Housing Open Data Tools

Track and download jurisdictions’ progress towards their housing goals by viewing data on housing applications, permits, and construction activity.

Identify development sites that may be eligible for streamlining under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) using a mapping tool managed by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

Search excess state-owned properties identified as potentially suitable for affordable housing development.

Learn how jurisdictions are using state planning grants to implement practices and solutions that accelerate housing production and meet housing needs.

Explore surplus local public land for which local agencies have sent notices of availability that is potentially suitable for affordable housing development.

Identify neighborhoods with characteristics shown by research to support positive economic, educational, and health outcomes for low-income families—particularly children.

Explore an interactive map of ‘affected cities and counties’ as defined by SB 330 that are prohibited from taking certain zoning-related actions that impede housing development.

Explore an interactive map of cities and counties (that have not met their housing targets) that allow a streamlined approval process for developments under SB 35.

Access fact sheets, model ordinances, and zoning templates that help streamline housing approvals, accelerate production, and create prohousing communities.

Download housing elements (local housing plans) submitted to HCD to learn about localities’ plans to address development constraints and meet future housing need.

Assess fair housing issues, patterns of segregation and integration, and access to opportunity across California using this interactive mapping tool.

View data from California’s homelessness response system and measure the state’s progress towards preventing and ending homelessness.

Track when local governments are required to have a final adopted housing element (local housing plan) that is certified by HCD in order to maintain compliance with Housing Element Law.

Track housing elements (local housing plans) currently under review by HCD and whether plans are in or out of compliance with state housing law.

Explore detailed data on housing conditions and costs, households and their housing needs, and housing production at the state and local level.

Learn about the state’s vision to ensure that every Californian has a safe, stable, and affordable home through a digital report with interactive data visualizations and maps.

View a snapshot of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program’s progress to date, including total funds paid and households served.

Explore data on the households and communities that will be served by the Homekey program, including how much funding has been awarded for new interim and permanent housing.

View key metrics that track HCD’s progress towards enforcing state housing laws and meaningfully and positively impacting the provision of housing in all communities across the state.

Explore a map of electronic housing element (local housing plan) sites inventories and local surplus and excess sites to identify development opportunities.