Sonoma County Government: Permit Sonoma To Host Housing Element Workshops February 12 And February 15

Healdsburg CA

10 February, 2022

2:41 PM

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Press release from the Sonoma County Government: February 9, 2022 Close Menu You are here: Home / Permit Sonoma / Media & Outreach / Press Releases / Permit Sonoma to host Housing Element workshops February 12 and February 15 Main Menu Residents - Discover, Engage & Thrive Business - Trends, News & Resources Visitors - Explore Sonoma County Your Government - We Work for You Permit & Resource Management About Us About Us Divisions Media & Outreach Boards & Commissions Boards & Commissions Items of Significant Public Interest Permit Services Permit Services Apply for Permits Check Permit Status Pay Permit Fees Permit Guidelines & Documents Permit Tools Performance Data Long-Range Plans Regulations & Initiatives Zoning Meetings & Events Report an Issue Contact Us Released by: Permit SonomaFor Immediate Release Permit Sonoma to host Housing Element workshops February 12 and February 15 Santa Rosa, CA  –  February 9, 2022  –  Permit Sonoma will host two virtual Housing Element workshops on February 12 and 15 to solicit feedback from the community about housing needs and challenges.  The public will be asked to share their experiences with housing in Sonoma County including identifying local amenities that make for good housing sites and identifying barriers to securing housing. Based on public feedback, Permit Sonoma will create policies and programs in the Housing Element report to address the challenges and opportunities highlighted during the workshops. Residents and those who work in Sonoma County can register for either of the public workshops: February 12,  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM February 15,  6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Per state law, every eight years the County must examine the policies, market conditions, and other factors  that contribute to a sufficient supply of housing  for everyone in the community, regardless of income. Under California law, the Housing Element is one of the seven mandated elements contained within the general plan.  To learn more about the Housing Element please visit Sonomacounty.ca.gov/HousingElement. ### Contact Information Bradley DunnPolicy ManagerPermit SonomaCounty of Sonoma Email: [email protected] Contact Us by Phone Phone: Work (707) 565-1900 Follow UsFacebookTwitterYouTube [Video] Share this Page: Santa Rosa, CA  –  February 9, 2022  –  Permit Sonoma will host two virtual Housing Element workshops on February 12 and 15 to solicit feedback from the community about housing needs and challenges.  The public will be asked to share their experiences with housing in Sonoma County including identifying local amenities that make for good housing sites and identifying barriers to securing housing. Based on public feedback, Permit Sonoma will create policies and programs in the Housing Element report to address the challenges and opportunities highlighted during the workshops. Residents and those who work in Sonoma County can register for either of the public workshops: February 12,  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM February 15,  6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Per state law, every eight years the County must examine the policies, market conditions, and other factors  that contribute to a sufficient supply of housing  for everyone in the community, regardless of income. Under California law, the Housing Element is one of the seven mandated elements contained within the general plan.  To learn more about the Housing Element please visit Sonomacounty.ca.gov/HousingElement. ### Contact Information Bradley DunnPolicy ManagerPermit SonomaCounty of Sonoma Email: [email protected] Contact Us by Phone Phone: Work (707) 565-1900 Follow UsFacebookTwitterYouTube [Video] Share this Page: This press release was produced by the Sonoma County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.