Welcome to the Department’s newest technical assistance resource to assist local governments in adopting housing elements that effectively address housing needs, the specific requirements of State law and in furtherance of local goals and objectives. The Department is committed to working in partnership with local governments and the public and private sectors in addressing California’s continuing housing crisis.

NEW! For examples of model housing elements in compliance with housing element law click here.

Getting Started

Two women looking at an architectural drawing in wooden structure.
 
 

Housing Needs

Three homes with playground in front and kids playing.
 
 

Sites Inventory/Analysis

A yellow map with highlighted orange sections.
 
 

Constraints

Hands pointing at an architectural drawing.
 
 

Program Requirements

A view of yellow homes and lights at night.
 
 

Other Requirements

Tan apartment building with plants and tables in front.
 
 
Last Updated 5/6/2010