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Department of Housing Internet

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The Department of Housing consists of the following divisions:

Housing & Community Development logo Housing & Community Development Programs include: First Time Home Buyers; Housing Rehab; Community Development; etc. more>>
Housing Authority logo Housing Authority Programs include Section 8/Rental Assistance; Moving To Work; Shelter Plus Care; Public Housing; etc.
 
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Find Affordable Housing

SMCHousingSearch.org is a free service to list and find housing throughout San Mateo County.

Click on the logo below to “Find a Place to Live” (search up-to-date listings of rental housing; find rental housing according to your specific needs, use interactive map tools and photos with assistance available by toll-free phone and fax, mail and e-mail) or “List Your Rental Housing for Free” (detailed listings let you advertise amenities and neighborhood features; add photos to highlight listings; toll-free, bilingual call center helps you manage listings and helps tenants find your listings).

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Here's a link for additional info and resources on how to find affordable housing

Help Finding Affordable Housing

Countywide Housing Solutions Network (CHSN)

Countywide Housing Solutions NetworkIn late 2006, the San Mateo County Department of Housing initiated the Countywide Housing Solutions Network (CHSN), a collaborative effort to improve alignment among a host of complementary activities and initiatives being undertaken by a wide array of public and private organizations. more>>
Partners of the Countywide Housing Solutions NetworkWe are proud to partner with multiple housing and community activists and organizations to facilitate a network of housing organizations and activists as well as formulate a strategy to create realistic housing solutions. more>>
Current Initiatives and Housing Related EffortsTo improve alignment, communication, and achieve desired outcomes, the Countywide Housing Solutions Network is collaborating with complimentary housing activities and initiatives addressing the housing situation in San Mateo County. more>>
Countywide Housing Solutions Network Materials and ResourcesThe Countywide Housing Solutions Network produced a series of handouts, a short video, and a draft version of the strategy to highlight current research and best practices to employ to build and leverage more housing. more>>

Notice of Public Hearing

DOH Logo sm The County's Five Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Citizens Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs.

Analysis of Impediments

analysis of impediments The Public Comment Period is from December 10, 2012 thru January 25, 2013
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Consolidated Planning

consolidated planning The County of San Mateo and the Cities of South San Francisco and Daly City invite you to participate in helping gather community input in continuing and emerging trends for the next five years. There is an on-line survey (open until January 31, 2013) along with info on FY2013-14 funding. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Public Notice for Contractors

public notice for contractors Seeking contractors interested in bidding for a project in San Mateo. Due date for questionnaires will be Monday, December 17, 2012. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
noalt FY2013-14 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)The Department of Housing is pleased to announce the FY2013-14 funding availability for housing & community development activities more>>
noalt HEART Facebook NOFA for Menlo Park/East Palo Alto Heart is pleased to announce the availability of $25,00 to be awarded as grant funds for housing-related activities more>>
HEART logo HEART Quick Start Revolving Loan Fund NOFAProgram guidelines and application instructions for funding assistance for "Multi-Family Rental Housing" and "Ownership Housing" more>>
About UsThe Department of Housing assists very low, low and moderate income residents with rental and housing assistance, housing, community and economic development financing, and technical assistance in partnership with non-profit organizations, public agencies and the private sector to improve the qualify of life in the community. more>>
Mission StatementThe Department of Housing serves as a catalyst for increasing access to affordable rental housing, increasing the supply of workforce housing, and supporting related community development so that housing exists for people of all income levels in San Mateo County. more>>
Department of Housing Main Office photo Department of Housing Main Office 264 Harbor Blvd., Bldg. A - Belmont, CA  94002

Housing & Community Development
Tel: (650) 802-5050
Fax: (650) 802-5049

Housing Authority
Tel: (650) 802-3300
Fax: (650) 802-3372
Fax: (650) 592-3187
Admin Fax: (650) 802-3373
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Midway Village photo Midway Village 47 Midway Drive Daly City, CA 94014
Tel: (415) 467-4240
Fax: (415) 467-4568
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El Camino Village photo El Camino Village 7620 El Camino Real Colma, CA 94014
Tel: (650) 757-1070
Fax: (650) 757-1106
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Half Moon Village photo Half Moon Village 9 Bloom Lane Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Tel: (650) 712-0333
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link itemAdd Abstract data here. Assigned to 2 channels -- About Us & Homeless Info. more>>
Click to launch video on sustainability Sustainability - Myth or Mission (9.27.07) A video featuring the Director of Housing, Duane Bay, discussing sustainability more>>
Video file icon Affordable Housing: We Wouldn't be a Community Without it Find out more about affordable housing by watching this five-minute video. File size: 21.8 MB [MPEG] more>>
TV Public Service Announcement on USA.gov TV Public Service Announcement on USA.govTV Public Service Announcement on USA.gov (requires QuickTime to view) more>>
DOH Brochures
CHSN Handouts
The Countywide Housing Strategy Network (CHSN) is sponsoring a series of handouts to increase public awareness and education regarding local studies analyzing our housing needs, current housing research and best practices, and policy alternatives that can be utilized to increase housing production. The first two handouts discuss the San Mateo County housing needs study and its potential impact on our communities, and policies and best practices our local cities can use to promote and develop infill housing.
DOH Flyers
Foreclosure Resource Fair on Saturday, October 1st in Menlo Park
Foreclosure Resource Fair on Saturday, October 1st in Menlo Park See flyers below for additional information:
Housing and Financial Clinics in San Mateo County
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