Revised Housing Element Public Comment Period Open

Revised Housing Element Public Comment Period Open

Published on July 06, 2024

Providing housing for all income levels is a focus for all Bay Area cities, including Palo Alto. Palo Alto has long been a leader in the production of affordable housing and currently has the second highest inventory of affordable housing for incorporated jurisdictions within Santa Clara County (as a percentage of total housing stock).

Palo Alto Housing by the Numbers

• $52 million contributed or pledged towards affordable housing since 2017
• Approximately 2,300 units or ~9% of total housing stock dedicated to affordable housing (deed restricted)
• Over 1,000 housing units permitted in the last eight years

2023-31 Adopted Housing Element Revisions Available for Public Comment through July 9

To help guide future housing production and housing-related programs and policies, the 2023-31 Adopted Housing Element offers a comprehensive strategy to provide enough sites for safe, decent, and affordable housing in the community. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided informal comments to the City after it submitted the revised adopted housing element in May, requiring further refinement and clarification in certain areas.

These revisions are incorporated in the revised 2023-31 Palo Alto Adopted Housing Element, which is available for public review now through July 9. Provide feedback by emailing [email protected].

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