Let's House San Rafael   |   2023-2031 Housing Element Update

The 2023-2031 Housing Element was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on June 22, 2023.  This website was created to provide information about the project, draft and final documents, meeting agendas, and opportunities for public comment.  Links to the adopted, certified Housing Element are included.

In San Rafael people and families are struggling to live close to where they work and pay a price allowing them to cover essentials and put money away for the future. Some who have lived in the community a long time can no longer afford to and have had to leave, while others who would love to live close to their jobs instead must commute long distances to and from work. These struggles are not unique to San Rafael. All around the Bay Area seniors, young adults, families with children and all of us are grappling with how to achieve the housing our community needs so everyone can find a place to call home.

Let’s House San Rafael is a City led effort to engage with everyone interested in helping to guide San Rafael housing policies so that everyone who lives, works, or enjoys the City will be able to do so.

The Housing Element is part of the San Rafael General Plan and describes the City’s plans to meet housing needs for current and future residents. State law required all cities and counties in the Bay Area to update housing policies by January 31, 2023.