Every city and county in California must adopt a comprehensive “general
plan” to govern its land use and planning decisions. All planning and
development actions must be consistent with the general plan. Progressive
Housing Advocates Taskforce
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represented in the Housing Elements now being created by Santa Cruz cities and
the county.
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State Of California Housing & Community Development Housing Element Web Page
State law recognizes the vital role local governments play in the supply and affordability of housing. Each governing body (City Council or Board of Supervisors) of a local government in California is required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city, city and county, or county. The housing element is one of the seven mandated elements of the local general plan
Sources of Data on State and Local Housing Needs from The Center On budget and Policy Priorities
A listing of current available sources of state and local housing data. The data are predominantly obtained from the Census and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Housing Element Law From the California Housing Law Project
Every city and county in California must adopt a comprehensive “general
plan” to govern its land use and planning decisions. All planning and
development actions must be consistent with the general plan.
Anti-Nimby Tools From the California Housing Law Project
Historically, local governments have had broad discretion in the approval of residential development. However, local parochialism and prejudices often result in policies and practices that exclude the development of affordable housing, thereby exacerbating patterns of racial and economic segregation and creating a substantial imbalance of jobs and housing.
Latest Updates From the National Low-Income Housing Coalition
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to ending America’s affordable housing crisis.
Western Center on Law and Poverty’s housing links
Your annotated connection to the wealth of affordable housing information on the web.
Housing California White Papers:
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