Today--HCD, Governor Gavin Newsom & Rob Bonta reached agreement with the City of Malibu to plan for additional much-needed housing. Read more here: hcd.ca.gov/about-hcd/news… CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll

On heels of emphatic statement from Governor Gavin Newsom, HCD issues letter to Half Moon Bay Planning Commission members, urging support for a planned apartment complex for very low-income to extremely low-income senior farmworkers. #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll 1/2

#BREAKING: The San Diego Superior Court has ruled in our favor to force the City of Huntington Beach to come into compliance with California’s Housing Element Law.   No city is above the law—local governments up and down our state should take notice. oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…

This is particularly satisfying.

Supervising Deputy Attorney General David Pai spends his days combating the housing crisis and helping build a brighter CA within DOJ’s Housing Justice Team. Learn more about his background, childhood in Hawaii, and how he celebrates #AAPIHeritageMonth in his #MeetYourDOJ.

HCD today announced City of Napa, City of San Leandro, and City of Walnut Creek as the three latest cities to earn the coveted Prohousing Designation for breaking down barriers to housing development! CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #WhereFoundationsBegin Click Below for Details! 👇🔽 bit.ly/HCDProhousingP…

HCD has updated Surplus Land Act Guidelines to inform local agencies and stakeholders and create more housing at all income levels across the state. Visit to learn more: hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-c…

Just over 9 mos. since HCD laid course for City and County of San Francisco housing reform— and after extensive technical assistance and continuous monitoring—city is ahead of schedule implementing required actions. CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #HousingBelongsHere Click Below for Detailed Update ⬇️⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/HCDPPRProgress

Today Governor Gavin Newsom Newsom joined Rob Bonta and HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez to announce a settlement with the City of Elk Grove over unlawful denial of a permanent supportive housing project for lower-income people with disabilities at risk of homelessness… CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

Elk Grove must now build 80 1BR apartments—more than the 66 studios originally proposed—pay state’s attorney fees, and undergo close HCD monitoring for years to come. #WhereFoundationsBegin READ MORE HERE! bit.ly/HCDElkGroveSet…

Director Velasquez lauded the Housing Accountability Unit and the state’s victory for affirmatively furthering fair housing for people with disabilities, who face some of the biggest hurdles to securing stable, affordable, accessible housing. #HousingBelongsHere #HousingForAll

As California grapples with a homelessness crisis, it is unfathomable that Norwalk would ban building new homeless shelters. California HCD just sent a Notice of Violation to the city of Norwalk warning legal action if this policy is not reversed. gov.ca.gov/2024/09/16/gov…

Today, HCD issued a Notice of Violation to the City of Norwalk over its unlawful ban on homeless shelters & supportive housing which Governor Gavin Newsom Newsom deemed “immoral” and Director Gustavo Velasquez said must be repealed. #accountability CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency READ MORE📢: bit.ly/HCDNorwalkNOV

With a stipulated judgment now in place, the city of La Habra Heights is now on a strict timeline to submit a housing plan that complies with state law. All communities have a responsibility to create affordable housing and help reduce homelessness. gov.ca.gov/2024/11/01/gov…

This video is incredible. Everyone should RETWEET it so the whole *world* sees it.

Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced California, HCD, and Rob Bonta have sued City of Norwalk, CA after it refused to overturn its unlawful ban on homeless shelters and other housing. CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #HousingBelongsHere 1/3 hcd.ca.gov/about-hcd/news…

At Team HCD, our hearts are with those whose lives have been impacted by Southern California fires. We are making immediate changes to address the recovery & rebuilding challenge ahead. READ MORE: bit.ly/HCDSoCalFireRe… CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #WhereFoundationsBegin #LosAngelesFires

Today’s alert from Rob Bonta reaffirms HCD’s interpretation of the Permit Streamlining Act and “90-day Rule,” so applications for affordable housing development can be processed quickly, fairly, and consistently across California. CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll

Proud of my team’s ongoing collaboration with the Attorney General’s Housing Justice Team. And grateful that they’re reinforcing the position HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit has taken with several cities/counties.

Accountability matters. In this 6th RHNA cycle, HCD’s Housing Element Team has reviewed nearly 2K housing element drafts, successfully bringing 90% of communities into compliance. CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin