San Francisco’s state-mandated “housing element” requires that it plan for 82,000 new units between 2023 and 2031. On Friday, the California Department of Housing and Community Development ruled that San Francisco did not meet its housing permitting goals in 2023, making it the first city in California to be subject to Senate Bill 423, the housing streamlining legislation passed last fall.
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Throughout 2023, the State’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) loomed large in San Francisco land use policy and politics. At the end of the year, the Board of Supervisors passed the Constraints Reduction Ordinance contemplated in the Housing Element, after HCD advised that failure to do so could result in Housing Element de-certification. Read more by Dan Gershwin and Stephanie Straka. #landuselaw #realestatelaw #sanfranciscohousing #coblentzlaw
Under the State Microscope, San Francisco Implements Its Housing Element and Avoids De-Certification - Coblentz Law
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"Since 2016, the #California Legislature has passed dozens of bills that remove regulatory barriers to #housing production. And since 2016, overall housing production has increased only modestly, according to permitting data from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). When ADUs are subtracted from the mix, permitting activity has more or less flatlined." "At a certain point, all these special interest handouts end up eating up the value of whatever regulatory relief state law offers. When higher construction and financing costs are already putting serious headwinds on construction, these handouts are proving particularly fatal to new #development ." https://lnkd.in/gjb-WHak
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The real estate industry has always been deeply involved in housing policy, Kingsella said. But what has changed, along with the concern over the housing crisis, is the type of advocacy these groups have engaged in. He has found that groups advocating on the local and state levels have “widened their aperture,” going beyond funding issues like Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and community development block grants. Instead, they are looking more at what he calls the “pro-housing agenda” of zoning reform and breaking down barriers to quickly building more homes. #missingmiddle #expandedhousingoptions #upzoning #housinginventory #housingsupply
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California's SB 423, a transformative piece of housing legislation, promises to significantly alter the landscape of housing development across the state. As municipalities grapple with the implications of this new law, it is crucial to understand the new mandates for jurisdictions and the implications on local governmental control. Learn more from Hitta Mosesman, Vice President of Community Development + Housing, on this important bill. https://hubs.la/Q02QFLsZ0 #CommunityDevelopment #Housing #AffordableHousing #SB423 #WeAreHarris
Navigating the Impact of SB 423 on California Municipalities - Harris & Associates
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In a breaking story, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has found that #Chicago wrongfully limited the development of much needed affordable units through the abuse of local aldermanic power to veto proposed development, particularly of affordable housing projects, when alderpeople were lobbied by ward constituents to kill these proposals and when constituents would weaponize public zoning hearings to further limit the development of affordable units. As a nation, we are short some 7 million to 7.5 million units of #AffordableHousing. This breaks down to a shortage of about 120,000 units for Chicago. Additionally, there some 200,000 families currently on the waitlist for the housing voucher program in Chicago, which currently is capped at 47,000 vouchers for a city of 3 million. This translates to a wait time for public housing in Chicago ranging from six months to 25 years, according to the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). TO 25 YEARS. Even worse, these powers were most exercised in predominantly white wards and disproportionally affected minorities who rely on affordable housing programs to gain access into areas with better resources, particularly when seeking better education and to escape the food deserts found in Chicago's south and west sides. While there are many challenges to overcome our national shortage of affordable housing, #NIMBY-ism should not be one of them. These abuses need to be reined in by limiting the powers afforded to alderpeople and by reforming the zoning code to remove the influence of nefarious meddling.
Chicago wrongly limited affordable housing with aldermanic prerogative, HUD says
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Before delving into the legal aspects, it's important to understand the definition of an ADU in California. As per the California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) ADU Handbook, an Accessory Dwelling Unit is a residential unit offering complete, self-contained living facilities for one or more individuals...
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To no one’s surprise, San Francisco has missed its housing goals. Opportunities abound for everyone looking to increase housing in San Francisco — long known and criticized for its unwieldy and lengthy planning approval process. The California Department of Housing and Community Development on Friday ruled that San Francisco did not meet its housing permitting goals in 2023, making it the first city in California to be subjected to housing streamlining legislation passed last fall. Senate Bill 423, now law, written by state Sen. Scott Wiener, requires cities that are behind on their state housing goals to streamline the approval of most projects. San Francisco’s state-mandated “housing element” requires that it plan for 82,000 new units between 2023 and 2031. The city has authorized 3,870 units in the past 18 months — 3,039 in 2023 and 831 so far this year, according to the city’s Planning Department. The public and private sector now have a reason to coordinate on developing, financing and creating much needed SF housing. And, that includes taking a hard look at public housing project procurement which needs to be more efficient and less costly for the private sector. We all lose when the private sector elects not to participate because of the expense of the procurement process.
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Today, I want to share a candid reflection on a recent setback our team faced with a proposed affordable housing project in St. Johns County. Our endeavor aimed to address a critical need for affordable housing in this community, particularly for essential workers who struggle to find suitable accommodation in the area. Despite our thorough plans and commitment to mitigating concerns, the proposal was ultimately denied by the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners. The decision, based on apprehensions surrounding traffic and school capacity concerns in a rapidly growing region, underscores the complexities of affordable housing development and the varying perspectives we encounter along the way. One significant aspect of this process was the opposition rooted in NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) sentiments, a common challenge faced in community development initiatives. While understandable, these sentiments can unintentionally perpetuate housing unaffordability and inhibit necessary progress. The impact of NIMBYism extends beyond individual preferences, often shaping local policy and community dynamics as we have seen with this case. Engaging with stakeholders who voiced concerns revealed the intricate web of perspectives that influence decision-making. Addressing fears around traffic congestion and neighborhood change requires not only sound technical solutions but also empathetic dialogue that recognizes diverse community needs. While disappointment is natural, it's equally important to embrace these moments as opportunities for growth. We value the input from all stakeholders—those who championed the initiative and those who voiced dissent. Their insights deepen our understanding of community needs and the multifaceted considerations that shape impactful projects. Our commitment to affordable housing remains resolute. We echo the sentiments of many in St. Johns County who recognize the urgent need for solutions to housing unaffordability. Moving forward, we'll continue to engage with local leaders and stakeholders, seeking collaborative pathways to address this pressing issue. Lastly, I'm reminded of the vital role community leaders play in advocating for accessible housing. As Chase Ellison, from Liberty Landscape Supply eloquently put it, our essential workers—whether serving burgers or tending gardens—are integral to our community's fabric. Their voices underscore the urgency of our mission to ensure housing affordability for all. Link here for a news article covering our proposal: https://lnkd.in/gnP7_4uK #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #StJohnsCounty #HousingAdvocacy #NIMBY #LocalEngagement #Resilience #CommunityDialogue
St. Johns County commissioners vote down plan to build 288 affordable apartments over traffic concerns
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Separating legitimate concerns from short-sighted arguments, this op-ed breaks down the complexities behind the high cost of building affordable housing. Read more: https://bit.ly/4849EHT #AffordableHousing #HousingDebate #CommunityDevelopment
Legitimate Debate or Short-Sighted Complaints? 5 Reasons Affordable Housing Is Expensive to Build
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There are lotsa articles out there about Zoning and Housing Affordability, written with all sorts of levels of sophistication. I like this one in the Journal of Housing & Community Development, “Re-Thinking Zoning to Increase Affordable Housing”: https://lnkd.in/eKRnA4_V
Rethinking Zoning to Increase Affordable Housing - The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
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