Affordable Housing and TEFRA Financing
Summary
The council approved tax-exempt bond financing for a 165-unit affordable housing project at Hillcrest Avenue and East Tregallas Road, balancing local housing needs against resident concerns regarding traffic and parking.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Zero financial or legal liability for the city, with a nominal administrative fee share of approximately $15,000.
Low-income individuals and families seeking affordable rental housing near transit.
Nearby residents and local church parishioners concerned with traffic congestion and limited parking.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Jun 23, 2026
The council approved tax-exempt bond financing for a 165-unit affordable housing project at Hillcrest Avenue and East Tregallas Road, balancing local housing needs against resident concerns regarding traffic and parking.
Board of Administrative Appeals - Apr 2, 2026
Cypress Equities is bringing 183 units of 100% affordable senior housing to Hillcrest Avenue. While commissioners worried the building looked plain and boxy, state housing laws tied their hands, leading to a unanimous approval.
Related development
Hillcrest Summit Apartments
Provides affordable housing units near transit while raising localized traffic and parking concerns.
Wildflower Senior Apartments
Provides much-needed affordable housing for seniors near BART, though neighbors face a large four-story structure near property lines.
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