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Governance Committee approves study of incentives for missing-middle housing in San Antonio
Summary
The Governance Committee voted to approve staff recommendations to study and develop a program offering technical assistance, permit-ready designs and possible fee waivers or abatements to spur "missing middle" housing; staff will return recommendations to the Planning and Community Development Committee and align changes with the 2027 UDC amendment cycle.
The Governance Committee voted to approve staff recommendations to study and develop a program to support and incentivize missing-middle housing in San Antonio after a presentation by Veronica Garcia, director of the Neighborhood and Housing Services Department.
The program concept, submitted as a council consideration request on Jan. 27 by Councilwoman Core, would study and potentially create targeted incentives such as predevelopment assistance, a single point of contact for technical help, permit-ready designs compatible with historic and conservation districts, and financial tools including SAWS impact-fee waivers, property tax abatements, grants or low-interest loans. Garcia told the committee, "Missing middle housing is…
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