San José Municipal Code § 5.06.100 Purpose.
5.06.100 - Purpose.
The purpose of the department of housing is to administer the city's comprehensive affordable housing program. To achieve that purpose, the department assists in the financing of acquisition, development, construction and rehabilitation of single-family dwelling units, multi-family dwelling units and mobilehomes for lower and moderate income residents of the City of San José. Additionally, the department manages its portfolio of loans, develops and implements housing policy, coordinates homeless programs and activities on behalf of the city, and assists in revitalizing neighborhoods through its housing assistance programs.
(Ords. 23589, 24500, 26127, 26657.)