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5/1/2026, 2:31:55 AM
Gilroy has a state-mandated RHNA obligation of approximately 1,810 units for the 2023–2031 cycle, with a commitment to 40 opportunity sites for multi-family homes, a downtown expansion district, and a First Street mixed…
Housing affordability
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Weekly summary for Gilroy
May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026 • Updated May 15, 2026
This week in Gilroy, the City Council continues to focus on managing and expanding its Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program. Recent actions include awarding a two-year contract to Hello Housing to administer the program, with options to extend, and ongoing updates on the pilot BMR Preservation Program. These efforts align with Gilroy’s state-mandated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) target of about 1,810 new units for 2023–2031, supported by plans for 40 opportunity sites, a downtown expansion district, and a mixed-use corridor on First Street.
Key points from recent Gilroy city activity on housing affordability:
- Awarded contract to Hello Housing for BMR program administration through 2028.
- Continued updates and reviews of the Pilot BMR Preservation Program.
- Gilroy’s housing pipeline remains large but delivery of units is progressing slowly.
- City planning includes multiple opportunity sites and district expansions to meet RHNA goals.
What to watch: Progress on actual housing unit delivery and development approvals at the identified opportunity sites will be critical to meeting Gilroy’s RHNA obligations in the coming years.
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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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Gilroy City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-04-20
7.1: Award a Two-Year Contract to Hello Housing to Administer the City's Below Market Rate Housing Program with Three, One-Year Extension Options in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $973,689 and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Budget in the Housing Trust and Los
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
52: State of California Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 2 program grant funds
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
Receive verbal report from the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
Housing Element Progress Report and Legislative Proposals Presentation_2026 March
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
51: 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)
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Gilroy City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-02-09
7.2: Pilot Below Market Rate (BMR) Preservation Program Update and Overall BMR Housing Program Overview Sharon Goei, Community Development Director Receive a report on the Pilot Below Market Rate (BMR) Preservation Program and an overview of the BMR Housing
Gilroy City Council - Regular Meeting
2026-01-26
8.2: Pilot Below Market Rate (BMR) Preservation Program Update and Overall BMR Housing Program Overview Sharon Goei, Community Development Director Receive a report on the Pilot Below Market Rate (BMR) Preservation Program and an overview of the BMR Housing
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