Big news! You can now easily compare city and counties’ housing program commitments - check them out here!

Housing Element Certified
Very Low Income Housing Permitted
5.6%
permits issued
Low Income Housing Permitted
22.2%
permits issued
AFFH Programs
11
programs
Rent Burden
56%
rent burdened
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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.

Community advocates
Government staff

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.

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