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Housing Element

 6TH CYCLE (2023-2031) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
 
 
Background
The State of California requires that the City Council adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City. The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan and must be updated every eight years to address existing and projected housing needs across all segments of the community. Housing needs are determined through the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process descried below. 

The City's current Housing Element (5th Cycle) was adopted by the Hollister City Council on April 4, 2016 and certified by the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD). The current Housing Element covers the 2015-2023 planning period.

The City is currently in the process of updating its Housing Element for the 2023-2031 planning period. To comply with State Law, the City's Housing Element must be updated to ensure that Hollister's policies and programs a can accommodate estimated housing growth needs, also known as RHNA. 
             
Regional Housing Needs Allocation 
The housing need is determined by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which is mandated by State Housing Law, as a periodic process of updating local Housing Elements. The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) projects population growth by geographic region and designates the regional Council of Government (COGs) as the agencies responsible for determining how the potential growth is allocated among the jurisdictions within the regions. The association of Monterey Bay Area governments (AMBAG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Counties of Santa Cruz and Monterey. Accordingly, the San Benito Council of Governments (SBCOG) is subject to a separate RHNA determination from HCD and is responsible for development of its own RHNA Plan.

SBCOG developed its methodology to determine that "fair share" distribution of the region's housing need to local jurisdictions. SBCOG adopted the Final 6th Cycle RHNA on October 20, 2022. SBCOG's 6th Cycle runs from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2031. On November 4, 2022, the Council of San Benito Government's (SBCOG) was informed by the HCD that it had reviewed and approved SBCOG's adopted RHNA Plan.

For the 6th Cycle, the City of Hollister has been allocated 4,163 housing units at specific affordability levels to accommodate the City's RHNA. The Housing Element must identify "adequate sites" to accommodate this estimated growth. The City is also required to provide programs, policies and appropriate zoning to incentivize this growth. 

RHNA Income Categories
 Income Category   % of Area Median Income (AMI)  Income Range*  RHNA  (Housing Units)
     Minimum    Maximum  
 Extremely Low Income  0 - 30%  --  $33, 400 423
 Very Low Income   31 - 50%  $33,401  $55,650 423
 Low Income  51 - 80%   $55,561  $89,050 678
 Moderate Income  81 -120%  $89.051  $168,250 826
 Above Moderate Income  >120%  $168,251  -- 1,813
       TOTAL:  4,163 units
* Income range is based on the 2023 HUD Area Median Income (AMI) for San Benito County of $140,200 for a family of 4.
* Approximately 40% of all households in Hollister fall into the Extremely Lot to Low-Income categories.

5th Cycle vs. 6th Cycle RHNA
Income Category   5th Cycle RHNA (2015-2023)
Housing Units		 6th Cycle RHNA (2023-2031)
Housing Units		  Unit Difference Percent Change
 Extremely Low / Very Low Income  312  846  +534  171%
 Low Income  189  678  +439  259%
 Moderate Income  258  826  +568  189%
 Above Moderate Income  557  1,813 +1,256  225%
 TOTAL:   1,316 units  4,163 units  +2,847 units  216%
Note: All jurisdictions with California has had changes in their RHNA the 5th cycle.  

It is important to note that while the city may assist with the development of affordable housing through various programs and funding sources, it is not the direct role of the City to construct housing. Rather, the City is responsible for ensuring that adequate opportunities exist for housing development through zoning and by removing regulatory impediments to housing production.

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFTS
 
The City of Hollister submitted the first draft document to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 13, 2024 for a 90-day review period. The City the draft in May 2024 and held a 7-day public review period prior to resubmitting to the State responding to mid-review comments. The City received comments from HCD and has revised a Public Review Draft available for public comment from Friday November 22, 2024 though Monday, December 2, 2024. Following this public review period, the City will resubmit the revised draft document to HCD for a 60-day review period.
November 2024 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Public Review Draft  LASTEST DRAFT
Public Review Period (November 22, 2024 - December 2, 2024) Closed
 
May 2024 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Public Review Draft
Public Review Period (May 21, 2024 - May 28, 2024) Closed
 
January 2024 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Public Review Draft  
Public Review Period (January 26, 2024 - February 29, 2024) Closed


PUBLIC MEETING AND KEY EVENTS
Information on public meetings and major events connected to the Housing Element Update are available here
 
Stay informed about upcoming public meetings and events related to the Housing Element Update. Sign up for our email list using the Housing Element Updates Sign-Up Form (via Constant Contact) to receive the latest 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Information. 
           
Community Workshop #2        
On February 28, 2024, the City conducted a hybrid (in-person/virtual) workshop to provide community members with information on the City's engagement an efforts, an overview of the Public Review Draft Housing Element, and Proposed strategies to mee the City's RHNA allocation. The workshop will also solicit feedback and input from participants through live polling and a Q&A session.

   Hybrid (In-Person / Virtual) Community Workshop

February 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers / Zoom		   Video
Joint Planning Commission / City Council Study Session #2        
On Monday February 12, 2024, the City Council held a joint Planning Commission and City Council study session to review the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element and provided direction and feedback to staff and consultant (Kimley-Horn).

   City Council - Special Meeting

Monday, February 12, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers

   Agenda Packet PDF
Agenda PDF
Minutes PDF
Video
Joint Planning Commission / City Council Study Session #1        
On December 4, 2023, City staff presented to the Planning Commission and City Council during a regularly schedule meeting. The presentation provided Commissioners and the Council with information on the Housing Element Update status, details on the City's RHNA allocation , and key milestones. The presentation also provided an overview of proposed Candidate Sites and information on the strategies to meet the City's RHNA allocation. 

   City Council Meeting

Monday, December 4, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers		   Agenda Packet PDF
Agenda HTML | PDF
Minutes PDF
Video
Community Workshop #1        
On Wednesday, May, 31, 2023, the City conducted a virtual community workshop to provide community members with background information and baseline knowledge about the Housing Element Update, and its requirements by state law. The workshop also solicited feedback and input from participants through live polling and a Q&A session. Specifically, the workshop was used as an opportunity for community members to identify challenges and opportunities related to housing in City and facilitate conservation about potential solutions.   Virtual Community Workshop

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Zoom		   Video (English)
Video (Spanish)

 

PAST HOUSING ELEMENTS 
 
 
Current - 5th Cycle (2015-2023) Housing Element 

5th Cycle Housing Element 2015-2023
Resolution 2016-44 Adopting 5th Cycle Housing Element
Resolution 2009-49 Amending 5th Cycle Housing Element

4th Cycle (2009-2015) Housing Element

4th Cycle Housing Element 2009-2015
Resolution 2009-185 Adopting 4th Cycle Housing Element
4th Cycle Housing Element MND
Resolution 2009-184 Adopting 4th Cycle Housing Element MND

3th Cycle (2005-2009) Housing Element 

3rd Cycle Housing Element 2005-2009
Resolution 2005-159 Certifying EIR for 2005-2023 General Plan
Resolution 2005-160 Adopting 2005-2023 General Plan