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Kern County delays vote on housing element after state requests more analysis
Summary
The Board of Supervisors continued consideration of the county's 2024–2031 housing element to May 13 after the California Department of Housing and Community Development asked for additional analysis; public commenters urged stronger protections for tenants and more affordable housing programs.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 11 voted to continue consideration of the county—s 2024–2031 housing element to the board—s May 13 afternoon meeting after the state asked for more analysis.
County Planning and Natural Resources Director Lorelei Oviatt told the board that on Feb. 7 the county received correspondence from the state asking additional questions about the county—s third draft. Oviatt said a new state law requires the county to have a letter of compliance from the state before the board may take final action on a housing element and described the next steps: a 10-day public posting of county responses followed by up to 60 days for the state to review any replies.
The continuation gives county…
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