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Use these resources to develop an inventory of potential sites for new housing development. Several documents included links to recordings of trainings and presentations by California’s Department of Housing and Community Development.

Six jurisdictions in Santa Clara County are collaborating on an initiative to explore updates to and/or enact new affordable housing policies to be applied to new development. These policy studies will cover residential affordable housing impact fees, inclusionary requirements and in-lieu fees, and commercial linkage fees—with different jurisdictions opting into different components of the study....

The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative coordinates participation in several programs for developing comprehensive housing policies, including the Bay Area Regional Energy Network and the Farmworker Housing Working Group. Use these resources to access program materials and explore policy options.

Check out these resources from partner organizations and state departments for updates on legislation and housing news.

The Planning Collaborative meets regularly to share resources and updates on state timelines. Following each call, meeting agendas with notes will be updated below. To add additional resources to this page, please email Project Manager Samantha Dolgoff dolgoff@planningcollaborative.com.

Collaborative participants have access to several resources for identifying community-specific housing needs. Use these resources to build on existing needs assessments and find region-wide information.

The Planning Collaborative is working to provide resources and support for addressing the unique constraints on new housing development in each participating jurisdiction. Use these documents to compare fees and permit processes across Santa Clara County, and identify key opportunities for policy reform.

Under the Fair Housing Act all jurisdictions are required to take steps for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative offers several resources to design meaningful policies for overcoming patterns of segregation and fostering inclusive communities. Use these resources to explore policy options, educate staff and community members, and access services offered...

Accessory Dwelling Units are an important piece in the housing affordability puzzle, and the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative encourages policies and programs that make ADUs accessible and affordable. Use these resources to educate staff and community members on laws, construction, and finance, and explore policy options for legalizing ADUs and reforming city ordinances.