New Online Housing Policy and Data Explorer

Housing is a significant issue for the San Francisco Bay Area. A new online housing data portal is now available to easily access Bay Area housing permit activity and data about local housing policies adoption. Visit http://housing.abag.ca.gov/ to see how many housing building permits have been issued and the housing policies adopted in the 101 cities and towns and nine counties of the Bay Area.



Housing Permit Activity

The data portal maps all permits issued from 2014 to 2016. The permit explorer allows users to filter data by the permit issue year, affordability level, and housing type (singlefamily, multi-family, Accessory Dwelling Unit, etc.). Users can view these details for each new development. The explorer also allows users to see developments in relation to specific identified areas, including Priority Development Areas (PDAs), Transit Priority Areas (TPAs), and Housing Element Opportunity Sites. Housing Element Opportunity Sites are identified by cities, towns, and counties during the Housing Element update process.



Housing Policy Directory and Toolkit

Users of the data portal will be able to see at a glance which Bay Area jurisdictions that responded to the survey have adopted a particular policy and be able to easily access more details about different policy options, including links to a toolkit of best practices and model ordinances. The purpose of the policy directory and toolkit is to facilitate regional information sharing that helps jurisdictions better address their communities' housing needs.