Housing
The Planning Division of the Community Development Department administers the City’s housing programs. This includes monitoring affordable housing units throughout the City, working to create more affordable housing opportunities, and implementing the City’s affordable housing regulations. The Housing Coordinator is available for counter appointments or walk-ins on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Looking for Affordable Housing? Complete this form to receive information about affordable housing opportunities and resources.
Latest Housing News:
Watch the Fair Housing presentation by Project Sentinel that took place on August 28, 2024. Click here for video recording.
Coming Soon! Grants and Rebates of up to $5,000 and Loans to Low-Income Homeowners for Rehabilitation and Home Repairs: If you are a very low or low-income homeowner and need to make repairs in your home, complete rehabilitation projects, or complete minor upgrades to your home such as installing grab bars and other safety equipment in a bathroom, the City is starting a Low Income Homeowner Rehabilitation Fund to provide grants, rebates, and loans to assist you. Stay tuned for information on how to apply to this program.
Developers and Nonprofit Housing Developers and Service Providers interested in affordable housing in Foster City: In June 2026, we held a roundtable discussion on Cooperative Ventures and minimizing governmental constraints for developing affordable housing. We will hold these roundtables annually in person and via Zoom. The next meeting will take place in spring or early summer 2025. Please contact the Housing Coordinator at housing@fostercity.org to learn more about opportunities to develop affordable housing in Foster City or if you'd like to sign up to receive an invitation to the next roundtable discussion.
Multi-Lingual Tenant Resources: Our housing information form is available in multiple languages as listed below. If you don't see the language you need, contact us at housing@fostercity.org for help. 中文（简体） Español (México) Pусский 한국어 हिन्दी Українська العربية. Project Sentinel provides housing resources on fair housing and anti-discrimination for tenants in multiple languages. Click here: https://www.housing.org/other-resources
2023-2031 Housing Element Implementation: Anti-Displacement Strategy
On September 16, 2024, the City Council held a study session on developing an Anti-Displacement Strategy. Staff will develop the strategy and return to the City Council for review in the coming months. The strategy will apply only to below market rate units in Foster City. To watch the study session, click here.
2023 Housing Element Implementation: Rental Registry
On October 7, 2024, the City Council held a study session on exploring a Rental Registry. Staff will prepare a report and recommendations for a future City Council meeting in the coming months. The Rental Registry will apply only to below market rate units in Foster City. To watch the study session, click here.
