Review the latest Housing Element draft for your community.
Cities are currently preparing and releasing their Housing Element Update drafts. The table below summarizes the progress that your community has made on its Housing Element Update, where to read the latest draft, opportunities to share comments or questions, and where to find more information. Newly released drafts and status updates will be added as they become available.
The more people we hear from, the better our plans for the future of housing will reflect what is actually needed.
| Your Community | Current Housing Element status and progress | Read the latest draft | Opportunities to connect | For more information |
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| Atherton | On January 31, 2023, the Town self-certified and adopted its 2023-2031 Housing Element. The State has 60 days to review the Housing Element and to decide whether it is in substantial compliance with State law. It is anticipated that the State will have comments and the Town may need to make revisions. To that end, the Town is continuing a community conversation on alternative multifamily housing solutions. On April 4, 2023, Atherton received another comment letter from HCD. The Town is currently reviewing the letter. | Click here for City Council Adopted Final Draft | Email council@ci.atherton.ca.us for comments and questions Sign up for the Housing Element email listserv Look out for social media announcements on NextDoor, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Simplicity | Website City Manager’s Office Update |
| Belmont | Housing Element was adopted January 30, 2023 and submitted to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification on February 1, 2023. HCD Response letter received 4/3/2023, indicating most statutory requirements have been met but additional revisions are necessary. The City intends to quickly revise the draft and hold public hearings again in May. | Click here for City Council Adopted Final Draft | Email housing@belmont.gov for comments and questions Send mail to "City of Belmont, Attn: Jennifer Rose, Housing Manager, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002.” for comments Sign up for email updates | Website |
| Brisbane | Following a public hearing on February 2, 2023, the City Council adopted the revised 2023-2031 Housing Element. The City received comments on the adopted Element from HCD on 4/5/2023 and will continue working with HCD to address these comments. Any revisions to the adopted Element would be released for public review and comment and considered by the City Council at a future public hearing. | Click here for Adopted and Certified Final Draft | Email planning@brisbaneca.org for comments and questions Send mail to “Community Development Department, City of Brisbane, 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005” for comments Sign up for email updates | Website |
| Burlingame | A first draft of the Housing Element was submitted to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on February 17, 2023. | Click here for Adopted Final Draft | Email jsanfilippo@burlingame.org for comments and questions | Website |
| Colma | On March 29th, 2023, the Town received a response letter from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with comments and edits required to reach compliance. | Click here for Revised HCD Submitted Draft | Email planning@colma.ca.gov for comments and questions | Website |
| Daly City | The City’s contractor is preparing an Administrative Draft, which should be released to us early next month. | Click here for Public Review Draft | Email mvanlonkhuysen@dalycity.org for comments and questions | [URL Link] |
| East Palo Alto | On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted the City of East Palo Alto 2023-2031 Housing Element. The City's first draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on October 21, 2022. The revised and adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element was submitted to HCD on February 24, 2023. | Click here for Adopted Final Draft | Email housing@cityofepa.org for comments and questions Send mail to “Housing and Economic Development Manager, City of East Palo Alto, Housing Division, 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303” for comments Join the City’s email list for Housing Element updates | Website |
| Foster City | On February 24, 2023, City submitted the revised Draft of the Housing Element 2023-31 (dated February 16, 2023) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) incorporating comments/edits in response to HCD’s initial comment letter and public feedback for review. HCD may take up to 60 days for its review. | Click here for Revised HCD Submitted Draft | Email planning@fostercity.org for comments and questions Send mail to “Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director at 610 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404” for comments Subscribe to the City’s email list | Website |
| Half Moon Bay | First Public Review Draft anticipated to be available in April 2023. | N/A | Sign up for City email updates by joining the listserv | Website |
| Hillsborough | Revised Draft Housing Element was submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 9, 2023. The City is awaiting HCD’s review and comments. | Click here for Revised HCD Submitted Draft | Email generalplan@hillsborough.net for comments and questions Subscribe to project updates | City Website Housing Element Website |
