REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHILIP SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: MARIA CAMBRON, Housing Finance Manager
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
HEARING to receive public comment on the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and
2. Accept the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In accordance with Section 65400 of the California Government Code, local jurisdictions are required to submit an annual Housing Element (HE) Annual Progress Report (APR) that outlines the status of the City of Fresno's 2023-2031 Housing Element and the progress made toward achieving its goals and policies. The 2024 APR covers the calendar year 2024, highlighting the City's accomplishments in housing production and program implementation. The report must be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) by April 1st each year. The 2024 Housing Element APR is available online at: https://www.fresno.gov/planning/housing-community-development/#housing-finance-production.
BACKGROUND
The Housing Element (HE) is one of the seven mandatory components of the General Plan and serves as the primary policy document for the City of Fresno, addressing housing development goals, policies, and programs. The current Housing Element, adopted for the 2023-2031 period, is designed to meet the housing needs of the City's residents, ensure sufficient land availability for housing development, reduce constraints on housing production, and improve housing opportunities for special needs populations.
To comply with statutory requirements, the APR is organized into the following sections:
1. Tabl...
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