April 1, 2026 - Housing Commission

The City of Menlo Park Housing Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2026, primarily focused on housing development and affordable housing agreements. A key agenda item was the consideration and recommendation to the Planning Commission for approval of a below-market rate (BMR) housing agreement with 68 Willow Owners, LLC, for a 50-unit townhouse development at 68 Willow Road. The discussion included the option for the developer to choose between rental or for-sale units, with 15% of the units required to be affordable at specified income levels. Commissioners approved the recommendation unanimously. Additional topics included updates on community outreach events, the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) program, and upcoming housing-related resource fairs. There were no contract awards or direct procurement actions, but the meeting addressed policy and project approvals that impact future housing development and affordable housing procurement in the city.