Background
The State of California has declared a housing affordability crisis. As part of a multi-pronged effort to induce more housing production, the State has determined that the San Francisco Bay Area must plan to accommodate an additional 441,176 new homes in the upcoming eight-year planning period between 2023-2031.
Of this total, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has assigned Danville a minimum target of 2,241 new homes. This represents a four-fold increase from the prior housing cycle. As prescribed by state law, Danville’s updated Housing Element must identify locations – specific land parcels – to accommodate this projected housing growth by income category:
| % of Area Median Income (AMI) | Contra Costa Household Income1 (maximum) | RHNA Housing Assignment (minimum) |
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| | >$143,050 | 875 units |
Minimum Total: | 2,241 units |
Note: Maximum income is based on an Area Median Income (AMI) of $119,200 for a family of four in Contra Costa County 2020, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Why This Matters
The State of California holds all local governments accountable for accommodating their assigned housing target, regardless of the remaining available land capacity within the community. However, state law does allow cities and counties to decide where housing development should be located. Consequently, community participation is essential to creating a plan that reflects Danville's core planning values in a manner that is consistent with state law and identifies the most appropriate locations to accommodate the assigned housing target.
Your input is formally collected on the DanvilleTownTalks.org online platform.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Penalties for non-compliance with state housing law include court-imposed fines of up to $600,000 per month and potential lawsuits with consequences that include:
• Court-mandated compliance
• Court approval of housing development
• Suspension of ability to issue building permits
Stay Informed, Participate
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