Danville addresses concerns with HCD and submits 3rd formal review for public comment
On January 31, 2023, the Town sent the first draft of the Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Development (HCD) for review and certification. On April 25, 2023, the Town received a letter from HCD stating that the draft Housing Element meets many State requirements but needs several revisions to fully comply with State law.
On October 6, 2023, the Town resubmitted the adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element for a second round of review. HCD had 60 days to complete all subsequent reviews of the Housing Element. Since October, Town staff has worked closely with HCD to address any additional revisions needed and submitted revised versions.
On December 6, 2023, State HCD issued a formal letter to the Town stating that although the revisions address “most statutory requirements described in HCD’s March 30, 2023, review; however, additional revisions are necessary to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq)”.
Staff worked with HCD to address remaining concerns, which are reflected in the 12.14.23 2023-2031 Housing Element - 3rd Formal Submittal for Public Comment.
The comment period is open until December 21, 2023 and all comments may be sent to David Crompton, Chief of Planning, at dcrompton@danville.ca.gov
