Our volunteers speak up for abundant, affordable, and fair housing in California. Each city is assigned a unique number of new homes they need to plan for in the next eight years (their Regional Housing Needs Allocation). We need volunteers to make sure the cities make realistic, equitable plans, and follow through!
Find Your City
We have Volunteers all over California (see map at right). Check out what’s happening in your city.
We work with housing organizations and advocates throughout California. Organizing on a regional level is an effective approach to building political will and keeping cities accountable. Learn about local organizers, upcoming public meetings, and city data on our regional webpages.
What are Fair Housing Elements?
Housing Elements envision a city’s future housing
California cities lay a policy roadmap to provide housing for current and future residents in a document called a Housing Element. Cities create Housing Elements as part of their overall General Plan for the future of the city.
Fair Housing Elements promote inclusive housing
Cities use zoning and land use laws to reinforce segregated neighborhoods. The Campaign for Fair Housing Elements advocates for cities to actively plan for diverse housing options that are accessible to people of all backgrounds and income levels using the principles of Fair Housing.
Read more about the intersection of housing and the fight for racial justice.
Resources Overview
RESOURCE LIBRARY
Quickly find links and resources for learning about and reviewing Housing Elements, including HCD reports, educational resources, legislation memos, maps, and more.
LEARN THE BASICS
Read or watch a handy explainer that will summarize Housing Elements, the update process, and how you can get involved.
City Data
Browse our database of statewide Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers. Find the number of units allocated for various income levels for cities and unincorporated counties in California.
