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City proposes changes to inclusionary housing rules to spur more off‑site and middle‑income units

San Francisco Planning Commission · December 10, 2015
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Summary

Planning and Mayor's Office staff released draft amendments to the inclusionary housing ordinance proposing new off‑site compliance methods, extended timelines secured by letters of credit, a small‑sites fee option, and a "dial" program to trade higher AMI targeting for more units. The proposals drew strong support and sharp critique from housing advocates and community groups.

City planning staff and the Mayor's Office of Housing presented proposed amendments Dec. 10 to San Francisco's inclusionary housing ordinance that would change how developers can meet affordable‑housing obligations.

Under the draft ordinance staff proposed creating a nonprofit provider / joint‑venture off‑site method, lengthening timing for off‑site delivery (with letters of credit as security), extending the eligible neighborhood radius to 1.25 miles, and…

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