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Constraints Survey Data Summary 2022

A summary of data constraints data collected through a county-wide survey, for use in Housing Elements Constraints Analyses. Includes tables and graphics representing impact fees and processes for both single-family and multi-family housing development.

Santa Clara County 2022 Income Limits

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released the official State Income Limits for 2022, effective May 13, 2022 after the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s updated Public Housing and Section 8 Income Limits. For Santa Clara County’s Income Limits and more information see the PDF memo provided below.

Stakeholder Listening Session- Development Constraints Panel May 2022

As part of the Housing Element process the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative holds stakeholder listening sessions to hear feedback on policy and processes. For this listening session a panel of affordable and market rate housing developers discussed the constraints and opportunities for new housing in the South Bay region. See below for a Meeting...

Board of Directors Special Meeting: June 23, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-06-28 07:00 pmLocation: Zoom MeetingDepartment: Board of Directors Special Meeting: June 28, 2022Date and time: 2022-06-28 07:00 pmLocation: Zoom MeetingDepartment: Board of Directors Special Meeting: June 28, 2022Date and time: 2022-06-23 07:00 pmLocation: Zoom MeetingDepartment: Board of Directors Special Meeting: June 28, 2022Date and time: 2022-06-23 07:00 pmLocation: Zoom...

Legislative Action Committee Special Meeting: June 23, 2022

Date and time: Date and time: 2022-06-23 06:00 pmLocation: Zoom MeetingDepartment: Legislative Action Committee Special Meeting: June 23, 2022Date and time: 2022-06-23 06:00 pmLocation: Zoom MeetingDepartment: Legislative Action Committee Special Meeting: June 23, 2022Date and time: 2022-06-23 06:00 pmLocation: Zoom MeetingDepartment: Legislative Action Committee Special Meeting: June 23, 2022Date and time: 2022-06-23 06:00 pmLocation: Zoom...

Stakeholder Listening Session: Development Constraints Panel May 2022

As part of the Housing Element process the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative holds stakeholder listening sessions to hear feedback on policy and processes. For this listening session a panel of affordable and market rate housing developers discussed the constraints and opportunities for new housing in the South Bay region. See below for a Meeting...

RHNA 6 Meeting Slide Deck & Meeting Notes (5/12/22)

Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative meeting slide deck and notes. May 12, 2022, PDF files. SCCPC Meeting Notes 5.12.2022

PBot (Housing Policy Bot)

Developed by Community Planning Collaborative. Excel file. May 2022. Must have macros enabled.

Sites

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.

Public Outreach

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...

Policies & Programs

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.

New Laws

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

Meetings & Workplan

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.

Housing Needs

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.

Housing Element Overview & Other Resources

Constraints

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.

AFFH & Equity