Dwellings

Dwellings

City of San José Housing Department

Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (14)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
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feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

Dwellings is a podcast from the City of San José Housing Department, where we discuss ending homelessness, building affordable housing, and housing policy at the City and State level with local experts in the field. Theme music: "Speed City," composed and performed by Etienne Charles, courtesy of San Jose Jazz.

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Recent Episodes

S6E36 Episode 36: Searching for Solutions to Homelessness

Jan 13, 2026 35m

This episode of the Dwellings Podcast features Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home, who offers a wide-ranging look at homelessness in Silicon Valley and the mix of hope and urgency driving…

S6E35 Episode 35: The Eviction Prevention Program - Navigating Rights and Responsibilities

Sep 30, 2025 20m

Visit our page to learn more about your Rental Rights in San JoséEviction Prevention ProgramUnlawful Detainer - If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the…

S6E34 Episode 34: Hope in a Backpack - Frontline of Homelessness Response

Jul 31, 2025 33m

Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program(TOEP) - a model focusing on resolving encampments. Collaboration between departments helps bringing specific services and resources to sites and encourage…

S6E33 Episode 33: Closing the Gap in Affordable Housing Financing

Jun 16, 2025 18m

Affordable Housing - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines “affordable housing” as housing on which the occupant pays no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs,…

S6E32 Episode 32: The Housing Department's Homelessness Response

Apr 24, 2025 24m

To learn more about the City’s Homelessness Response, please visit Homelessness Response Page. To learn more about the Interim Housing, please visit - Interim Housing Page.To learn more about the…

S5E31 Episode 31: Meet the Grants Team

Dec 19, 2024 20m

Visit our page to learn more about Nonprofit Grant ProgramsLearn more about the Consolidated and Annual PlansCurrent 2020-2025 Consolidated PlanPortuguese Organization for Social Services and…

S5E30 Episode 30: Housing Element 2024 Goals and Strategies

Oct 28, 2024 39m

• Visit the Housing Element website to learn more.• San José's Envision 2040 General Plan• Learn about Chapter 3: Housing Goals and Strategies• Check out the Housing Catalyst Workplan Dashboard to…

S5E29 Episode 29: A Conversation With The Housing Director

Sep 12, 2024 36m

Please visit our Housing Department Website to learn more about the work we do for our community.Sign up for The Housing Department NewsletterFor all the updates, follow us on Social…

S5E28 Episode 28: Do you really know what affordable housing is?

Jul 25, 2024 23m

Affordable Housing - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines “affordable housing” as housing on which the occupant pays no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs,…

S5E27 Episode 27 - Envision San José 2040

Jun 03, 2024 33m

To learn more about Planning Building and Code Enforcement, please visit CSJ Planning Building and Code Enforcement home pageLearn more about the 2040 General PlanLearn about the 4-year reviewGeneral…

S5E26 Episode 26: Renting Has Its Rights

Apr 26, 2024 28m

To learn more about Renting Has Its Rights, please visit sanjoseca.gov/rentalrights. To learn more about San José Housing Ordinances, please visit - Housing OrdinancesVisit our Eviction Process Page…

S4E25 Episode 25: Eviction Prevention Programs in San Jose

Dec 21, 2023 17m

Visit our page to learn more about the Rent Stabilization ProgramReceived a Notice to Vacate? Understand what they mean on ourUnderstand Eviction ProceduresEviction Help CenterSacred Heart Community…

S4E24 Episode 24: Heading Home Program - Ending Family Homelessness

Dec 14, 2023 28m

Visit the Heading Home website to learn more.Continuum of Care (COC)Santa Clara County Rapid RehousingBill Wilson Center – Here4You – Hotline (408)385-2400Emergency Housing Voucher(EHV)Casitas de…

S4E23 Episode 23: Preparing Your Home for an Emergency

Dec 07, 2023 25m

Please visit The Office of Emergency Management website to learn more.Sign up for AlertSCCFor guides, alerts and more information visit CalOES.ca.govTips on how to prepare Ready.govBe PreparedBe…

S4E22 Episode 22: The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) - Tackling the Housing Crisis at a Larger Scale

Nov 30, 2023 47m

Impact fees - one-time charges assessed by a local government against a new development project to help pay for new or expanded public capital facilities that will directly address the increased…

S4E21 Episode 21: Association of Bay Area Governments(ABAG)

Nov 16, 2023 31m

Builders Remedy - The builder's remedy is a mechanism in the Housing Accountability Act that prohibits any city that has not adopted a compliant housing element by the required deadline from applying…

S4E20 Episode 20: Ministerial Approvals

Nov 09, 2023 26m

To learn more about Planning Building and Code Enforcement, please visit the City’s  Planning Building and Code Enforcement home pageCEQA ReviewSJpermits.orgLearn more about the San José General…

S4E19 Episode 19: The January 2023 Storm Event and Homeless Rehousing

Nov 02, 2023 38m

To learn more about the HomeFirst, please visit https://www.homefirstscc.org/. To learn more about the AmericanRed Cross, please visit - https://www.redcross.org/To learn more about the Office of…

S3E18 Episode 18: The Lived Experience Advisory Board

Feb 23, 2023 41m

Thanks so much, Chad and Greg, for joining me on today’s episode. To learn more about the Lived Experience Advisory Board, please visit https://leabsv.org/. HomebaseDestination: HomeContinuum of Care…

S3E17 Episode 17: How does affordable housing financing work?

Feb 16, 2023 27m

To learn more about Affordable Housing Financing, please visit our website at www.sjhousing.org. Bond FundingInclusionary rental complianceDeveloper Fees and ChargesLearn about Rent…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Dwellings have?

Dwellings has published 38 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Education, Government.

Is Dwellings still active?

Dwellings is currently active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 31m.

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