New San Bruno Home Offers Independence for Adults With Developmental Disabilities | KQED

"Community leaders gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of a new affordable housing project in San Bruno designed specifically for adults with developmental disabilities - a population facing a severe shortage of stable living options in San Mateo County. "The healthcare district is fulfilling the highest claim in their charter, which is addressing the unmet needs of our most vulnerable residents," Neider said. "They know that providing a stable home reduces emergency room visits and improves mental health.""

"The home follows a cooperative living model where residents share communal spaces - including a kitchen, living room and a dedicated gaming or activity area - while maintaining five private bedrooms and one shared bedroom. Rent is capped at one-third of a resident's income. Reggie San Pablo, a director with AbilityPath, noted that the average rent for a studio apartment in the region often exceeds the total monthly income for adults receiving Supplemental Security Income."

"noted that the average rent for a studio apartment in the region often exceeds the total monthly income for adults receiving Supplemental Security Income. He said the cooperative model is a deliberate alternative to traditional apartment living, which can lead to social isolation. While the home does not provide 24-hour on-site staffing, residents receive 20 to 25 hours of weekly support through the organization's Independent Living Skills program. This includes coaching on budgeting, meal planning, community participation and tenancy stability."

AbilityPath opened a $1.8 million shared home in San Bruno on Jan. 12, 2026, as the second such project in San Mateo County. The home serves adults with developmental disabilities who face a scarcity of stable living options. The cooperative model pairs five private bedrooms and one shared bedroom with communal spaces and rent capped at one-third of income. The average regional studio rent often exceeds monthly Supplemental Security Income. The home provides 20 to 25 hours weekly of Independent Living Skills support for budgeting, meal planning, community participation and tenancy stability. A linked employment branch helps nearly 300 people find and keep work.

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