626 Walnut Street Affordable Housing
San Carlos
Description
A 95-unit, 100% affordable seven-story building on three vacant county-owned parcels (0.61 acres) near downtown, with two-level parking and a central courtyard. It's in SB 330 pre-application review; a formal application is expected in June and a Planning Commission hearing this fall.
Impact summary
The project would replace an active retail stretch with housing, raising questions about downtown vitality and how the community learns about state-streamlined projects that never formally come before the council.
Applicant
- Name
- MidPen Housing (in partnership with the County of San Mateo)
- Address
- 626 Walnut Street, San Carlos, CA 94070See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026
A 95-unit, 100% affordable seven-story building on three vacant county-owned parcels (0.61 acres) near downtown, with two-level parking and a central courtyard. It's in SB 330 pre-application review; a formal application is expected in June and a Planning Commission hearing this fall.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 27, 2026
Council Member Dugan raised concerns about the proposed 100% workforce housing project replacing a fully activated retail block, and the council scheduled a May 26 presentation by MidPen and staff.
Related issues (1)
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