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

"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."

"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. The organization also operates a dedicated employment branch that currently supports nearly 300 people in obtaining and keeping work, with jobs in tech, retail and administrative roles,"

AbilityPath opened a $1.8 million shared home in San Bruno on Jan. 12, 2026, the second such building in San Mateo County. The home uses a cooperative living model with five private bedrooms, one shared bedroom, and communal kitchen, living room and a dedicated gaming or activity area. Rent is capped at one-third of a resident's income. Residents receive 20 to 25 hours weekly support through an Independent Living Skills program covering budgeting, meal planning, community participation and tenancy stability. The organization also operates an employment branch supporting nearly 300 people into jobs across tech, retail and administrative roles. Huntington House sits a few blocks from Caltrain.

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