The City of Mountain View launched Elevate MV, a guaranteed basic income pilot program for extremely low-income Mountain View families, in September 2022. For more information, visit Elevate MV Pilot Program.

Get the latest information on the City of Mountain View's efforts to increase the housing supply and create more opportunities for affordable housing, including assisted living, senior housing, teacher housing, veteran housing and housing opportunities for all levels of income.

Get information on the City's latest efforts for homeless and unstably housed residents.

After Mountain View voters approved the Measure C ballot measure by nearly 57% in the November 2020 election, the City of Mountain View began implementing what is referred to as the Narrow Streets Ordinance. The ordinance bans the parking of oversized vehicles, including boats, large trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs), to address traffic safety concerns on streets that are 40 feet wide or less.

View more information about the Narrow Streets Ordinance.

The City of Mountain View's Rent Stabilization Program implements the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act, a voter approved measure (Measure V, 2016), to stabilize the community by reducing rental housing turnover in certain rental units.

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Shoreline at Mountain View regional park celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023.

The 750-acre wildlife and recreation area connects to nine miles of multi-use trails through the city and provides access to the bay and protected habitats for those throughout the region.

For more details, explore Shoreline online.

In spring 2021, the Mountain View City Council passed an update to the City ordinance that bans smoking (and vaping) in multi-unit housing.

Learn more about smoking prohibition in multi-unit residences.

In June 2021, the City Council adopted seven strategic priorities, which identify critical policy areas that works toward a vision of the Mountain View strives to be in the next 3-to-5 years.

In support of these strategic priorities and visions, the City Council biannually adopts a work plan.

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Learn more about the City's advisory bodies and how to apply to serve on one.

After experiencing one of California’s wettest winters on record, California's governor announced on Friday, March 24 that he will roll back some of the state’s most severe drought restrictions. 

For the latest details on local water conditions, visit the Water Conservation webpage.

The City of Mountain View's website redesign project entailed the replacement of an eight-year-old City website as well as the creation of dedicated sites for Economic Development, the Mountain View Public Library and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

The new MountainView.gov launched in May 2023. Learn more...