Building communities where people can stay and thrive
Let’s build a better San Mateo County for all of us
About
Let’s Talk Housing is a community-centered, multi-jurisdiction engagement and education platform to help understand and prevent displacement in San Mateo County.
Led by the Cities, Towns, and the County of San Mateo, we’re building tools and resources to support every community in responding to housing needs and help prevent displacement.
Rooted in our communities, growing a place for everyone.
What do we mean when we talk about displacement?
Displacement is when you are forced to move for reasons outside of your control.
For example:
- Your rent has gone up to a price you can’t afford.
- You have a crisis (like a job loss or a medical emergency) and can’t make your rent or mortgage payment.
- The place you live is being torn down.
Watch this five minute video from The Urban Displacement Project to learn more about displacement and how it is affecting communities across the US.
Learn More
Learn About Displacement
Explore types of displacement, why it happens, and its effects.
Discover Why This Matters
Learn about displacement in our communities.
Explore Action Opportunities
Read about ways to prevent displacement and support those who have been displaced.
Get Involved
Take the Community Survey!
Tell us what you think about displacement and how it is affecting you and your community.
Your feedback is important and will help local staff understand how best to address displacement in our communities.
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You’ll be updated when new resources are added to the website or when there are new opportunities to get involved.
Check out other ways to get involved and learn more:
Connect to Your Community
Learn more about the housing element, get local information about housing and connect with local staff.
Browse Resources
Download informational handouts and connect with organizations that are working to prevent displacement.