Housing Element
The Housing Element is a part of each city’s general plan and is a document that describes the goals, policies and strategies of housing production, affordability, and accessibility. This document reflects the value the city places on equity and inclusion, and resident non-displacement. Every eight years, cities enter a new cycle and are required to update their Housing Element and get it approved by the State which determines if it is in compliance with state law. The document will include policies to meet the needs of disadvantaged communities assisted by fair housing laws.
The photo at right is a drawing of a proposed housing development at the corner of Latham and Escuela in Mountain View.