# October 27, 2026 - City Council Español


**Body:** CityofMenloPark
**Date:** October 26, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Grants & Funding


The Menlo Park City Council’s October 27, 2026 meeting approved guidelines for new rental- and legal-assistance programs. Staff proposed $75,000 for rental assistance in the program’s first year; under the MTC Transit-Oriented Communities policy, each program must receive at least $300,000 over four years ($600,000 total). The programs would serve eligible low-income households, with rental assistance capped at $5,000 per household once every 12 months and legal services ranging from education and consultations to representation. Council approved the guidelines unanimously. Staff expects to issue an RFP and launch the programs in the first quarter of 2027, potentially using one or multiple service providers; proposals are expected to address outreach, intake, case coordination, response times, and reporting. The programs are intended as a pilot, with future evaluation of effectiveness and funding.

**Source:** CityofMenloPark