Revisions to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development Housing Element

On June 20, 2023, the City received comments on the second draft of the 6th Cycle Housing Element from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Based on the comments, the City has made some minor revisions to the housing element, which are highlighted in the document. The City is now prepared to resubmit the element to HCD for a 60-day review of the third draft. HCD mandates that the public has 7 days to review and comment on the updated draft. The 7-day public comment period shall begin on August 1st, 2023 and end on August 8th, 2023. Comments can also be submitted after August 8th as the City completes the adoption process for the 6th Cycle Housing Element over the next several months. Comments can be sent to citymanager@bluelake.ca.gov. Revised Housing Element Update (3rd Draft).