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Housing Programs Directory
Welcome
to the City’s
housing website,
an area
devoted exclusively to housing issues.
There is a growing awareness that the need for affordable
housing affects everyone - renters,
homeowners, business owners and current and future residents of all income levels. The
City of San Luis Obispo recognizes its role in promoting a
variety of housing types
to meet the needs
of the community. The City also has a responsibility to keep the public posted on
housing news and opportunities. This
website is a key tool in that effort.
What is Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing means
housing that does not cost more than 30 percent of a household's
gross income. For example, an affordable monthly rent for a
household earning $2,000 per month would be $600 (including
utilities). For homeowners, affordable monthly housing expenses for
a household earning $4,000 per month would be $1,200 (including
mortgage payments, taxes, and condominium association fees). The
City's affordable rental housing programs are targeted to low- or
very low- income households. Affordable ownership housing are
targeted to moderate-income households.
Affordable
Housing Standards
The
City of San Luis Obsipo publishes Affordable Housing Standards
annually on April 1st. These standards include the maximum income
levels per household that qualify for affordable housing. The
standards also include maximum rent and sales prices for units
within the City's Inclusionary Housing Program. Download a copy of
the 2009-2010 Affordable
Housing Standards.
For more information on
the City of San Luis Obispo's housing programs, please
contact Kim Murry, Deputy Director with the Community
Development Department, at kmurry@slocity.org,
or (805) 781-7170.
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