SLO County Approves 38-Unit Nipomo Apartment Complex

The Hill Street Apartments project includes market-rate housing and community amenities.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a 38-unit apartment complex in Nipomo. The Hill Street Apartments project will include two three-story residential buildings with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, as well as amenities like an outdoor barbecue area, playground, and walking paths.

Why it matters

The approval of this residential development in Nipomo, a growing community in SLO County, reflects the ongoing need for more housing options in the region. The inclusion of community spaces and amenities also aligns with efforts to create more livable, walkable neighborhoods.

The details

The 1.24-acre Hill Street Apartments project will feature 38 market-rate units across two three-story buildings. The mix includes 13 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom apartments. Planned amenities for residents include an outdoor barbecue area, picnic tables, playground, open space, walking paths, seating areas, and a fire pit.

  • On February 28, 2026, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit for the project.

The players

San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission

The government body responsible for reviewing and approving land use and development projects in San Luis Obispo County.

Hill Street Apartments

A 38-unit residential development planned for a 1.24-acre site in Nipomo, California.

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The takeaway

The approval of the Hill Street Apartments project demonstrates the ongoing demand for new housing in growing communities like Nipomo, and the importance of incorporating community-oriented amenities into residential developments.