Get Involved
Participation in the implementation of housing plans is a crucial opportunity to advance equity and address community needs in a meaningful way.
Whether you have 5 minutes, an hour, or more, there are actions you can take. Choose an option below to find tools and resources tailored to your work.
If you have just 5 minutes
Read a quick start guide
Read this short guide to learn how you can support housing for the future of your community.
Contact your local officials
Let your city councilmember, county supervisor, or planning or housing commissioner know that meeting affordable housing goals matters to you. A quick email or call makes a difference—and helps keep housing on their radar.
Spread the word
Find the Housing Readiness Report valuable? Share it with your networks to help more people get involved in local housing solutions.
If you have an hour
Explore advocacy toolkits
Want to level up your housing advocacy? These toolkits offer tested messaging strategies, communications templates, and campaign planning resources to help you build public support for affordable housing:
If you have a day or more
Prepare to speak up
Planning to attend a City Council or Board of Supervisors meeting? Whether you’re joining virtually or in person, this toolkit can help you craft strong, confident public comments and written testimony:
Attend a local meeting
Housing decisions happen at public meetings—and your voice matters. Whether it's about new development, tenant protections, or zoning updates, city leaders need to hear from people who know their communities best. Use the links below to find upcoming City Council, or Planning Commission meetings where housing is on the agenda.
Explore your city or county's housing plan
Want to understand what your local government has committed to? Dive into your jurisdiction’s Housing Element to see its goals, timelines, and policy strategies for building and preserving affordable housing, and addressing displacement. Use the links below to explore current and past versions of the plan.
Attend a local meeting
Housing decisions happen at public meetings—and your voice matters. Whether it's about new development, tenant protections, or zoning updates, city leaders need to hear from people who know their communities best. Use the links below to find upcoming City Council, or Planning Commission meetings where housing is on the agenda.