Regional Housing Technical Assistance

AB 2011, the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022 and SB 6, the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022, are intended to permit residential development on sites currently zoned and designated

It will be challenging this cycle for many Bay Area jurisdictions to adopt and certify their Housing Element by the statutory deadline. Some state and regional funding sources tie eligibility for

HCD's comment letters to Bay Area jurisdictions include many remarks about AFFH. These documents are sample analyses provided by HCD.

This guide is intended to provide practical advice to cities, towns and counties for conducting outreach and engagement — even if there are not farms or farmworkers living within your community. The

There are new data requirements related to SB 9 and student housing that local jurisdictions must include in their Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) due April 1, 2023. In this webinar

These templates can be used by jurisdictions to present their final Housing Elements to their governing bodies for adoption. The templates can be used in one of two ways: Scenario A: Jurisdictions can

California cities have been implementing affordable homebuyer programs for more than 30 years. This paper highlights how to create lasting affordability through these programs. Prepared and published

This work group is designed for local planning, housing and economic development staff interested in learning about the challenges and opportunities involved in transforming aging malls and office

The 2022 Housing Element Statutory Provisions Checklist can assist cities and counties that may adopt a housing element before January 31, 2023 and before receiving HCD approval of the proposed

Media stories about housing shape public perception and can help or hinder jurisdictions’ housing policies and programs. This training helped local planning and housing staff develop housing messages