Regional Housing Technical Assistance (RHTA)

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

The Planning Commissioner Handbook is intended to help planning commissioners understand the planning process and terms and provide a window into planning challenges on the horizon. The handbook

The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Policies and Programs Toolkit was developed to assist local jurisdictions with completing the crucial step of establishing AFFH goals, policies and

A worksheet directed at local agency planning staff and intended to guide them through key policy considerations (and decisions) in the implementation of SB 9. This worksheet is best used in

SB 9 is intended to encourage the increased development of starter, moderately priced homes. Since many jurisdictions are currently preparing their sixth cycle housing elements, they have asked for

This model checklist is intended to assist local planning staff in their review of SB 9 applications for both two-unit developments and urban lot splits. This document includes a section for general

Jurisdictions can provide these sample affidavits to SB 9 applicants. Disclaimer: These documents are intended to provide general information and do not constitute legal advice. Additional facts

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

The Public Lands Playbook is designed to guide local governments and other public agencies through the process of inventorying, prioritizing and reusing publicly owned land. The playbook focuses on