Using a one-time, $24 million state grant, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) launched its new Regional Housing Technical Assistance (RHTA) program in late 2020. The program serves as a bridge between state regulators and local governments responsible for land use policies and seeks to catalyze collaborative efforts to address regional housing needs.
Download the "ABAG Helps Cities, Counties Meet New State Housing Mandates" information sheet.
This overview highlights program offerings, including ABAG’s:
- Regional Planning Consultants Bench
- Equity Platform
- Regional Data Tools
- Housing Element Site Selection (HESS) Tool
- Housing Element Data Packets
- County Planning Collaboratives
- Funding for Civic Engagement
- Online Training
Information on many of these resources can also be found in this Technical Assistance database.