Residential Entitlement Extensions Extended to Four Years
South San Francisco
Summary
Housing projects approved by the city currently have three years to get building permits before starting over. With high interest rates and construction costs, every large residential project since 2020 has needed an extension. The change gives housing — including about 200 affordable units — one more year to secure financing.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost; helps keep approved housing projects — including 200 affordable units — from lapsing and restarting.
Housing developers, especially affordable housing builders, and future residents who need those homes built.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — August 26, 2026
Approved housing projects now get up to two extra years to secure financing and pull building permits, protecting roughly 850 approved units — including affordable projects like Rotary Gardens Phase 2 — from having to start the approval process over.
Planning Commission — July 16, 2026
Housing projects approved by the city currently have three years to get building permits before starting over. With high interest rates and construction costs, every large residential project since 2020 has needed an extension. The change gives housing — including about 200 affordable units — one more year to secure financing.
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