CITY NEWS TEAM. Three years after launching its innovative ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program, the City of San Diego has permitted 6,746 total homes with 2,148 completed and open to residents.
“If we want San Diegans to stay in San Diego, we have to build more homes,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “Our ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program is cutting review times, getting shovels in the ground faster, and helping build the affordable housing our city needs. As more homes become available, we’re starting to see rents come down.”
Affordable Housing Permit Now was created through a 2023 executive order from Mayor Todd Gloria, which tasked the City’s Development Services Department with reviewing 100% affordable housing and shelter projects in 30 days or fewer. This allows projects to move to construction quickly, accelerating the availability of affordable housing throughout San Diego…