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The memorandum provides a status report on the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan, detailing the implementation of strategies, programs, and policies from the 2023-2031 Housing Element. It highlights the ongoing efforts to address housing production, preservation, and tenant protection in San José, including market conditions and progress toward meeting housing needs. The report also discusses various incentive programs and the challenges faced in the housing market, emphasizing the importance of continuing to prioritize housing strategies.
Key points
The Housing Catalyst Team was established in 2018 to coordinate housing efforts across multiple departments.
The report includes an annual update on the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan, which outlines strategies for housing production and preservation.
San José's average effective rent increased to $2,862 in 2025, and the median price of a single-family home was $1.68 million.
The City Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element on June 20, 2023, which includes over 130 strategies for housing.
The Multifamily Housing Incentive Program launched in 2024, resulting in five housing developments starting construction in 2025.
The report indicates that the City is facing challenges in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) targets.
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CED COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report Approved 2/23/26 (d)1 FROM: Christopher Burton Erik L. Soliván DATE: January 30, 2026 Date: 2/13/2026 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide RECOMMENDATION (a) Accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. (b) Refer and cross-reference this report to be heard by the full City Council for acceptance at its meeting on March 24, 2026. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Staff is providing an annual report of the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan (Work Plan). The Work Plan contains near-term strategies, programs, and policies from the 2023-2031 Housing Element that are underway or that staff anticipates initiating in the next two years. Staff continues to focus on implementing the Housing Element and the strategies in the Work Plan. BACKGROUND To coordinate the implementation of housing production, preservation, and tenant protection work across multiple departments, the Housing Catalyst Team was established in 2018. The team meets on a biweekly basis and is composed of staff from the Business Development team in the City Manager’s Office of...
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The document is a status report on the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan presented to the Community and Economic Development Committee. It outlines the background of housing initiatives, market conditions, entitlement analysis, and next steps for housing development in the community. Key findings indicate that a significant portion of entitled housing units are financially infeasible, and many projects remain stalled post-approval. The report includes timelines for future updates and ongoing efforts related to housing development and anti-displacement measures.
Key points
Housing Element adopted in June 2023.
Certification of Housing Element by State expected in January 2024.
Annual status reports on the Housing Catalyst Work Plan are scheduled for February 2024 and February 2025.
Two-thirds of entitled units are financially infeasible.
Next steps include a comprehensive analysis of housing data and a focus area update scheduled for June 15, 2026.
Upcoming meetings include a joint study session on February 25, 2026, and a combined City Council item on March 24, 2026.
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Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report Community and Economic Development Committee February 23, 2026 Item (d)1 Erik L. Soliván, Director, Housing Department Chris Burton, Director, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department Jerad Ferguson, Principal Planner, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department Background Housing OEDCA PBCE Housing Catalyst Team • June 2023: Housing Element Adopted & First Housing Catalyst Work Plan PRNS • January 2024: Certification of Housing Element by State/Housing and Community Development Housing Element • February 2024 & February 2025: Annual Status Reports on Housing Catalyst Work Plan to Community and Economic Development Committee Housing Catalyst Work Plan • March 2024 & March 2025: Annual Status Reports to City Council with Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2 3 Market Conditions & Incentive Programs Market Conditions • • • • The housing market remains high-priced and competitive Recent data show moderate price softening, after years of rapid growth Affordability challenges persist amid high baseline prices Continued limited inventory, in part due to the high cost of development Incentive Programs ✓ ✓ Multifamily...