After a two-year delay, Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors approved the housing element to comply with state housing demands for 2023-2031. The approved plans are crucial for accommodating expected population growth, including a requirement for 3,125 new homes, with 1,305 designated as affordable housing. The delay, however, allowed builder's remedy applications that bypass local zoning constraints. Supervisor Sylvia Arenas expressed relief but noted the persistence of these applications, signifying ongoing challenges in balancing housing needs and local regulations.
"It doesn't mean they get deleted or have to start all over - they get to complete their project," Supervisor Sylvia Arenas said, reflecting on the implication of the builder's remedy applications as the county moves forward.
"The state previously denied the county's housing plans, citing a need for more details on housing accessibility programs, especially targeting racial equity," expressing the challenges county officials faced.
"All 15 municipalities in the county have had their plans approved, though most approvals came in late," illustrating the struggle the county faced with state compliance.
"Officials need to plan for 3,125 more homes by 2031, 1,305 of which must be affordable to residents making less than 80% of the area median income," emphasizing the county's housing goals.
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