City Submits Responses to HCD's Initial Comments on the Draft Housing Element

The Draft Housing Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on September 26, 2023 for a legally-mandated 90-day review period that runs through December 22, 2023. In the interest of expediting certification of the Element, HCD provided a preliminary checklist to the City on November 30, which requested some clarifications and additions to the Draft Element. The City has prepared these changes, shown in redline in the PDF files below, and is making them available for public review and comment prior to resubmittal to HCD on December 15, 2023.

A formal letter from HCD is anticipated on December 22, which may identify additional changes needed to ensure the Draft Housing Element is fully compliant with State law; however, the revisions in this interim submittal will minimize additional edits and revisions to be requested by HCD.

Documents submitted to HCD on December 8, 2023:

HCD's Initial Review Questions and City Responses

Revised Draft Housing Element Volume 1

Appendix A Sites Inventory

Appendix B Needs Assessment

Appendix C Housing Constraints

Appendix D AFFH Analysis

Appendix E Fifth Cycle Accomplishments

Appendix F Additional Analysis and Information in Support of Housing Projections

Appendix G Outreach Materials