Construction starts on 220 affordable homes in downtown San Jose

Construction begins

A 15-story housing tower is under construction in downtown San Jose, with plans for 220 affordable apartments. The project is the latest development tied to the city’s effort to add housing in its central district.

The apartments are intended to be affordable rather than offered only at market rates. The project’s size—220 homes across 15 stories—makes it a significant addition to downtown housing capacity.

What the project adds

The development will bring new residential units to downtown San Jose, where housing construction can place residents near the city center. The project’s affordable designation is intended to serve households that may not be able to pay typical market rents.

Construction marks a move from planning to the building phase. The tower’s final completion date, the number of floors devoted to housing and other project features have not been announced.

What to watch

The next milestones will include the pace of construction and the project’s eventual opening. Future updates may also clarify how the 220 apartments will be allocated, what income limits will apply and when applications will begin.

The Mercury News reported on the project.