Housing

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Weekly summary for Gilroy

Jul 13, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026 • Updated Jul 16, 2026

This week in Gilroy, the City Council continued its focus on housing affordability by managing the Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program. Recent council meetings included awarding a two-year contract to Hello Housing to administer the BMR program, with options to extend for up to three additional years, and adopting a related budget amendment. These actions aim to support the preservation and administration of affordable housing options within the city.

Key recent developments in Gilroy housing affordability:
- Awarded contract to Hello Housing for BMR program administration through 2028, with extension options
- Adopted budget amendments to support the BMR program’s implementation
- Continued oversight and updates on the Pilot BMR Preservation Program

What to watch: Future Gilroy City Council meetings may provide updates on the effectiveness of the BMR program and potential expansions or adjustments to local affordable housing policies.

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Agenda item: Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competitive bidding construction contracts related to affordable housing developments to be located on County-owned property known as the East Santa Clara Street Site in San José (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 467-14-001 through 003, 467-14-006 through 010, 467-14-052, 467-14-082, 467-14-087 through 089). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines. (LA). SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.

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