The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found Oakland's 2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element in full compliance with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Gov. Code) on February 17, 2023. Please find HCD's full compliance letter here.
- Latest News
- What is the Housing Element?
- City Releases 2023-2031 Housing Element Public Hearing Draft
- New Video Outlines Housing Element Goals & Ways to Provide Feedback
- New Voices on Housing Series - Spotlighting Community Views on Housing
- Draft Housing Element Documents
- Resources
- Past Events
- Housing Element Project Schedule
Latest News
What is the Housing Element?
The Housing Element is one of the required elements of the General Plan. It will identify policy direction to meet the housing needs of the City, both by preserving existing homes and by clarifying priorities for new construction. The plan will include an overview of housing policies and programs and will identify locations that can accommodate future housing.
The Housing Element was last updated in 2015 and is now being updated with public input to reflect the recent housing opportunities, challenges, and approaches that have emerged in the Oakland community, as well as to comply with new state laws.
For more information, please review the Housing Element FAQ.
City Releases 2023-2031 Housing Element Public Hearing Draft
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the City of Oakland released the 2023-2031 Housing Element Public Hearing Draft. The City revised the Housing Element in response to ongoing community feedback and to fulfill requirements for compliance with state law.
The Public Hearing Draft includes several new components: an executive summary; a substantially updated Chapter 4: Housing Action Plan; Appendix J: Proposed Rezoning Changes; 4. Appendix K: City of Oakland Response to the Findings Letter from State HCD, dated 9/28/22; Appendix L: Response to Public Comments; and more.
The Housing Element Public Hearing Draft was also shared with State Housing and Community Development (State HCD) department on November 29, 2022. Pursuant to AB 215, the Housing Element Public Hearing Draft was formally submitted to State HCD on December 7, 2022, after the seven-day public review period (Nov. 30 to Dec. 6).
After the seven-day public review period, the Housing Element Public Hearing Draft was available for public comment and feedback until December 29, 2022. Comment letters received after December 6, 2022, were forwarded to State HCD at the time the comments are received. A total of 54 comment letters and emails were received between November 29, 2022 - December 29, 2022, and will be included as a supplemental document to the agenda reports for the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings beginning in January 2023.
There are several ways to comment on the 2023-2031 Housing Element before it is adopted by City Council in early 2023:
- Email feedback to: generalplan@oaklandca.gov.
- Participate in community events posted on our website.
- Attend upcoming public hearings on the Housing Element, beginning in January 2023.
- Planning Commission – Jan. 11, 2023 at 3 pm
- Community and Economic Development Committee – Jan. 24, 2023 at 2 pm
- Special Meeting of Oakland City Council –Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:30 pm
2023-2031 Housing Element Documents
- 2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element (Clean and Redline versions)
- State HCD Full Compliance Letter Received February 17, 2023
- State HCD Comment Letter Received February 3, 2023
- Housing Element Public Hearing Draft (Clean and Redline versions)
- Racial Equity Impact Analysis - 2023-2031 Housing Element
- Community Feedback Received on the Public Hearing Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element between November 29, 2022 – December 29, 2022
- State HCD Comment Letter Received September 28, 2022
- Interactive Map of Housing Sites and Proposed Zoning Reforms
- Public Comments Received for First Draft Housing Element
- First Public Review Draft Housing Element
- Updated Draft Housing Element Submitted to State HCD on June 30, 2022
- Comparison Document: First Public Review Draft Housing Element vs. HCD Submission Draft
New Video Outlines Housing Element Goals & Ways to Provide Feedback
Featuring:
- Summary of Housing Element
- Brief interviews with Oakland leaders & community members
- How to provide feedback on the new Housing Element draft
New Voices on Housing Series - Spotlighting Community Views on Housing
As part of Oakland's General Plan
Housing Element update, we're showcasing some perspectives on housing
from local leaders and community members. The opinions expressed within
this video are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of the City of Oakland or its staff.