| Menlo Park | On Jan. 31, 2023, the City adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element and submitted it to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in early February. On Apr. 7, 2023, HCD provided the City a letter requesting changes to the adopted Housing Element. The City is reviewing HCD’s comments and will respond. Click here for news release. | Click here for City Adopted Final Draft | Email tasmith@menlopark.gov for comments and questions Join the email list for updates | Website |
| Millbrae | The revised Housing Element is scheduled for consideration before the City Council on April 25, 2023. The Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending that the Millbrae City Council adopt the Housing Element Update and authorize transmittal of the document to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) at its regular meeting held on March 20, 2023. | Click here for Revised Draft | Email planning@ci.millbrae.ca.us for comments and questions Call 650-259-2341 for comments and questions Email nguevara@ci.millbrae.ca.us to be added to our email list | Website |
| Pacifica | A first draft of the Housing Element was published on February 24, 2023. | Click here for the First Draft | Email housing@pacifica.gov for comments and questions | Website |
| Portola Valley | Town Council to consider adoption of Housing Element Draft #3 on May 10, 2023. This draft reflects changes requested by HCD in response to their comment letter issued on November 9, 2022, as well as changes recommended by the Planning Commission and Ad Hoc Housing Element Committee. | Click here for Revised Third Draft | Email housing@portolavalley.net for comments and questions Send mail to Town Hall (765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028) or visit during normal business hours—Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM—for comments and questions. Subscribe to Town notices | Website |
| Redwood City | State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determined the City’s Draft Housing Element to be in substantial compliance with State law as of January 19, 2023. On February 13, 2023, the City adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element. On March 27, 2023, HCD determined the 2023-2031 Housing Element is in full compliance with State law. | Click here for Adopted Final Draft | Email housingupdate@redwoodcity.org for comments and questions Call 650-780-7234 for comments and questions Sign up for project updates | Website |
| San Bruno | On January 24, 2023 the City Council unanimously adopted San Bruno’s 2023-2031 Housing Element and approved it for submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification. On March 30, 2023, HCD provided comments in response to the adopted document. | Click here for City Council Adopted Final Draft | Email Housing@sanbruno.ca.gov for comments and questions | Website |
| San Carlos | On February 13, 2023, the City Council adopted the 2023-2031 San Carlos Housing Element and approved it for submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification. The HCD provided comments on March 22, 2023 in response to the adopted document. | Click here for City Council Adopted Final Draft | Email advanceplanning@cityofsancarlos.org or use online this form for comments and questions Follow the latest updates and news Check for upcoming meetings and events Sign-up for e-notifications | Website |
| San Mateo City | San Mateo's 2023-2031 Housing Element was locally adopted on January 24, 2023. The Draft Housing Element was submitted on January 27, 2023 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification. | Click here for City Council Adopted Final Draft | Email housing@cityofsanmateo.org with with subject line “Housing Element” or use this online form for comments and questions Send mail to “Housing Manager, City of San Mateo, Planning Division, 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403” for comments Sign-up for email alerts and news | Website |
| South San Francisco | City Council Adopted Housing Element for 2023-2031 on January 25, 2023 and approved it for submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification. Second comment letter from HCD received on March 30, 2023 and City is currently responding. | Click here for Adopted Final Draft | Email Tony.Rozzi@ssf.net for comments and questions | Website |
| Unincorporated San Mateo | San Mateo County submitted its draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review on January 20, 2023. HCD has 90 days in which to provide formal comments on the draft. After the HCD review, the Housing Element will be considered for adoption by the County Board of Supervisors. HCD’s comments should be received in April. | Click here for HCD Submittal Draft | Email wgibson@smcgov.org or use this online form for comments and questions Check for upcoming meetings and events Sign up for project updates (scroll to bottom of page) | Website |
| Woodside | The City submitted a revised second draft to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review on January 31, 2023 | Click here for the First Public Review Draft | Email jyoung@woodsidetown.org for comments and questions | Website |
Timeline for this work
Below is a sample timeline for the Housing Element update work. Exact dates and schedules will vary by jurisdiction.
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