San Mateo County Among 62 Communities to Receive New Stability Vouchers

In response to a HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity, the Housing Authority of San Mateo County (HACSM) has successfully competed in collaboration with the Daly City/San Mateo County Continuum of Care (CoC) to receive an award of 40 new Stability Vouchers, coupled with a grant of more than $3.5 million provided to the COC for supportive services.

Former Foster Youth Put Down Roots in San Mateo County

In the Bay Area, almost 75% of unhoused young people were formerly in the foster care or juvenile justice system.  A collaboration between San Mateo County’s Department of Housing (DOH) and the Children and Family Services Division of the Human Services Agency (HSA) is hoping to reverse these trends with awards of Measure K funding to affordable housing developments...

HACSM Implements Attorney General’s Guidance on Rent Increases

Housing Authorities across California, including the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM), have received new guidance from California’s Attorney General, Rob Bonta, on their role in enforcing the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (TPA). Among other tenant protections, the TPA prohibited annual rent increases greater than the lower of 10% or 5% plus inflation according to the regional Consumer Price Index.

Kiku Crossing - New Affordable Housing in San Mateo

Kiku Crossing, a new affordable housing development, built by MidPen Housing, and located in downtown San Mateo is expected to open in Spring 2024. The Department of Housing invested more than $5 million dollars of Measure K funds to help with the cost of building the 225-unit property, and the Housing Authority of San Mateo County awarded the project Project-Based Vouchers.

Road to Homeownership

Exclusive Community Event. A Panel of experienced industry professionals will be sharing their knowledge and expertise to help you understand the steps of buying a home. Receive helpful tips and valuable information about the Loan Pre-Approval and Loan Application Process.

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Automated Plan Review Services

The County of San Mateo (County) is seeking proposals to develop an automated solution that can interpret building and site plans, check the plans for Zoning Regulation and Building Code compliance, and provide a recommendation for approval or denial of the submitted plans. Organizations or individuals interested in responding to this solicitation must register online with the County of San Mateo via Public purchase.

Permit Exemption for Hazardous Trees – Extended to July 1, 2024

In advance of fire season and drought conditions, the Community Development Director, in consultation with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District, has issued a Notice Regarding Permit Exemption for Tree Removal

New Stormwater Treatment Requirements Take Effect on July 1, 2023

Beginning July 1, 2023, Stormwater treatment requirements will apply to most projects that create and/or replace 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface.

San Mateo County CalFresh Outreach College Student Frequently Asked Questions

San Mateo County CalFresh Outreach College Student Frequently Asked Questions

Medi-Cal Beneficiaries

Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Take action to keep your Medi-Cal  Your local county office will mail you a letter about your Medi-Cal coverage.  Beneficiarios de Medi-Cal Actúen ahora para mantener su Medi-Cal  La oficina local de su condado le enviará una carta por correo sobre su cobertura de Medi-Cal.  白卡受益者 采取行动保留您的白卡 您当地的县政府办公室将会邮寄一封关于您的白卡承保信函。