- John Janosko and LeaJay Harper, Wood Street Community Residents
- Xochitl Bernadette Moreno, Co-Director, Essential Food And Medicine (EFAM) and Cob on Wood
- Jeff Levin, Policy Director, East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO)
- Bret Peterson, Board Member, Dimond Improvement Association
- Nikki Fortunato Bas, Oakland City Council President
- Jocelyn Gama, Youth Coordinator, Urban Strategies Council - Deeply Rooted in Oakland Partnership
- Andy Madeira, CEO, East Bay Asian Local Development Corp. (EBALDC)
Draft Housing Element Documents
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Adopted Housing Element
2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element (Clean and Redline versions)
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State HCD Full Compliance Letter
State HCD Full Compliance Letter Received on February 17, 2023
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Housing Element Public Hearing Draft
Housing Element Public Hearing Draft (Clean and Redline Versions)
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State HCD Comment Letter
State HCD Comment Letter Received on February 2, 2023
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Racial Equity Impact Analysis
For the 2023-2031 Housing Element
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Housing Element Informational Flyer
Overview of Housing Element, created by Deeply Rooted
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Preliminary Zoning Reforms
Preliminary Housing Element Zoning Code Reforms
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Interactive Map of Housing Sites and Proposed Zoning Reforms
Interactive Map of Housing Sites and Proposed Zoning Reforms
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State HCD Comment Letter
State HCD Comment Letter Received on September 28, 2022
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Comparison Document - First Public Review Draft & HCD Submission Draft
Comparison of First Public Review Draft to HCD Submission Draft Submitted June 30, 2022
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Draft Housing Element Submitted to State HCD
Updated Draft Housing Element Submitted to State HCD (June 30, 2022)
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First Public Review Draft Housing Element
First Public Review Draft Housing Element (May 12-Sept 30, 2022)
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Public Comment Letters
Public Comments on First Public Review Draft Housing Element (May 12 - Sept 30, 2022)
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Housing Element Overview Video
Overview of Housing Element, what it covers, and the timeline for its development
Draft Housing Element: Timeline of Development
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May 12, 2022 - June 13, 2022 - First Draft of Housing Element Available for Public Comment
As required by AB 215, the first Draft Housing Element was available for a 30-day public review period, before incorporating public comments and sending the revised first draft to HCD.
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June 30, 2022 - Draft Housing Element Sent to HCD for Review
City staff incorporated public comments into the draft Housing Element (where feasible, given the short turn-around time) and sent to HCD for a 90-day review. More substantive comments were addressed in the second public draft of the Housing Element, released on November 29, 2022.
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June 30, 2022 - September 28, 2022 - Extended First Draft of Housing Element Available for Public Comment
Based on community feedback and to ensure that the Oakland community had enough time to review and comment, the City kept the first public review draft of the Housing Element available for public comment through the 90-day State HCD review period (June 30 - September 28, 2022). Thank you to all those who submitted public comments and attended public meetings.
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November 29, 2022 - December 29, 2022 - Release of Public Hearing Draft of Housing Element for Public Comment
City released the second public review draft of the Housing Element on November 29, 2022.
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January 2023 - Adoption of Housing Element Public Hearing Draft
Adoption of Housing Element by City Council and Planning Commission
Housing Element Overview Video
This slideshow presentation offers an overview of Housing Element, what it covers, and the timeline for its development. The video also provides a summary of the issues the Element addresses, community engagement efforts, and some proposed policies being considered to meet the City's ongoing housing needs.
Resources
First Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
- Draft Housing Element Overview (Powerpoint)
- New Proposed Programs and Policies
- Draft Sites Inventory, Table C-25 (Excel)
- Interactive Online Map of Draft Sites Inventory, Table C-25
- Draft Sites Inventory Maps by Council District, Table C-25 (PDF)
- Summary Table of Draft Sites Inventory by Council District, Table C-25
- Housing Element Community Engagement Summary (November 2021-April 2022)
Other
- Preliminary Housing Element Zoning Reforms
- Housing Resources for Oakland and Alameda County (English, Spanish, Chinese)
- General Plan Project Schedule
- Housing Element FAQ
Past Events
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1/11/23 |
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10/19/22 |
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10/18/22 |
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6/9/22 |
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6/8/22 |
Housing Element Focus Group Discussion #3: Draft Housing Element |
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6/1/22 |
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5/18/22 |
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4/9/22 |
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4/8/22 |
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3/12/22 |
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3/10/22 |
Housing Element Focus Group Discussion #2: Production, Preservation, and Protections |
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2/22/2022 |
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2/17/22 |
Housing Element Workshop 2 - Housing Programs and Inclusive Neighborhoods |
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2/10/22 |
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2/2/22 |
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2/2/22 |
Housing Element Focus Group Discussion #1: Housing Sites |