Housing Element

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The 6th Cycle Housing Element  was approved by the San Dimas City Council on September 27, 2022 through Resolution 2022-50 and subsequently certified by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development on October 14, 2022.


What is the Housing Element?

The housing element is a component of San Dimas’ General Plan. The general plan serves as a blueprint for the future of a city, prescribing policy goals that shape and guide its development. State law requires that each and every city adopt a general plan containing at least seven elements, including the Housing Element. The Housing Element is required to plan for meeting existing and projected housing needs.  The Housing Element is updated every 8 years and is subject to detailed statutory requirements and mandatory review by a State agency, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).