Regional housing need allocations must start earlier before each housing element
Cities and counties that want to share out housing need as a subregion must form it at least 34 months before a housing element revision, up from 28, and regional councils must draft allocation methods six months earlier. Some councils' current cycle is exempt.
Who it affects
Cities, counties and regional councils of governments
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Eighth housing element due for cities once on five-year cycles
Official text
California AB 2296: Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.
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