, or $783,000 per unit.
  • The project has received funding from multiple sources, including HUD, the County of Santa Clara, and private capital.
  • The development is expected to start construction in May 2026.
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HOUSING DEPARTMENT LOAN COMMITMENT FOR EAST SANTA CLARA SENIOR February 24, 2026 City Council Erik L. Soliván Housing Director Item 8.3 NOFA Priorities The City’s key priorities for gap financing are to: • Increase the City’s housing stock supply to all income levels • Fund "shovel ready" developments  Provide gap financing as the last funding source into a development project East Santa Clara Senior is the first 2025 NOFA Applicant to be awarded • Will increase City of San José’s housing stock by 68 new affordable units between 3060% AMI • The development received an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and is projecting to start construction in May 2026 • The City is providing gap financing of $6.8M, or 12.8% of the total development cost 2/23/2026 2 Overview • 100% Affordable Senior Housing • $6,800,000 City construction-permanent loan commitment • Developer: Eden Housing, Inc. • Santa Clara County Housing Authority: providing 20 Project-Based Vouchers to subsidize rents for extremely low-income formerly homeless senior households • HUD Section 202 Program: subsidizing operating costs for 43 very low-income senior households and providing a Capital Advance grant of...
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Letter from the Public

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The Preservation Action Council of San Jose (PAC*SJ) expresses support for the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development project at 700 East St. John Street, which aims to build 68 units of 100% affordable senior housing. PAC*SJ acknowledges the commitment of EDEN Housing to preserve parts of the original 1921 Temple Laundry building, highlighting its historical significance and connection to the organized labor movement, U.S. Army, and IBM during World War II. The project has garnered attention from IBM corporate, and PAC*SJ plans to work with the city's Historic Preservation Officer to commemorate the building's historical importance.

Key points
  • PAC*SJ supports the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development project.
  • The project proposes to build 68 new 100% affordable senior housing units.
  • EDEN Housing is committed to preserving significant portions of the original 1921 Temple Laundry building.
  • The building has historical significance related to the organized labor movement and IBM's operations during World War II.
  • PAC*SJ will collaborate with the Historic Preservation Officer to integrate commemoration of the building's history.
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$2 Outlook FW: Agenda Item 8.3 - East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development @ 700 East St. John Street. From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Tue 2/24/2026 3:28 PM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> From: Mike Sodergren MO Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 1:45 PM To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <mayor@sanjoseca.gov>; District1 <district1@sanjoseca.gov>; District2 <District2@sanjoseca.gov>; District3 <district3 @sanjoseca.gov>; District4 <District4@sanjoseca.gov>; District5 <District5@sanjoseca.gov>; District 6 <district6@sanjoseca.gov>; District7 <District7 @sanjoseca.gov>; District8 <district8 @sanjoseca.gov>; District9 <district9 @sanjoseca.gov>; district10@sanjoseca.com; City Clerk <city.clerkOsanjoseca.gov> Cc: Mike Sodergren ; Ben Leech a Zarnowitz Peak, Dana <Dana.Peak@sanjoseca.gov>; Burton, Chris <Christopher.Burton@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Agenda Item 8.3 - East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development @ 700 East St. John Street. [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] Honorable Mayor, City Council Members and Staff, The Preservation Action Council of San Jose (PAC*SJ) has been tracking...