Housing Element Update Overview

State law requires each city and county to adopt a general plan containing at least seven elements including housing. Unlike the other mandatory general plan elements, a housing element, must be updated every five years, and is subject to detailed statutory requirements and mandatory review by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The planning period for this Housing Element update will cover July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014. Jurisdictions located within the region covered by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are required to submit their adopted Housing Element to the HCD by July 1, 2009.

The Alameda County Housing Element is the primary housing policy document for the unincorporated portions of the County and it provides a comprehensive strategy for promoting the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of safe, decent and affordable housing for all residents.

Project Status

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors adopted the Alameda County Housing Element (2009-2014) at their March 30, 2010 meeting. As required by State law, the County has transmitted the adopted Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for its required 90-day review and certification. A response is expected by July 2010.

Recent Publications

Letter to the Board of Supervisors, March 30, 2010 (109KB)
Initial Study and Negative Declaration, adopted March 30, 2010 (3.5MB)
Notice of Determination, filed April 2, 2010 (3.9MB)
Alameda County Housing Element, adopted March 30, 2010

2003-2008 Housing Element

The previous Housing Element was adopted on October 2, 2003.

Staff Contacts

Michelle Starratt, Housing Manager, Housing & Community Development Department
Phone: (510) 670-5404

Angela Robinson Pinon, Planner, Planning Department
Phone: (510) 670-5400