Bill > SB715

This bill modifies California's regional housing need allocation process by introducing several key changes. It requires councils of governments to distribute housing need units lost during state emergencies proportionally across the region, rather than solely in the jurisdiction where the units were lost. The bill mandates that draft housing allocation plans reduce the number of housing units allocated to jurisdictions with significant land in very high fire risk areas, ensuring that areas with greater wildfire danger receive fewer housing assignments. Additionally, the bill limits the percentage of housing need that can be allocated to unincorporated county areas based on the percentage of urban population within those counties. The legislation expands the grounds for appealing housing allocations, including the failure to adjust allocation plans according to the new fire risk and population criteria. It also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to allocate emergency-lost housing units based on the region's methodology, aiming to distribute housing needs more equitably across different jurisdictions while considering factors like wildfire risk, population distribution, and regional development patterns. If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies would be eligible for reimbursement under existing statutory provisions.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

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