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Housing Policies

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The Community Development Department manages housing policies and regulations. The Economic Development Department's Housing Division administers housing programs and provides critical funding resources that create housing opportunities for Stockton residents to ensure they have decent, safe, and affordable housing. The Housing Division also implements green building practices for rehabilitation and new construction projects and has identified the following housing priorities:

Preserve, improve, and expand the supply of affordable housing for low-income households
Provide homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers
Provide housing and services for the City’s homeless population, including homeless prevention

Both departments work together to ensure that housing needs are met in the City of Stockton. The City of Stockton's General Plan is a foundational guide for long-range planning and zoning considerations. The Housing Element component of the General Plan directs housing policy and program recommendations for the City. Policies and programs are updated periodically by staff and revised based on past performance, market conditions, and available resources.

NEW! City Awarded Prohousing Designation by the State

Cities and counties that earn the Prohousing Designation receive incentives such as additional points or other preferences in the scoring of competitive funding programs administered by California’s Housing and Community Development Agency (HCD), giving them an advantage over other jurisdictions.

Annual Progress Reports (Housing and General Plan)

Housing Resources

There are various housing items and legislative updates that impact housing policy and standards. Please see the link below for more information.

External Links

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This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 4/17/2023