The Bay Area Housing Element Working Group recently sent this letter to all the Planning Directors around the region. This Working Group is comprised of equity advocates who are participating in the
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Submitting your Housing Element is just the start. Addressing HCD’s comments to get it certified is the next step. This webinar featured a conversation with jurisdictions from Southern California and
ABAG staff and consultants have reviewed Housing Element comment letters for Bay Area jurisdictions as HCD has released them. A total of six jurisdictions have received comment letters as of September
Senate Bill (SB) 9, one of California's most sweeping zoning reform bills, became law on January 1, 2022. By allowing single-family owners to create up to four housing units on their property, the law
This memo summarizes timing requirements for the adoption of housing elements and required rezoning. It also notes some of the potential risks that may result from missing these deadlines, including
This is a model ordinance for the implementation of SB 9 at the local level. While SB 9 does not require jurisdictions to adopt an implementing ordinance, it does permit adoption of one. The model
State law requires local jurisdictions to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) through their Housing Element updates, which includes performing extensive analysis as part of an Assessment of Fair
This Best Practices for Equitable Engagement primer provides recommendations, guidelines and other resources to help Bay Area cities, towns and counties engage with all segments of their communities
This communications guide uses research from the Bay Area conducted to help local policymakers and government staff hold productive conversations with residents about planning for housing. This guide
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