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County shows phase-one affordable-housing map; board asks for pipeline and rental data
Summary
Staff previewed a phase‑one internal affordable‑housing map application that shows inclusionary parcels and commissioner districts; commissioners asked for pipeline unit counts, rental data and improved public access, and staff said they will audit records, integrate with other platforms and expand public-facing features.
Santa Fe County staff on May 26 demonstrated a phase‑one affordable‑housing map application intended to centralize project and parcel information, and commissioners asked that the tool show pipeline units, rental affordability and preservation details.
Cliff Burke and Anne Wajek presented the internal mapping application, built in collaboration with the county GIS team. The map currently shows purple dots and parcels representing inclusionary housing units and overlays commissioner districts. Staff described the demonstration as a foundation for a more complete tool that could include development status, project details and public-facing dashboards.
Commissioners asked several technical and policy questions: whether the map could show pipeline units and rental stock, how to aggregate clustered sites, and whether the tool could be published for public use. Staff said pipeline and rental indicators can be added and that they are working to post a public version when data and platform integrations are complete.
The board also discussed geographic patterns of affordable developments and the importance of matching unit sizes to need: commissioners highlighted that the waiting list includes many one‑bedroom households and urged the county to align development incentives with demonstrated need. Staff noted they will audit prior data, build out the neighborly platform integration, and improve tracking of preserved affordability when homes leave the program.
On preservation, staff said current county ordinance includes mechanisms to maintain units as affordable and noted the authority holds a soft second on some sales to preserve affordability. Staff told the board the typical soft‑second term is 10 years and that they plan to clarify ordinance language and improve reporting on when properties exit affordability restrictions.
Why it matters: A centralized, public‑facing map and a cleaned data set could improve transparency for constituents, help the board match supply to demand, and strengthen tracking of affordability and redevelopment decisions.
Next steps: Staff will continue building the platform, perform an audit of historical records and work on public accessibility and integration with other county datasets. Commissioners requested a work session and demonstration when the tool is ready for broader use.
