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Housing Element Update
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Housing Element Update
Without a certified Housing Element, Chino could face monthly fines up to $50,000, state restrictions on building permits, and loss of grant funds. Additionally, under the Builder’s Remedy, developers could bypass local rules to build higher-density projects on non-zoned properties, intended to encourage compliance with state housing laws.
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Housing Element Update
The RHNA process is mandated by state law to quantify projected housing needs within a community. The process informs Chino's planning processes by identifying future housing need as a result of projected population, employment and household growth. For the 2021 to 2029 Planning Period, The City of Chino is allocated an estimated 6,978 units to accommodate growth by income category. The Housing Element must provide sites to accommodate this estimated growth.
2021 to 2029 City of Chino RHNA Housing Needs Allocation
Income Category Percent of Median Family Income Income Range: Minimum Income Range: Maximum RHNA Allocation (Housing Units) Very Low Income 0 to 50% N/A $37,650 2,113 Low Income 51 to 80% $37,651 $60,240 1,284 Moderate Income 81 to 120% $61,241 $90,360 1,203 Above Moderate Income More than 120% $90,361 More than $91,361 2,378 Total N/A N/A N/A 6,978
Note: Income range is based on the 2020 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Median Family Income (MFI) for San Bernardino County of $75,300. -
Housing Element Update
Measure Y permitted the use of a “two overlay” strategy to address the RHNA requirement outlined in the City’s 2021 - 2029 Housing Element Update. This strategy keeps existing zoning of properties in place but adds the option to utilize the proposed overlays to allow for housing if the property owner chooses.
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Housing Element Update
The Housing Element is a city-initiated policy document that identifies policies and programs to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all economic segments in the City of Chino. The 2021 to 2029 Housing Element identifies specific actions to be taken over the planning period to address local housing needs. Key features of the Housing Element include:
- Population and housing profile of Chino
- Evaluation of housing constraints and resources
- Evaluation of existing housing programs and policies
- Identification of sites appropriate to accommodate housing at all income levels
- Develop policies, programs and quantified objectives
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Housing Element Update
The City of Chino is required by state law to update its Housing Element every eight years. The current adopted Housing Element is for the 2013 to 2021 planning period. The City is now planning for the 2021 to 2029 planning period. Importance of updating the Housing Element:
- Ensures the City complies with state housing laws
- Allows the City to become eligible for state grants and funding sources
- Demonstrates the ability to meet future housing growth need
- Allows the community to further engage in the planning process
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Housing Element Update
The update process is community-based and will include a variety of activities to interface with the Chino community. Key features include:
- Multiple opportunities for the community to provide input in the process, both virtually and in-person
- Comprehensive review of demographics in the community to reflect existing conditions
- Completion of adequate sites analysis to meet 2021 to 2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
- Public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council