San Jose has adopted new rules to protect residents of its 58 mobile home parks, making it harder for developers to convert the sites for other purposes. The City Council now must approve zoning changes for any redevelopment that does not involve mobile homes, extending protections to more parks.
Mobile home parks offer affordable housing in San Jose, with ownership of homes but leasing of land. The regulations aim to prevent displacement concerns, exemplified by the Winchester Ranch residents' successful deal in 2015.
Mobile home resident Jill Borders thanked the council for the added protections, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding residents from displacement and maintaining stable housing options.
San Jose's mobile home parks are primarily inhabited by seniors and middle-income families, providing a more affordable alternative to traditional housing with costs significantly lower than single-family homes in the area.
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