Revised Draft 2023-31 Housing Element Available for Public Review

Under State law, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) must review and certify the City's 2023-31 Housing Element as complete. On December 22, 2023 HCD completed review of the Draft Housing Element, finding that while it meets many of the statutory requirements, some revisions are needed for full compliance with State law. The City has been working directly with HCD staff to ensure revisions made adequately address the comments. The Revised Draft Housing Element is now available for public review before it is formally resubmitted to HCD for certification. The City intends to resubmit on Friday, April 26, 2024 and a Joint Planning Commission and City Council hearing is anticipated in June, when the Monterey 2031 General Plan Update (including the Housing Element) and EIR will be considered for adoption.

Documents to be submitted to HCD on April 30, 2024:

• HCD's Formal Review Letter dated December 22, 2023
• 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

Comments can be sent to the Planning Division by emailing Christy Sabdo, Senior Associate Planner: sabdo@monterey.org or mailing a letter to City of Monterey Planning Division, 580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940. All comments received will be shared with the Planning Commission and City Council ahead of the public hearing planned in June 2024.