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- Very Low Income Housing PermittedThis shows the share of very low-income homes (for households earning 30–50% of the Area Median Income) that a jurisdiction has permitted so far, compared to what it’s required to plan for under its RHNA allocation for the 6th element cycle (2023-2031).
- 2.3%permits issued
- Low Income Housing PermittedThis shows the share of very low-income homes (for households earning 50-80% of the Area Median Income) that a jurisdiction has permitted so far, compared to what it’s required to plan for under its RHNA allocation for the 6th element cycle (2023-2031).
- 4.6%permits issued
- AFFH ProgramsThe number of programs in a jurisdiction’s Housing Element that are intended to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) by actively addressing segregation, unequal access to opportunity, and other racial and economic disparities. For some jurisdictions, this data may be unavailable.
- 33programs
- Rent BurdenThe percentage of households spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs—a common threshold for identifying when housing is unaffordable.
- 40%rent burdened
Reported Progress
Every city and county is required to report on their progress in implementing their Housing Element. This page includes the Annual Progress Report and shows how many homes have been permitted so far toward their RHNA goals. Together, these metrics provide a snapshot of how well a jurisdiction is following through on its housing commitments.
Annual Progress Reports (APRs)
Every city and county in California must submit an APR to the state by April 1 each year, detailing how they are implementing the goals in their certified Housing Element. These reports include data on housing development applications, entitlements, building permits issued, and completions, as well as the status of programs and policies outlined in the Housing Element. To learn more about requirements and access resources, visit HCD’s overview of APRs.
Note: HCD does not make APR data public until June 30 of each year.
Affordable Housing Permitting
Every city and county is required by state law to plan for housing needs across all income levels through the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process. One way to track progress is by measuring how many housing units a jurisdiction has permitted relative to its RHNA targets. This section shows permitting data for the 6th cycle; use the above toggle to show 5th cycle data.
Distribution of housing permits
What's the impact?
The number of housing permits issued is one of the clearest indicators of whether a jurisdiction is on track to meet its housing goals, especially for lower-income households.Cities are expected to plan for growth at all income levels, including homes for local workers, new families and long-time residents at risk of displacement.. While many jurisdictions across the Bay Area are on their way to meeting their goals for above moderate-income housing, most are severely lagging on issuing permits for very low- and low-income housing.