Regional Housing Needs Allocation
The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is the community process to decide where new residential development should be located. These decisions are the foundation of the Housing Element. RHNA is stewarded by the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG).
Why care about RHNA?
The housing allocation process targets housing towards each jurisdiction and is open to public participation for the next RHNA cycle! With community involvement in the Blueprint Planning process we could target more housing in areas already served by water and sewer while reducing sprawling development throughout the County. Siting more housing in urban areas would:
- Support local businesses with more regular customers
- Provide development opportunities for blighted and abandoned properties
- Create safer neighborhoods with more "eyes on the street"
- Reduce families' transportation costs by helping more people live near their workplaces
- Improve community health by preserving family recreation opportunities, encouraging active living, and reducing air pollution
Help ensure RHNA really meets our housing needs!
Contact us for details on other ways you can help.