State Authority
HCD Compliance
California's HCD sets statewide housing policy, monitors RHNA compliance, and provides funding for development.
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RHNA Compliance
Setting and monitoring regional housing need allocation targets for every jurisdiction.
ADU Regulations
Statewide ADU rules that preempt restrictive local ordinances.
Housing Funding
Billions in state grants and loans for housing development.
Enforcement
Authority to compel compliance through legal action against non-compliant cities.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Every city and county must plan for enough housing to meet RHNA targets. Non-compliance has real consequences.
- Every jurisdiction must plan for allocated housing units
- Units must be planned across all income levels
- Housing elements must be HCD-certified
- Non-compliance triggers Builder's Remedy
- Current cycle: 2023-2031 (6th cycle)
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