Housing Element Update City of Coachella Planning Commission Hearing September 4, 2013

2013 Housing Element Update Housing Element Overview Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Housing Plan Schedule Comments/Questions

Housing Element Requirements State housing element law Components Importance of compliance and certification Recent legislation –SB 812 (2010): Persons with developmental disabilities housing needs –SB 375 (2008): Rezoning and update schedule

Housing Element Layout Incorporated into the new General Plan format Organized into two sections: –Housing Policy Document Introduction Goals, Policies and Implementation Actions Quantified Objectives –Housing Technical Appendix Public Participation General Plan Consistency Community Profile Housing Opportunities and Resources Opportunities for Energy Conservation Housing Constraints Review of Housing Element

Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) HCD determines total State/regional housing needs SCAG allocates the regional number to cities and counties Allocation is distributed among 5 standard income categories HCD SCAG 412,137 Units City of Coachella 6,771 Units

2008 – 2014 Remaining RHNA Income Category Number of Units Extremely Low-Income644 Very Low-Income435 Low-Income837 Total 1,916

RHNA Income CategoryNumber of Units Percentage of Total Extremely Low-Income % Very Low-Income % Low-Income1,05916% Moderate-Income1,21218% Above Moderate 2,94543% Total 6,771100%

RHNA Approach “Carry forward” remaining 4 th cycle RHNA (save time and resources) Rely on new General Plan densities Maximize housing opportunities in walkable and transit-oriented centers with access to services and amenities

RHNA Approach AcresMaximum Capacity Realistic Capacity 4 th Cycle Remaining RHNA1,916 Urban Neighborhood67.553,3782,027 Surplus Capacity111 5 th Cycle Lower-Income RHNA2,614 Urban Employment ,9912,398 Urban Neighborhood.1574 Downtown Center22.971, Neighborhood Center93.813, Surplus Capacity768

Stakeholder Consultations Barriers to housing: –Extremely low incomes –Large families –Limited supply of rental housing, particularly affordable rental housing –Citizenship/residency status –Financing for home purchases and rehabilitations Housing needs: –Rental homes for families –Quality mobile homes –Housing with access to adequate transportation and infrastructure

Stakeholder Consultations Housing issues: –Greater demand due to economic downturn –Substandard mobile home communities –Code enforcement Under-served populations: –Farmworkers with families –Indigenous population

Housing Plan

1. Provide adequate housing in a range of prices and types. 2. Achieve balanced growth. 3. Conserve and improve existing housing. 4. Reduce residential energy usage. 5. Support equal housing opportunity. Housing Plan – Goals

6. Facilitate the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. 7. Provide housing for all economic segments of the community. 8. Preserve existing affordable housing. Housing Plan – Goals

Housing Plan – Existing Programs 1st Time Homebuyer Loan Program Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program Farmworker Housing Energy Conservation Infill housing Residential mixed-use Facilitate housing for lower-income and special needs households

Housing Plan – New Program Consider Inclusionary housing Developmental disabilities Mobile Home Ownership Program Secondary Units Diverse mix of neighborhood and housing types

Housing Element Update Schedule Planning Commission hearing for HCD Submittal approval September 2013 HCD Review (60-days) September – October 2013 Planning Commission HearingNovember 2013 City Council Adoption Hearing December 2013 Final HCD Review and Certification (90 days) December – February 2014

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