Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — HOUSING›Chapter 5.10 — HOUSING PAYMENT EQUALITY
San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 Definitions
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
5.10.200 - Definitions.¶
The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter. Words and phrases not defined in this Part 2 shall be interpreted so as to give this chapter its most reasonable application.
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5.10.205 - Aggrieved person.¶
"Aggrieved Person" includes any person who claims to have been injured, or will be injured, by a prohibited act listed in Part 4 below.
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5.10.210 - Director.¶
"Director" means the City's Director of the Department of Housing or the Director's designee.
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5.10.215 - Co-living community.¶
"Co-Living Community" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.197 of the San José Municipal Code.
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5.10.220 - Guest room.¶
"Guest Room" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.460 of the San José Municipal Code.
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5.10.225 - Guesthouse.¶
"Guesthouse" shall have the meanings provided in Sections 20.200.470 and 20.200.480 of the San José Municipal Code.
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5.10.230 - Landlord.¶
"Landlord" means any individual, firm, corporation, or other organization or group of persons however organized, including their agent(s), that offers, or is otherwise involved in, the rental or leasing of residential real property.
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5.10.235 - Mobilehome.¶
"Mobilehome" means a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to contain not more than one dwelling unit, to be used with or without a foundation system.
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5.10.240 - Mobilehome park.¶
"Mobilehome park" means any area or tract of land where two or more mobilehome lots are rented or leased, or held out for rent or lease, to accommodate mobilehomes used for human habitation for permanent, as opposed to transient, occupancy.
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5.10.245 - Multiple dwelling.¶
"Multiple Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.340 of the San José Municipal Code.
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5.10.250 - One-family dwelling.¶
"One Family Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.320 of the San José Municipal Code.
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5.10.255 - Secondary dwelling.¶
"Secondary Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.325 of the San José Municipal Code.
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5.10.260 - Source of income.¶
"Source of Income" shall mean all lawful sources of income or rental assistance from any Federal, State, local or non-profit administered benefit or subsidy program including, but not limited to, the Section 8 Voucher Program.
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5.10.265 - Two-family dwelling.¶
"Two- Family Dwelling" shall have the meaning provided in Section 20.200.330 of the San José Municipal Code.
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