2021-2029 Housing Element Update

What is the Housing Element?


The Housing Element is a State-mandated policy document within the City of Menifee General Plan. It provides direction for the implementation of various programs and policies to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all income levels within the Menifee community.  The Housing Element includes policies, programs, and actions to accommodate growth, identify opportunities for the development of housing, preserve existing housing stock, and assist the existing population.

Background:


The City’s current Housing Element (5th Cycle) was adopted by the City Council in February 2014 and was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in March 2014.  The adopted Housing Element covers the planning period from October 2013, through October 2021.  The City is currently implementing the respective actions and programs for the current planning cycle.  The next housing cycle (6th Cycle) will cover the planning period from October 2021 to 2029.

The City’s Housing Element is being updated to comply with State law and ensure the City’s policies and programs can accommodate estimated housing growth need identified in the Southern California Association of Government’s (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for the 2021-2029 planning period. The 6th Cycle Housing Element and associated environmental document(s) will be reviewed for compliance with state law by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and must be adopted by the City Council no later than October 15, 2021.  

The 6th cycle update includes the following steps:

  1. Assessment of City-wide Housing Needs and Opportunities;
  2. Public Outreach; 
  3. Drafting of Goals, Policies, and Programs;
  4. Preparation of CEQA - Environmental Review Documents as applicable;
  5. Preparation of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element; 
  6. Coordination with HCD to Obtain State Certification; and
  7. Adoption of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element by the Menifee City Council

The identified seven steps and local adoption process will take place from July 2020 to August 2021, and include a multitude of public outreach efforts, such as community workshops, the development of a community-wide survey tool(s), and public hearings (Planning Commission and City Council) to help shape future policy decisions.

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2021-2029 Housing Element

Revised 6th Cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element to be considered for re-adoption by City Council on November 16, 2022

On September 9, 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determined the City of Menifee's Draft 6th Cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element to meet State requirements per their February 11, 2022 review determination letter on the Housing Element, subject to meeting public participation requirements, adoption (i.e., re-adoption) of the Revised Housing Element and submission of the adopted Housing Element to HCD for final approval and certification. The Revised Housing Element is available for public review at the link provided below and reflects all HCD-required revisions shown in redline text since City Council's adoption of the Housing Element on December 15, 2021.

September 8, 2022 - Notice of Submission of Revised Section 4, Housing Plan of the July 1, 2022 Public Review Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element (Subsequent revisions submitted to HCD on August 26, 2022

Following the City's submission of its Revised Public Review Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element to HCD for review, the City submitted subsequent revisions to Section 4, Housing Plan of the Housing Element to HCD on August 26, 2022.  The subsequent revisions were made to further address HCD review comments and comply with State requirements.  As of September 8, 2022, Revised Section 4 of the Housing Element is available for public review at the following link:  

July 1, 2022 - Notice of Release of Revised Public Review Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element for Submission to HCD for Review and Certification

The City's Revised HCD review Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element is available for public review prior to the City's formal submission of the Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their review and certification.  HCD certification is the State's determination that the City's Housing Element's complies with State law.  The Revised Draft Housing Element includes proposed revisions (shown in red underline/strike-out text) to address comments provided to the City by HCD in their comment letter of February 11, 2022. To view the Revised Draft Housing Element, please click on the following link:

Resolution No. 21-1111 Adopted December 15, 2021 (Pending HCD Approval)

December 14, 2021 - Draft Housing Element - 3rd HCD Review

Housing Element Update Project Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2021020031)

Draft Land Use and Safety Updates

Public Hearings on Housing Element Update


City Council, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 

The City Council adopted the 6th Cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element Update on December 15, 2021.

Planning Commission, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 

The Planning Commission recommended City Council adoption of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element Update on November 10, 2021.

City Contact:

For additional information please contact, Doug Darnell, AICP, Senior Planner at 951-723-3744 or by email.




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