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Affordable units in new housing (inclusionary) in South San Francisco
South San Francisco's own rules on affordable units in new housing (inclusionary), with the code text for every value.
Each rule below links to the section of the South San Francisco Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What South San Francisco's code says
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Does South San Francisco require affordable units in new housing?
South San Francisco's code: Affordability lasts 55 years. (Applies to rental units.) (§ 20.380.006); Affordability lasts 55 years. (Applies to for-sale units.) (§ 20.380.006).
General information, not legal advice.
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