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This bill modifies the process for determining regional housing needs by establishing new consultation and timeline requirements between the Department of Housing and Community Development and councils of governments. For the 7th housing element revision, the bill sets different consultation deadlines for specific councils of governments, with most required to consult at least 38 months prior to the scheduled revision, while some (like Humboldt County and Lake Area Planning Council) will consult 26 months prior, and others (San Luis Obispo and Sacramento Area Councils of Governments) will consult 34 months prior. For the 8th and subsequent housing element revisions, all councils of governments will be required to consult at least 38 months in advance. The bill also adds a new provision requiring the Department of Finance to consider changes in university enrollment levels when preparing anticipated household growth projections. Additionally, the bill includes a contingency clause stating that its provisions will only become operative if it is enacted after another related bill (Senate Bill 486) and both bills amend the same section of the Government Code. The overall goal is to improve the accuracy and collaborative process of determining regional housing needs by providing more structured and extensive consultation between state agencies and local planning organizations.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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