Local housing actions
Recent City of San Luis Obispo and SLO County decisions that affect housing, newest first. We only list actions confirmed on the City or County website, and link each one to the record.
Welcome Home Village opens
The County opened Welcome Home Village on its Health Agency campus in San Luis Obispo: 40 permanent supportive housing units and 14 interim units, first serving people who had been living along the Bob Jones Bike Trail. Good Samaritan Shelter operates it; the trail encampment work is funded by a $13.4 million state Encampment Resolution Fund grant.
Source: County announcement
Mobile home rent rules updated for home sales
Council passed Ordinance 1759, amending the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance to address space rent increases when a mobile home is sold under an existing lease, and adding a requirement that park owners notify tenants. It was introduced at an August 18 public hearing.
Source: City public hearing notice · Municipal Code 5.44.060
$350,000 for three affordable housing projects
On the consent agenda, Council released $350,000 in state Prohousing Incentive Program funds to three local affordable housing projects serving low-income families, seniors and residents who need supportive housing.
Source: Aug. 4 Council recap
Housing rules update adopted
A citywide update to zoning, subdivision and permit rules: clearer ADU setback and height standards, more residential lots eligible to be split under state law, new accessory building rules, clarified homestay permits, and mobile home rent stabilization extended to long-term space leases. Introduced May 5 and adopted on the June 2 consent agenda; the City describes the changes as meant to better meet the housing needs of low-income and special-needs residents. The mobile home change appears in the Municipal Code as Ordinance 1757.
Source: May 5 Council recap · June 2 Council recap · Municipal Code 5.44.030
Council studies a mandatory rental registry
After a nearly five-hour study session on "Safe & Stable Rental Housing," Council took no formal action but directed staff to study a program requiring all rental properties to register with the City. Staff will outline structure, software, costs, staffing, timeline and possible fees as a work item for the 2027–29 budget. Nearly two-thirds of SLO households rent.
Source: Feb 24 Council recap
Housing grants and funds set aside
Council approved more than $284,000 in Community Development Block Grants for lower-income housing, and set aside $369,804 for future budget discussions that could fund a rental registry or a tenant-landlord dispute resolution program.
Source: Feb 17 Council recap
Laguna Lake Golf Course: housing to be studied later
At a study session on the golf course, Council directed staff to proceed with repairs and new programming. Possible future housing on the site will be evaluated in future updates to the Housing Element.
Source: Feb 3 Council recap
County named "Prohousing" by the state
The state housing department designated the County as Prohousing, which gives it priority in state housing and infrastructure grants. Supervisors adopted more flexible multi-family rules for inland and coastal communities, and a Regional Housing Incentive Program and Regional Housing Fund aimed at about 280 approved affordable units that lack funding.
Source: County announcement
Up to three ADUs per home in unincorporated areas
Supervisors updated the County ADU and SB 9 ordinances, allowing up to three accessory dwelling units per primary residence and streamlining SB 9 permits. Effective July 3, 2025.
Source: County announcement
General information, not legal advice. Laws and local rules change, and exemptions depend on the facts. For a specific situation, check the source or talk to a California-licensed attorney. Tenants and landlords can also use the California Courts eviction & housing self-help guide. Last reviewed October 8, 2026.