Making a Difference with Meals and Friendship

The Department of Housing is proud to fund organizations like Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. whose work helps older adults remain in their home with nourishing meals and neighborly check-ins.

SB 267 Reduces Barriers for People with Rental Subsidies

Starting on January 1, 2024, landlords must consider a housing applicant’s receipt of a government rent subsidy including, for example, a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, when assessing the applicant’s income and ability to pay the rent.  In addition, housing applicants who receive a government rent subsidy must be allowed to provide an alternative to a credit report as a means of proving their ability to pay rent, including, for example, public benefit payments, pay records, and bank statements.

New Affordable Homes Coming to Burlingame

A loan of $5,698,107 from San Mateo County’s Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) and an award of 30 Project-Based Vouchers from the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo helped to pave the way for construction to start in late December 2023 on Eucalyptus Grove Apartments in Burlingame.

Celebrating our Housing Heroes: Peggy Jensen and Betsy Zobell

Congratulations to two housing heroes, recently recognized for their lifetime contributions to housing our community at the Housing Leadership Council’s Housing Leadership Day. 

How Large is the Homeless Population in San Mateo County?

Redwood City – With a shopping bag slung over an armrest and a hoodie shielding her face, the woman might be mistaken for a dozing traveler, one among the thousands passing through San Francisco International Airport.

Supervisors Affirm Importance of Maintaining Jobs While Examining the Benefits from Artificial Intelligence

Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution by Supervisor Ray Mueller that affirms the County’s commitment to maintaining County jobs during advancements in artificial intelligence.   

2023 Property Tax Highlights Publication Press Release

For Immediate Release January 24, 2024 Contact: Kristie Silva, Assistant Controller (650) 363-4777 controller@smcgov.org  

County Controller Publishes Property Tax Highlights for FY 2022-23

Redwood City – The Property Tax Highlights publication, which shows tax revenues collected and distributed to local governments operating within San Mateo County, is now available for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23.

Board Approves New Approach to Encourage Unhoused Residents in Illegal Encampments to Accept Shelter and Support

Redwood City — Calling it “inhumane” to leave individuals experiencing homelessness living in illegal and often unsafe encampments on public property when there are available shelter beds, the Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved an ordinance aimed at encouraging them to accept assistance.

HMB Airport, County Officials Disappointed Dream Machines Cancelled for 2024

Redwood City – The Half Moon Bay Airport and County of San Mateo are disappointed the annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines show will not take place this spring due to a combination of factors including increased permitting requirements by the Federal Aviation Administration.

SUBJECT: Grand Jury Indictment – People v. Chunli Zhao

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   DATE:        Monday, January 22, 2024   TO:             Media Members   FROM:       Stephen M. Wagstaffe   SUBJECT: Grand Jury Indictment – People v. Chunli Zhao  

Recruitment Begins for New Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office

Redwood City — The County of San Mateo is currently recruiting for its new Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office and is encouraging a diverse array of residents to apply. The new commission will advise the Board of Supervisors about community-police relations, accountability, transparency and public engagement. The Board created the commission in December.