The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify:
- local housing issues within the broader regional context
- determine associated housing needs
- set forth a housing strategy which will address those needs, consistent with adopted goals and policies
Housing Element information includes:
- Socioeconomic Profile
- Housing Needs
- Condition of Existing Housing Stock
- Constraints on Housing Production
- Opportunities for Energy Conservation in Residential Development
- Inventory of Land Suitable for Residential Development
- Description of Housing Programs
- Public Participation and Review Process
- Evaluation of Previous Housing Goals and Policies
The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on June 22, 2010.
Staff Report to the City Council »
Presentation to the City Council »
Current Draft of the Housing Element – This draft incorporates changes required by the State Department of Housing and Community Development as well as the addition of a new program (Program # 17 – Affordable Housing on Large Sites), which was introduced at the May 13, 2010 Planning Commission meeting.
» 2009 – 2014 Housing Element – clean copy (low resolution - 4.69MB)
» 2009 – 2014 Housing Element – changes tracked (low resolution - 2.4MB)
» 2009 – 2014 Housing Element – clean copy (high resolution - 10.31MB)
» 2009 – 2014 Housing Element – changes tracked (high resolution - 10.36MB)
Meetings where the Draft Housing Element has been Discussed:
Planning Commission Presentation – May 13, 2010
Planning Commission Public Hearing – May 13, 2010
Planning Commission Work Session – May 14, 2009
City Council Work Session – May 12, 2009
City Council Presentation – May 12, 2009
Planning Commission Work Session – March 5, 2009
Planning Commission Presentation – March 5, 2009
City Council Work Session - March 3, 2009
City Council Presentation - March 3, 2009
Citizens Advisory Commission – December 17, 2008 - Housing Element Presentation
Community Meeting on December 15, 2008
Joint Planning Commission/City Council Work Session on December 9, 2008
Report to City Council – September 16, 2008
For more information, please call Planning at 510-583-4200
Additional Information:
Current Housing Element adopted in 2003
General Plan
Myths and Facts About Affordable and High Density Housing
Association of Bay Area Governments
California Department of Housing and Community Development
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