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Housing in California local government

What California city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.

7,116 California meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Norwalk, CA · Thu Dec 31, 2026 · Testing Spanish agn & font

Norwalk City Council considers infrastructure contracts and budget amendments

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding legal litigation followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include awarding construction contracts for I-605 roadwork, the Norwalk Transit Village, and wastewater pump station rehabilitation.

Bakersfield, CA · Sat Dec 12, 2026 · Housing and Community Development Committee

No agenda items listed for the Housing and Community Development Committee meeting

The Bakersfield Housing and Community Development Committee meeting on December 12, 2026 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without any decisions, contracts, or hearings specified.

Milpitas, California · Wed Aug 5, 2026 · Community Housing Commission

Commission to deliberate and approve FY 26-27 Work Plan and budget

The Community Housing Commission will review a draft Work Plan and budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The body will also receive a staff presentation on housing programs and debrief on recent tabling events.

Oxnard, California · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · City Council

City Council to vote on $5.7 M fee deferral for Lockwood III Apartments

The Oxnard City Council will consider eight items on its Information/Consent agenda, including code amendments, fee agreements, grant applications, and contract changes. Council members will vote on an amended Conflict of Interest Code and on a $5,717,422.16 deferred development impact fee agreement for the Lockwood…

Del Mar, California · Thu Jul 30, 2026 · CPP - Citizens' Participation Program

Neighbors discuss conceptual plans to replace a home at 1130 Cuchara Drive.

This meeting follows standard CPP outreach procedures to gather early neighbor feedback on a proposed residential replacement at 1130 Cuchara Drive. Property owners will present conceptual design ideas and discuss potential impacts like views, privacy, and neighborhood compatibility. No official city decisions or…

Del Mar, California · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · CPP - Citizens' Participation Program

Neighbors discuss plans to demolish and rebuild a home at 126 6th Street

This is a procedural pre-application meeting where neighbors will review conceptual design ideas for a proposed new residence at 126 6th Street. No official decisions will be made, but the City of Del Mar will collect early feedback to guide the applicant’s formal development review. The process follows the Citizens’…

Roseville, California · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee to receive updates on Roseville housing and Westfield Galleria

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review a forecast on affordable housing and pro-housing designations. The body will also receive an update on the exterior renovation of the Westfield Galleria's western promenade and outdoor space, known as The Trails.

Sunnyvale, California · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider townhome project at 434 Crescent Avenue

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed residential development on a 0.26-acre site. The body will consider a special development permit and a tentative map for the project.

Santa Rosa, California · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Housing Authority

Housing Authority to extend loans for two local properties

The Housing Authority will consider extending maturing loans for California Programs for the Autistic’s Benton House and Community Support Network’s Dutton Homes. The body will also discuss the subordination of its loans for Aston Avenue Apartments.

Woodside, California · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Architectural & Site Review Board

Woodside ASRB reviews five residential design proposals

The Architectural and Site Review Board will consider Conceptual Design Review for five residential projects, including new homes, accessory dwelling units, and site improvements. The board will also hear a Director's report and take a roll call vote.

Riverside, California · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Housing and Homelessness Committee

Committee to review housing legislation and Prohousing program reapplication

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive updates on California housing legislation and the 2026 ADU Handbook. The body will also discuss the California Prohousing Designation Program reapplication and receive a project update from the Housing Authority.

Riverside, California · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Housing and Homelessness Committee

State update on California 2025‑2026 housing legislation

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive an update on California housing legislation for 2025‑2026. The committee will discuss the reapplication for the California Prohousing Designation Program. A briefing on the Housing Authority’s current projects will also be presented. Additional legislative updates…

Glendale, California · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Design Review Board

Design Review Board will consider a new three‑story home at 1510 La Vista Terrace.

The board will conduct roll call, approve minutes from June 25, 2026, and then review several design review applications. The primary item is a new three‑story, approximately 3,284 sq ft single‑family house with a two‑car garage and a swimming pool at 1510 La Vista Terrace. Additional items include a conversion…

Orland, California · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider Lakewest Parkside Project rezoning

The Planning Commission will discuss a General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Lakewest Parkside Project. The body will also receive a status update on the Housing Element.

Modesto, California · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Board of Building Appeals

Board will hold civil penalty and appeal hearings for three city properties

The Modesto Board of Building Appeals will conduct hearings to decide the future of three properties cited in code enforcement cases. Item A is a civil penalty hearing for 3200 Sisk Rd Ste 2 (Case COD2025-00099). Item B is an appeal hearing update for 1413 Kingfield Dr (Case COD2025-00047). Item C is a civil penalty…

Clovis, California · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning Commission

Approval of conditional use permits for adult day care and tap house

The Clovis Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 25 meeting and consider two resolutions that adopt categorical exemptions from further CEQA review. One resolution would grant a Class 32 exemption and conditional use permit for an adult day care center at 1750 Shaw Avenue. The other would grant a…

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Victoria Avenue Corridor code amendments

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding development code amendments for the Victoria Avenue Corridor. The body will also review several residential development projects and a state Prohousing Designation application.

Needles, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA

Housing Commission to review HACN budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027

The Housing Commission will receive an update from the Housing Authority of the City of Needles. The body will also review the HACN budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for City Council approval.

Albany, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review new home construction at 846 Washington

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a design review request for a residential project. The body will consider a staff recommendation to approve the demolition of an existing home and the construction of a new two-story residence.

Beaumont, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission will consider a 66‑unit housing project at Xenia Ave & East Sixth St.

