HCD will conduct a first-ever Housing Policy and Practice Review of San Francisco, aimed at identifying and removing barriers to approval and construction of new housing there.
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Mission: Promote safe, affordable homes and vibrant, inclusive, sustainable communities for all Californians.
- HCD applauds San Francisco Mayor @LondonBreed's veto of a city rezoning ordinance that evades state housing law SB 9. HCD statement in the 🧵 👇🏾 1/10
- 🚨Today, HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit sent a letter of inquiry & TA to @sfgov expressing concern that San Francisco’s actions are indicative of review processes that may be constraining the provision of housing. 1/4
- Replying to @California_HCDThe review comes after self-reported data showed that SF is the slowest jurisdiction in the state to move housing projects to construction. 2/
- Replying to @California_HCDSan Francisco’s Board of Supervisors @sfbos recently rejected – with no written findings-- 2 housing projects with 811 homes, including > 130 affordable homes🏠, that the Planning Commission had previously approved✅ 2/4
- Replying to @California_HCDHCD is concerned that this represents a larger trend in San Francisco. At this time, HCD’s investigation is ongoing, and HCD is continuing its review of these particular actions and of San Francisco’s practices with respect to housing review & approval generally. 3/4
- Replying to @California_HCD“We are deeply concerned about processes and political decision-making in San Francisco that delay and impede the creation of housing and want to understand why this is the case.” - @GVelasquez72 3/
- 📢We are laser focused on using every tool to end the decades old housing crisis. 🥕s and sticks. Our #HousingAccountability Unit is leading the charge, and we can't do it alone. 🧵1/5
- Replying to @California_HCD“We will be working w/the city to identify/clear roadblocks to 🏗️ of all types of 🏘️ & when we find policies/practices that violate or evade CA housing law, we will pursue those violations together w/ @AGRobBonta. We expect the cooperation of SF in this effort."- @GVelasquez72 4/
- 🚨California renters will NOT be affected when the federal eviction moratorium expires today, Saturday, July 31. California's eviction protections have been extended through September 30. 100% rent relief is available at HousingIsKey.com. APPLY TODAY⬇️
- Replying to @California_HCDYesterday HCD sent a letter with specific findings to SF emphasizing the work that remains to achieve a compliant housing element. 5/5 hcd.ca.gov/community-deve…
- Replying to @California_HCDHCD is here to partner with cities & counties, and all local stakeholders to support progress & ensure accountability. It is well known that CA is experiencing a housing crisis-- the provision of housing remains a top priority. Learn more here: bit.ly/3HJU6gq 4/4
- On 2/1 HCD’s Accountability Unit sent a 2nd letter reminding San Francisco to address govt. constraints to housing production in its housing element, w/ timelines & methods to rectify them, addressing Nov. project denials by SF Board of Supes. 1/ Letter: bit.ly/34s75nW
- Replying to @California_HCD“The fourplex ordinance evades the City’s obligations under SB 9 to provide ministerial approval for small-scale projects. Moreover, the ordinance would maintain the existing discretionary approval process & impose more onerous conditions & requirements when compared to SB 9." 2/
