Rotary Gardens Affordable Senior Housing Financing
South San Francisco
Summary
The city is chipping in $7.8 million plus fee waivers to build 80 affordable senior apartments at 500 Linden Avenue, which unlocks $16.8 million from the county. Some units will rent for under $500 a month. Construction could start by the end of 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
$7.8 million from the commercial linkage fee fund plus $1.2 million in waived fees — no general fund money.
Low-income seniors, including 20 units set aside for homeless and special-needs residents at deep affordability levels.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Special City Council — September 30, 2026
The council cleared two financing steps for an 80-unit fully affordable senior housing project at 500 Linden Avenue — a city loan of up to $7.87 million and a TEFRA approval for $30 million in tax-exempt bonds. Construction is expected to begin in the next few months.
South City approves financing gap for senior housing
South City approves financing gap for senior housing San Mateo Daily Journal
City Council — January 14, 2026
The city committed $7.87 million plus $1.2 million in fee reductions to help build 80 affordable senior apartments at 500 Linden Avenue. The county's record $16.8 million award depends on this money, and construction could start by late 2026.
Parking Place Commission — January 13, 2026
The city is chipping in $7.8 million plus fee waivers to build 80 affordable senior apartments at 500 Linden Avenue, which unlocks $16.8 million from the county. Some units will rent for under $500 a month. Construction could start by the end of 2026.
Related development
Rotary Gardens Affordable Senior Housing
Eighty new affordable homes for seniors in South City, with construction expected to begin in the next few months.
Rotary Gardens Phase 1 (500 Linden Avenue)
Construction could start by late 2026, with the wait list opening about six months before completion. Rents range from under $500/month at the deepest affordability to roughly $1,600/month at 60 percent AMI.
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