City Council - 5PM - 2026-03-24
Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Sacramento City Council received the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report showing 2,737 housing units produced in 2025 (a 15% increase from 2024), though the city has only achieved 29% of its 45,580-unit RHNA target while 62% through the planning period. Staff highlighted completed affordable housing projects including Joshua's House, Paws Landing (former Roadway Inn), and Kind South, with multiple projects under construction including Bridge Housing, San Juan Apartments, and 13th And C Street workforce housing. The council also recognized the McClatchy High School girls flag football team for winning the CIF San Joaquin Section Division One championship.
Key Decisions (1)
2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Received
Council received informational report showing 2,737 housing units produced in 2025, representing 48% of annual RHNA target. City has completed 29% of total 45,580-unit RHNA allocation while 62% through the 8-year planning period. Sacramento leads California's top 6 housing-producing cities in units per capita.
Development Activity (18)
Joshua's House
Permanent supportive housing, began receiving referrals August 2025 from major health systems
Paws Landing (former Roadway Inn)
70 units permanent supportive housing, motel conversion funded primarily by Homekey
Kind South Project
City provided $8.4M loan (ARPA and MeasureU), targeted 80% AMI, total project cost $22.3M, currently 27% filled with reduced rent of $1,250
Bridge Housing Project
Mix of 1 and 3 bedroom units for families and singles, funded by AHSC, completion expected spring 2026 with move-ins potentially Mid-May
San Juan Apartments Phase 1
City-county partnership, lease-ups expected May 2026, Phase 2 planned for 70 additional units on county side
13th And C Street
127 units workforce housing, city provided $3M loan, under construction
Gateway East and West
Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units, East Side 60-80% AMI, West Side 80-120% AMI, funded with city risk management fund
Monarch Project
Under construction, framing and roof work, completion expected 2027
Donner Field Project
Senior affordable housing with 17 permanent supportive housing units, construction started November 2025, completion expected May 2027
Russell And Truxell Apartments (Fong Ranch Road)
119 multifamily units plus approximately 100 single family lots, rough grading expected fall 2026, street paving and sound wall by August 2027
1900 Club Center Drive
City surplus property with exclusive right to negotiate agreement, developer conducting community outreach
Step Up on Fruitridge
100 units permanent supportive housing, city funded acquisition, project currently stuck seeking financing options
On Broadway
Fully occupied, engaging potential commercial tenant, grand opening expected in coming months, AHSC funded with bike/pedestrian improvements on 34th Street and 2nd Avenue
Secure Project
Under construction, completion expected 2027, AHSC funded with S Street mobility project bike lanes between 5th and 21st Streets
Clover Apartments
Awarded $50M AHSC ($35M housing, $12.7M transportation infrastructure, $1.8M programming), applying for tax credits, construction expected late 2026
I Street Apartments
Awarded $71.6M AHSC, submitting for tax credits spring 2026, construction start expected February 2027
Rio Linda Senior Housing
100 units permanent supportive housing for seniors and senior veterans, Homekey Plus application under state review
MAC Road Housing Project
120 units permanent supportive housing for families and adults, Homekey Plus application awaiting HCD review
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Sacramento average rent of $1,900 is affordable to households at 80% AMI and significantly below statewide average of $2,700, with year-over-year rent decline.
Housing Demand
Sacramento average home sale price of $470,000 is affordable to moderate income households at 120% AMI and well below statewide average of $765,000, with year-over-year price decline.
Housing Demand
ADU production continues strong growth with 390 building permits issued in 2025, surpassing original housing element target of 600 ADUs for entire planning period.
Commercial Demand
Kind South Project targeted for 80% AMI is only 27% occupied and reduced rent to $1,250 due to voucher shortfall, indicating challenges in workforce housing lease-up.
Infrastructure
City identifying commercial corridor infrastructure investment as key to meeting RHNA goals, with focus on Stockton Boulevard, Marysville Boulevard, Franklin Boulevard, and Del Paso Boulevard.
Sentiment
Sacramento maintains pro-housing designation as first city in California to receive it, with staff noting city has implemented housing reforms ahead of state mandates.