‘This has been a long journey’: SJ council may take new look at affordable housing policy

AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING proposal that would enable community groups to buy multi-family homes could finally make it back to the San Jose City Council next month.

The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA, would give qualified nonprofits the ability to make the first offer on multi-family residential properties in San Jose. These nonprofits would then be able to rent at affordable rates to help renters keep their homes.