The commission will approve the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and hold public hearings on three development proposals. One proposal seeks a fast‑food restaurant drive‑through at the northwest corner of Beaumont Avenue and Oak Valley Parkway. Another proposes converting a static billboard to an electronic billboard at…

Rancho Cucamonga, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Planning and Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to consider municipal code amendments and new coffee shop development

The Planning and Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests and a municipal code amendment. The body is reviewing a coffee shop proposal and a time extension for a residential subdivision.

Atherton, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Planning Commission Meeting

Special Structures Permit for new 13k‑sq‑ft home at Queens Court

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Special Structures Permit SSR26‑002 for a 13,036‑square‑foot two‑story residence on a merged lot at 2 Queens Court (APN 070‑032‑130) and 60 Queens Court (APN 070‑032‑140). The parcel is about 100,793 sq ft in the R‑1A zoning district, and the permit seeks…

Napa, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Housing Commission

Commission will approve June 30 minutes and review several housing reports

The Napa County Housing Commission will first approve the minutes from its June 30, 2026 meeting. It will then receive monthly reports—including one from the California Human Development Corporation, an update on the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant renewal, and a capital‑improvement project report—for…

Sunnyvale, California · Wed Jul 22, 2026 · Housing and Human Services Commission

Commission will select its FY2026/27 Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes

The Housing and Human Services Commission will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of the June 24 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners will vote on the selection of the FY2026/27 Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a public hearing/general business segment and non‑agenda comments.

Cudahy, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

Council to consider ballot measure extending the 3/4% transactions and use tax

The Cudahy City Council will vote on a ballot measure to extend the temporary three‑quarter percent transactions and use tax indefinitely until repealed by voters. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the June 2026 Local Agency Investment Fund ($5,761,597.49) and payroll demands ($1,314,108.26), and…

Coronado, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council Meeting

City Council to approve $1.66 M street maintenance contract and other key items

The Coronado City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes routine approvals and several substantive contracts and resolutions. Items include a custodial services contract for $632,328 annually, a five‑year security services agreement, a $1,661,180.95 street preventative maintenance project for Zones 2…

San Gabriel, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council Meetings

City Council to hold public hearing on proposed solid waste rate changes

The City Council will conduct a Proposition 218 public hearing regarding new solid waste rates and a rate adjustment formula. The body will also consider several consent items, including a condominium project and city contracts.

Del Mar, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

Council holds closed‑session legal talks on housing element litigation and Lazier case

The Del Mar City Council will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel about potential litigation exposure tied to the 6th Cycle Housing Element implementation. The council will also discuss the existing Lazier v. City of Del Mar lawsuit. No public comment will be allowed on these items during the meeting.

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Design Review Committee

Committee reviews redevelopment plans for 51 S Oak Street

The Design Review Committee is considering a request to redevelop a site at 51 S Oak Street. The body will also address a residential project on Alameda Avenue and approve previous meeting minutes.

Arcadia, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Copy document link

Council to adopt design‑review and housing plan for North Village mixed‑use project

The Arcadia City Council will consider several items, including appointments to local commissions, a resolution confirming the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District levy, and a resolution approving the Architectural Design Review, density bonus, and height waiver for the North Village Mixed‑Use Development with 130…

Yorba Linda, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Council Meeting

City Council to consider zoning changes for 2021–2029 Housing Element

The City Council and associated agencies will meet to discuss zoning and municipal code amendments. The body is deciding on housing element implementation, emergency declaration procedures, and several landscape maintenance contracts.

Lomita, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

Council adopts zoning updates for residential, senior and multifamily housing

At this meeting the Lomita City Council will adopt two zoning‑code ordinances (Nos. 895 and 896) to update standards for planned residential, senior and multifamily housing and to revise affordable‑housing in‑lie requirements. The Council will also approve a $45,064 amendment to the City Hall remodel design contract…

Lake Forest, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Housing Authority - Special Meeting

Housing Authority considers $213,615 contract for affordable housing consultant

The Lake Forest Housing Authority is meeting to award a professional services contract and approve amendments to loan management agreements. The body will also review minutes from the June 16, 2026, special meeting.

Lake Forest, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council - Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Council to consider moratorium extension on massage establishments

The City Council will hold a public hearing on extending an urgency ordinance that prohibits the establishment of new massage businesses. The body will also vote on various infrastructure contracts, housing consultant services, and municipal code amendments regarding group homes.

Porterville, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · City Council

Council considers $1.98M purchase for CNG refuse trucks

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring numerous equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. Key items include the acquisition of new refuse trucks and a motor grader, as well as the awarding of a culvert project contract. The body will also discuss scheduling public hearings for municipal code…

Culver City, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS

Committee to approve revised 2026-2031 Homeless Plan and recommend adoption

The Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness will consider a presentation on the Pro Housing designation and SB‑79, approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting, and vote to approve the revised final draft of the 2026‑2031 Homeless Plan with a recommendation for City Council adoption. The meeting also…

Fontana, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review residential developments on Alder and Wheeler Avenues

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two residential subdivision and design review requests. The body will consider the approval of tentative tract maps and architectural plans for new housing units.

Glendale, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Glendale Housing Authority

Glendale Housing Authority to meet July 21, 2026

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and hold a period for oral communications.

Santa Ana, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Regular City Council Meeting

City Council to appoint Planning Commissioner and approve water services agreement

The Santa Ana City Council will hold a closed session regarding litigation and labor negotiations before reconvening for a regular session. The Council will consider appointing a Planning Commissioner, approving a water treatment services agreement, and responding to an Orange County Grand Jury report on housing…

Alpine County, California · Tue Jul 21, 2026 · Board of Supervisors

Board to consider ordinance amendment on short‑term rentals and tax collection

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposed amendment to County Code chapters 18.08 and 18.73, affecting short‑term rental definitions, the Transient Occupancy Tax, and hosting platform requirements. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals, a public hearing on county job…