The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has certified the City of Walnut Creek’s Housing Element of its General Plan. The 6th Cycle of the State’s Planning Period covers the time period between 2023- 2031. The City of Walnut Creek’s Housing Element provides a framework of goals, policies, and programs to support the creation of an additional 5,805 new units of housing in the city during that timeframe, including 3,501 affordable homes. The City has also provided for an additional 525 housing units to provide a buffer to ensure sufficient capacity for affordable housing opportunities.
“I want to thank the City’s Community Development and legal staff for dedicated hard work to see this through to the finish line,” said Mayor Cindy Silva. “There is considerable effort that goes into meeting the complex requirements set by the State, but the certification of our Housing Element Update shows the commitment of Walnut Creek to providing a range of housing needs.”
Community Development Director Erika Vandenbrande noted, “It’s exciting to receive the State’s concurrence with our Housing Element. We look forward to implementing the many programs with our partners to increase the number of homes available at all levels of affordability.”
More information about the Update can be found on the City’s website at
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has certified the City of Walnut Creek’s Housing Element of its General Plan. The 6th Cycle of the State’s Planning Period covers the time period between 2023- 2031. The City of Walnut Creek’s Housing Element provides a framework of goals, policies, and programs to support the creation of an additional 5,805 new units of housing in the city during that timeframe, including 3,501 affordable homes. The City has also provided for an additional 525 housing units to provide a buffer to ensure sufficient capacity for affordable housing opportunities.
“I want to thank the City’s Community Development and legal staff for dedicated hard work to see this through to the finish line,” said Mayor Cindy Silva. “There is considerable effort that goes into meeting the complex requirements set by the State, but the certification of our Housing Element Update shows the commitment of Walnut Creek to providing a range of housing needs.”
Community Development Director Erika Vandenbrande noted, “It’s exciting to receive the State’s concurrence with our Housing Element. We look forward to implementing the many programs with our partners to increase the number of homes available at all levels of affordability.”
More information about the Update can be found on the City’s website at walnut-creek.org/HEU.
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