BMR Guidelines Tool Kit

This resource offers guidance for implementing Below Market Rate Inclusionary housing policies through a comprehensive administrative guidebook. The three-step process helps jurisdictions develop clear guidelines that standardize requirements across entitlement, construction, and occupancy phases. First, jurisdictions can review existing policies using our checklist to identify gaps. Second, they can utilize our template (which incorporates Bay Area best practices) to create customized guidelines that align with local regulations. Finally, they can adopt the guidelines through their jurisdiction’s approval process, ideally allowing for administrative updates.