On Sept. 8, the City Council voted to approve the conversion of the Vallecito Mobile Estates from rental spaces to owner-occupied spaces. City officials expect the conversion process will take about a year.

Individuals with an annual income of less than $49,000 and households of two with an annual income of less than $56,000 will remain protected by a form of rent control. Other residents will also be provided rental protection over the first eight years as the rent is gradually brought up to market value.

For more information or questions, city staff is available to assist Vallecito residents:

•For technical questions regarding the conversion process and low-income housing, contact housing manager Russ Watson at (805) 449-2322.

•For other concerns, contact public information officer Andrew Powers at (805) 449-2148.