CITY BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
All residential development consisting of nine or more units designed and intended for permanent occupancy, located in any zoning district other than R-0, R-1, R-1.5 or R-1.7/PD shall maintain a percentage of the total number of dwelling units or parcels within the development as BMR units.
Any tentative map, use permit or special development permit approving residential construction projects shall state the number of housing units required to be provided as BMR units.
There is no BMR requirement for developments of less than nine parcels or units. Section 19.66.020 of the Sunnyvale Municipal code, below, states the requirements for the number of units in residential developments to be dedicated to the Below Market Rate Program.
Proposed Modifications to the Below Market Rate Requirements
Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.66: Affordable Housing
Below Market Rate Program Guidelines for Developers*
*At this time, BMR units are no longer required in new rental developments.
Sunnyvale General Plan
Housing Element
City Income Limits
Current Sales Price for NEW Development
BMR RENTAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION FORMS FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS
Wait List Administration
Wait List Application
Wait List Log
Annual Wait List Application Recertification
Initial Lease
Application to Rent
Income Verification Worksheet
Certification of No Existing Wait List
City Approval of Leasing to Employee
Addendum to BMR Lease
Addendum to BMR Lease - Adding New Occupant
Annual Tenant Certification
Annual Certification of Occupancy and Income
Annual Tenant Re-certification Form
Quarterly Report
Quarterly Wait List Certification
Wait List Log
Annual Report
Annual Report
Annual Report - Existing Tenants
Annual Report - Move-Outs
Annual Report - Move-Ins
Annual Report - Vacant
FAIR HOUSING INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
HUD issues guidance on LGBT housing discrimination complaints. Department addresses housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.)
The Civil Rights Act defines and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Its protections have been greatly expanded by subsequent legislation.
Fair Housing Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3601-3620)
The Fair Housing Act was enacted to prevent discrimination in rental and homeownership housing. The Act prohibits all forms of discrimination, in public and private housing markets, that is based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101)
The Act prohibits discrimination based on age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Therefore, while discrimination based on age is not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, it is unlawful to discriminate based on age in HOME-funded housing. Note: the Fair Housing Act defines circumstances in which a developer can lawfully develop housing exclusively for elderly residents.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development www.hud.gov
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
Project Sentinel www.housing.org
Project Sentinel is a nonprofit agency providing services to help people resolve housing problems including tenant/landlord counseling and mediation.
RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPERS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS
For more information about the planning and development process or for planning or development related questions, please visit the Planning Division web site by clicking here.
E-One Stop
One Stop Permit Center
Vacancy and Rent Survey
Housing Trust of Santa Clara County www.housingtrustscc.org
The Housing Trust is a non-profit organization that provides loans to low and moderate income home buyers throughout Santa Clara County in the form of low-interest, second mortgages and down payment assistance. Additionally, the Housing Trust provides funding for affordable housing developments.
Tri-County California Apartment Association www.tcaa.org
Tri-County CAA represents rental housing owners and managers who operate all types and sizes of residential rental property. Their mission is to represent the ethical members of the rental housing industry in all aspects of government affairs and to provide information, products and services which contribute to the success of their businesses. Tri-County CAA encourages and supports the fair, ethical and professional operation of rental housing.
California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) www.calhfa.ca.gov
CalHFA offers funding for some housing developments.