California, U.S. Cities Expand Housing Initiatives

Housing initiatives in San Jose and Santa Clara County are now discussed within the broader context of statewide and national housing trends, as California sees millionaire renters moving to smaller cities like Oxnard and Santa Rosa due to remote work and high urban home prices. San Jose is moving forward with new projects, including a 258-unit apartment complex in Santana Row and a 191-unit affordable housing development, both targeting younger workers, low-income, and unhoused residents. Santa Clara County has received funding for temporary housing for homeless families as part of the Homekey program. Additionally, housing policy reforms are underway in other regions, such as Easton, Pennsylvania, which is considering inclusionary zoning requirements. Oceanside, California, is reviewing a large affordable housing proposal with developers seeking regulatory waivers. These developments collectively illustrate a multi-layered approach to the housing crisis, balancing market-rate, affordable, and emergency housing needs.