Commercial developments in San Jose just got a little more expensive to build, but the extra costs will go to new affordable homes.

The linkage fee on commercial developments—offices, warehouses, hotels and retail shops—would fund affordable housing in the city.

D3 Councilor Raul Peralez called it “more than disappointing” that a feasibility study on the fee faces yet another several-month delay.

Councilman Don Rocha stunned allies and adversaries alike when he skipped a vote Tuesday on a proposal to study commercial impact fees.