HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit offers webinars and workshops on a variety of housing and land use topics through an ongoing webinar series ― Inside California Housing Laws: Understanding the State’s policies, processes, and resources that shape our communities.
Inside California Housing Laws 2026 upcoming webinars:
| Title | Date & Time | Description | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Element Working Group (HEWG) | July 29, 2026; 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | The purpose of the Housing Element Working Group is to gather perspectives from stakeholders about the 6th housing element cycle and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the 7th housing element cycle process and outcomes. Please join us for a webinar discussion on this key talking point. | Zoom Registration |
Inside California Housing Laws 2026 past webinars:
| Title | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ABC’s of ADU’s | July 10, 2026 | This is an informational video on the fundamentals of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). While not a registered public webinar, this is a proactive approach to informing the public about State ADU Law as it applies today, and addressing frequently asked questions and the benefits of ADUs. Stay tuned for further entries on this topic! |
| Draft Update to the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process (SMAP) Guidelines Webinar for Public Comments | July 8, 2026 | This is an informational webinar that will provide an overview of HCD’s draft update to the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process Guidelines (PDF). The webinar is an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the draft. |
| Draft AB 2011 Guidelines Webinar for Public Comments | May 20, 2026 | This is an informational webinar that will provide an overview of HCD’s Draft AB 2011 Guidelines. The webinar is an opportunity to provide public comments on the draft. |
| Affordable Housing Preservation Laws (AHPL) – Updated Guide and Fact Sheets | May 13, 2026 | The Ins and Outs of the Guide to Affordable Housing Preservation Laws (AHPL), newly updated to reflect new amendments from AB 2926 (Kalra, effective January 1, 2025) and AB 1529 (effective January 1, 2026) |
| 2026 ADU Handbook Addendum | January 30, 2026 | HCD released the 2025 Addendum to the ADU Handbook and the 2026 ADU Handbook which covers new State ADU Laws. This webinar covers the changes to the Handbook. |