Town Meetings & News

The Planning Commission will hold a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6PM. To view the agenda when it is published visit: Planning Commission Agenda

To view meeting videos of The Town of Atherton Committees and Commissions visit: Atherton YouTube

Town Hall / Permit Center Closure Notice

The Town will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Presidents Day. The closure is for all Town services with the exception of Police Services that remain 24/7. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 21st.

Join a Committee

The Town of Atherton has 7 Committees and Commissions:

Audit and Finance
Bicycle and Pedestrian - 1 Vacancy
Environmental Programs - 2 Vacancies
Park and Recreation
Planning Commission - 1 Vacancy
Rail
Transportation - 1 Vacancy

To learn more or apply to serve on a Town Committee - Click Here.

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Housing Element News & Information

The Town certified, adopted and submitted its Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Housing Cycle to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review on January 31, 2023. Comments are anticipated in 60 days.

The Town recently released a letter notifying property owners within a 500-foot radius of the Gilmore House within Holbrook-Palmer Park. To review the letter click here.

To learn more about what was included in the plan or the process click here.

Take The Survey!

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Survey

The Town has released a survey to help us structure our ADU Program in support of the Housing Element Update process.

Please take a moment to complete our ADU Survey that will assist the Town in its presentation to the State HCD as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element process

For more details, visit the Town's Housing Webpage. To stay engaged on Town topics and issues, sign up for the Town's E-News here

January Storm News & Information

FEMA Individual Assistance

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program provides direct financial assistance to residents impacted by the January 2023 storms whose related costs are not covered by insurance. Eligible cost categories include temporary housing, repair/replacement of owner-occupied homes, repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, or funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care, and funerals.
Residents can apply at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Heat Pump & Water Heaters

Electrify Your Home!

Peninsula Clean Energy is providing homeowners in San Mateo County interest-free financing and new rebates to install electric water heaters and heating and A/C equipment. For more information, visit our All-Electric Homes webpage and read below.

Zero Percent Loan program

This new program will provide interest-free financing of as much as $10,000 per home for projects that include installation of electric heat pump equipment, including water heaters and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) units.

The loans will range from two to 10 years and be repaid on monthly electric bills. They do not require a credit check but do require the customer to have a zero past-due balance on their previous three PG&E billing statements.

New rebates for HVAC equipment

Residents can get a $3,500 rebate for installing an electric heat pump HVAC system. If an electrical panel upgrade is required, they may get up to $1,500 to assist with that cost.

They may also qualify for a BayREN rebate of $1,000 (this requires that they work with a BayREN contractor).

Residents who participate in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs qualify for an added $1,000 rebate.

Expanded rebate for heat pump water heaters

Heat pump water heater rebates are increased to $3,000. If an electrical panel upgrade is required, they may get up to $1,500 to assist with that cost.

They may also qualify for a BayREN rebate of $1,000 (this requires that they work with a BayREN contractor).

Residents who participate in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs qualify for an added $1,000 rebate.

HIP Housing Needs You!

HIP Housing needs your help! Human Investment Project Housing (HIP Housing) is a non-profit organization based in San Mateo County that specializes in affordable and creative housing solutions.

Each year, HIP Housing helps 1,400 people find housing or keep their homes through our Home Sharing, Self Sufficiency, and Property Development Programs. We could use your help with program outreach, event support, and more. To apply, please visit HIP Housing Volunteer application For more information, contact Laura Fanucchi lfanucchi@hiphousing.org or (650) 348 6660.

A.D.A.P.T Emergency Preparedness Tips

Create a Family Emergency Plan Where will you go? How will you communicate if you are separated? Have you identified escape routes? Where will you shut off gas, should you turn it off or on? Create an evacuation plan and a communications plan. (see getreadyatherton.org or details and lots of answers)

For more information and tips, visit: www.getreadyatherton.org

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... you can follow Atherton Police Crime Activity. To review click here.

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