Summary
The council moved forward on giving preference in affordable units to households that live or work in Daly City, responding to population decline and residents being priced out to Tracy and Stockton.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal impact; the policy shapes who gets affordable units, not city spending.
Daly City workers and longtime residents seeking affordable housing would get priority placement.
Outside applicants to Daly City's affordable units could face longer waits.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 28, 2026
The adopted ordinance reserves 70% of inclusionary units for people who live or work in Daly City, aiming to keep existing residents in town as housing is built.
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
Daly City is moving to reserve 70% of affordable inclusionary units in new developments for people who live or work in the city. Advocates say it fights displacement of long-time residents and local workers; the mayor pressed on federal fair-housing compliance before supporting introduction.
City Council - Jul 27, 2026
The council moved forward on giving preference in affordable units to households that live or work in Daly City, responding to population decline and residents being priced out to Tracy and Stockton.
Planning Commission - Jul 7, 2026
The city wants income-restricted affordable units offered first to people who live or work in Daly City, to help residents stay amid rising costs. A federal fair-housing analysis found applying it to all units could disproportionately harm protected groups, so staff proposed limiting the preference to 70% of units with no time-length requirement.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
Councilmember Manalo asked the city to revisit its affordable housing and BMR policy to give Daly City residents priority, noting census numbers show people are leaving the city.
Related development
Zone Change ZC-06-26-017088 — Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Could help local families stay in Daly City as housing costs rise, though outside applicants would face longer waits.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1493)
The rules determine how much affordable housing new developments must include.
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