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San Mateo announces housing-element litigation resolution and more than 6,500 units in development pipeline
Summary
City leaders said they reached a settlement in housing‑element litigation brought by the Housing Action Coalition and reported more than 20 major housing or mixed‑use projects representing over 6,500 units are in the pipeline; the city also cited new tenant protections and an emergency rental assistance program.
San Mateo City officials told attendees at the 2026 State of the City that the city resolved litigation related to its housing element brought by the Housing Action Coalition and adopted targeted amendments to secure credit for capacity created through Measure T.
Mayor Adam Lorraine said the amendments also recognize the city’s emergency rental assistance program as an important tool for residents at risk of…
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