Housing Programs & Progress
Housing Element Action Database
Each Housing Element includes a set of programs that jurisdictions commit to implementing over the eight-year cycle. This database compiles program commitments from 84* Bay Area jurisdictions, with details on expected timelines, program actions, and the policy goals each is intended to advance.
Tip: Use the filter button above the table to quickly find programs by jurisdiction, policy category, or type of action; or filter for keywords like “tenant protections,” “ADU,” or “community land trust” to surface specific commitments.
NOTE: Sorting and filtering features may be limited on mobile devices. For the best experience exploring the housing program data, we recommend using a desktop.
This database was developed by Public Advocates and the Housing Element Working Group.
Learn more about the source and methodology.
*The database includes 84 of the Bay Area's 109 jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions are not included due to the unavailability or incompleteness of their Housing Element data at the time of compilation.
Annual Progress Reports
Every city and county in California must submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) to the state by April 1, documenting how they are carrying out the programs and policies in their certified Housing Element. APRs provide yearly updates on the status of programs, and brief narratives of accomplishments, delays, and challenges. Use the table to identify patterns of implementation and pinpoint areas where stronger accountability may be needed.
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