G.15 - 2021-12-14_Housing ElementCity of Grand Terrace
Draft 2021 Housing Element Update
City Council
December 14, 2021
Overview
•Housing Element updates required every 8 years
2021-2029 update required by State law (“6th cycle”)
•More extensive legal requirements than any other element
•State oversight & Housing Element “certification”
Housing is a “matter of statewide importance”
Limitations on local land use control
State Legislature has delegated HCD authority to review Housing
Elements for compliance (“certification”)
Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Certification supports the legal validity of the Housing Element and
General Plan
What is Affordable Housing?
Income Category
Income
Limits
Affordable
Rent
Affordable
Price (est.)
Extremely Low (<30%)$26,500 $663 ---
Very Low (31-50%)$39,500 $988 ---
Low (51-80%)$63,200 $1,580 ---
Moderate (81-120%)$93,000 $2,325 $375,000
Above Mod (>120%)> $93,000 > $2,325 >$375,000
Assumptions:
Based on a family of 4
30% of gross income for rent or PITI
10% down payment, 3.75% interest, 1.25% taxes & insurance, $300 HOA dues
Key Requirements
Housing regulations consistent with State law
Persons with special needs
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
Adequate sites to accommodate assigned need
RHNA
RHNA requirements
•Planning
City must ensure that plans and development regulations can
accommodate the RHNA allocation in all income categories
Housing Element certification requires “adequate sites”
•Production
Housing Element certification not contingent on achieving the
RHNA allocation
If housing production falls short of the RHNA allocation,
streamlined permit processing required for some projects
RHNA
Grand Terrace (2021-2029)
Income
Category Units
Very low 189
Low 92
Moderate 106
Above mod 243
Total 630
RHNA Summary
•Planning target, not a construction quota
•Sites inventory must accommodate the RHNA
•Lower-income need can be accommodated through:
Multi-family residential zoning (20+ units/acre)
Mixed-use or “overlay” zoning (20+ units/acre)
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
•If sites inventory does not accommodate the RHNA,
rezoning is required
RHNA Summary
Housing Sites
1.The Greens Group
2.Grand Terrace Road
3.Canal Village
4.21712 Vivienda Avenue
5.0275-191-03-0000 (Just west of 21712 Vivienda)
6.12667 Michigan Street
7.21516, 21506. 21496 Main Street
Next Steps
Date Milestone
Fall/Winter 2021 Research & analysis
Public outreach
Study Session
Prepare Draft Housing Element
Public review
Planning Commission review
City Council review
HCD review & consultation
1st Quarter 2022 Prepare Revised Draft Housing Element
Public review
Planning Commission review
City Council hearing & adoption
HCD review & certification
For more information:
https://www.grandterrace-ca.gov/departments/planning_development_services
Questions & comments?
Haide Aguirre, Associate Planner
haguirre@grandterrace-ca.gov
City of Grand Terrace
Draft 2021 Housing Element Update
City Council
December 14, 2021