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October 03, 2022

Michael Van Every Applauds Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Visionary Michael Van Every sees opportunity in transit-oriented mixed-use developments — outside of San Jose’s downtown core. Van Every is the President and Managing Partner of Republic Urban Properties, who completed an 83-unit apartment mixed-use complex in Downtown Morgan Hill in 2020. He commended Morgan Hill’s Economic Development, Planning, and City Manager’s offices for their commitment and expediency to supporting the Sunsweet Project every step of the way. Van Every said Morgan Hill is prepped for additional compact development and he will be keeping an eye out for future development opportunities.

Read the full article HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

September 16, 2022

Accessory Dwelling Units- What you need to know......

By Brittney Sherman

The City of Morgan Hill, along with the City of Gilroy, Guild Mortgage, and the CA Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) are hosting an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Grant Program Informational Webinar on Thursday, September 29th from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. If you have been considering building an ADU, live in Santa Clara County, and have a household income of up to $300,000. annually, then this webinar is for you! The CalHFA ADU Grant provides up to $40,000 towards pre-development and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an ADU. Predevelopment costs include site prep, architectural designs, permits, soil tests, impact fees, property survey, and energy reports.

Registration is required to attend this webinar. Please register in advance HERE!

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Housing Director Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@morganhill.ca.gov

July 28, 2022

July eNewsletter

By Brittney Sherman

In this eNewsletter, you will find information about key efforts that impact our business community including:

· 1st Quarter Sales Tax Overview

· Business License Renewals

· CalCompetes Tax Credit and Grant Program Cycle #2

· Magnolias Apartment Project to Include Farmworker Housing

· Silicon Valley Business Journal Event - Meet Morgan Hill

· Together at National Night Out

· Urbn Ranch, Crumbl Cookie, Bloom, MOHI Farm, and

Bath & Body Works

· Business Resources

Read the July 2022 eNewsletter HERE and reach out to the team if you have any questions or want to connect with us. Thank you for continuing to “Choose Morgan Hill.”

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

July 27, 2022

First Farmworker Apartment Complex to Break Ground in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

On Thursday, August 11, the first affordable apartment housing project to offer dedicated farmworker housing in Santa Clara County will break ground in Morgan Hill. This apartment project is a 73-unit multi-family complex called Royal Oak Village.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Housing Director Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@morganhill.ca.gov

July 22, 2022

Magnolia's Apartment Project to Include Farmworker Housing

By Brittney Sherman

The Magnolias Community is Morgan Hill's second rental project to include units specifically dedicated for farmworker housing. This multi-family rental community will feature 66-units and will be located at 17965 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. With the City of Morgan Hill's existing apartment vacancy rate at 1%, the Magnolias provides affordable housing options to households earning 30% to 60% of the area median income (AMI), which for a family of four is $168,500. This project provides much needed affordable housing for agricultural workers and unhoused families.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

Have questions? Contact City of Morgan Hill Housing Director Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca.Garcia@morganhill.ca.gov

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