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Affordable Housing Program

The City of Sonoma’s Affordable Housing Program started in 1992 and has grown to include the oversight of over 100 deed-restricted affordable housing units. Today the program includes prequalification of potential applicants, annual reporting and oversight, and long-term planning. The City does not build affordable housing units itself. Rather, it partners with developers and affordable...

Housing Element Kick-Off Meeting Recap

On January 25th a virtual Joint Special City Council and Planning Commission "Housing Element Kick-Off" meeting was held to receive updates on the Housing Element 6th Cycle Update. Beth Thompson, Principal at DeNovo Planning Group gave a presentation, which provided basic information on what a Housing Element is and what is included in the Housing...

Housing Element Kick-Off Meeting - January 25th, 6:00 PM (Virtual)

On January 25th, the City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a virtual, joint public "Town Hall" meeting to discuss the preparation of the new Housing Element and receive a report on steps taken to date by staff and the City’s Housing Element consultant. The agenda includes: Housing Element Basics - what a Housing...

What is a Housing Element?

Housing Element Overview The Housing Element is one of the nine required elements of the General Plan and the only element required to be approved (“certified”) by the State of California. The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has the legal authority to review and certify housing elements. The Housing Element includes an...

Housing Element Update

The City of Sonoma's 6th Cycle Housing Element has been adopted and approved. Thank you to all in our community that engaged in the process of updating this important document. The Sonoma City Council approved the Sonoma 6th Cycle Housing Plan and Background Report and CEQA Notice of Exemption at their Special Meeting on Tuesday,...

What Happens If a Jurisdiction Does Not Adopt a Housing Element or the Element Does Not Comply with State Law?

If the California Department of Housing and Community Development determines that a Housing Element fails to substantially comply with the State’s Housing Element Law, there are potentially serious consequences that extend beyond the realm of residential land use planning. When a jurisdiction’s Housing Element is found to be out of compliance, its General Plan is...

ABAG Releases Final Regional Housing Needs Allocations (RHNA)

On Thursday, December 16th, the ABAG Executive Board conducted a public hearing and adopted (Resolution No. 13 - 2021) the “Final RHNA Plan” for its member jurisdictions for the 6th Cycle Housing Element update process. For the City of Sonoma, this means that the Housing Element that is to be prepared and adopted by the...

COVID-19 Status Update - Health Officials Encourage Vaccination & Masking Indoors due to Increase in Infections, Rapid Tests, Rental & Utility Assistance

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en "Translate", y seleccione su idioma. Case Rates & Hospitalizations on the Rise Sonoma County saw an increase in cases this week, the County’s adjusted case rate increased this week to 8.0 new daily cases per 100,000 (up from 5.8), a test positivity rate of...

Community and Social Services

Food, shelter, health and other basic needs are essential to a thriving community. In Sonoma Valley, most community social services are provided by local nonprofits and the County of Sonoma. The City of Sonoma works in close partnership with these organizations, and directly supports community services in many ways, including: The Youth and Family Services...

Housing Authority now accepting applications for Altamira Family Apartments

12/2/2020 - See the latest update on the Altamira Apartments – Affordable Housing Applications. The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept applications from Nov. 16 through Dec. 18 for new Project-Based Voucher Waitlists tied to one, two and three-bedroom units at Altamira Family Apartments in Sonoma, CA. Applicants who are selected from the waitlist will...

Countywide Assessment of Fair Housing Survey

All of the cities and towns within Sonoma County are partnering with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission to prepare an Assessment of Fair Housing, required under state and federal law. The Assessment looks at policies, practices and conditions that shape disparities in housing and opportunity for protected groups under the Fair Housing Act (people...

Coronavirus: Community Resources

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en "Translate", y seleccione su idioma. For the most updated information on coronavirus in Sonoma County visit the SoCoEmergency website. For resources for local businesses, visit the Coronavirus: Business Resources page.

EXPLORE, Community Workshop - Town Hall # 3

You're Invited! Join the City of Sonoma for "EXPLORE, Community Workshop" the last of three Town Halls focused on housing. This extended evening will focus on an interactive community workshop to discuss what kinds of housing we need and where in City limits. Using a scenario and gameboard format, attendees will break into round tables...

RSVP for EXPLORE, Community Workshop TODAY!

Join the City of Sonoma for a robust and informed conversation on housing. The City of Sonoma is sponsoring the "Housing Our Community" Town Hall Series --- a community education and engagement program focused on housing in the City of Sonoma. The series is composed of three Town Halls around a theme of Learn |...

Powerpoint Presentation Slides 26-34 for DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel – May 16, 2019

Slides 17-25 of the introduction presentation from the second "Housing Our Community" Town Hall , DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel that took place on Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Vintage House in Sonoma.

Powerpoint Presentation Slides 17-25 for DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel - May 16, 2019

Slides 17-25 of the introduction presentation from the second "Housing Our Community" Town Hall , DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel that took place on Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Vintage House in Sonoma.

Powerpoint Presentation Slides 1-16 for DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel - May 16, 2019

Slides 1 - 16 of the introduction presentation from the second "Housing Our Community" Town Hall , DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel that took place on Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Vintage House in Sonoma.

DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel is today! May 16th, 6PM

Join us for the second "Housing our Community" Town Hall, DISCUSS, Housing Experts Panel, Thursday, May 16th at Vintage House in Sonoma. The schedule for DISCUSS is as follows: 6:00 Town Hall #1 Highlights 6:15 Moderated Panel Begins 7:30 Public Q+A 8:00 End Light refreshments and childcare for school-age children will be provided. Reservations, though...

Council Approves Housing Element 2018 Annual Progress Report

At their meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, the Sonoma City Council reviewed and unanimously approved the City of Sonoma Housing Element 2018 Annual Progress Report. California’s Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing programs to meet their “fair share” of existing and future housing needs for all income...

Housing Opportunities and Strategies

Facilitating housing opportunities in Sonoma requires a multi-faceted approach in keeping with the City's policy and regulatory documents (including the Housing Element, General Plan, and Development Code). Prior to 2011, funds from the Sonoma County Redevelopment Agency were the primary source of funding for low and moderate income housing in the City of Sonoma. In...

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