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HCOG hears public concerns as HCD flags RHNA method for fair-housing metric
Summary
At a Nov. 20 hearing, HCOG staff presented a proposed 50/50 RHNA allocation (5,962 units) and said HCD may take exception because the method lacks a direct metric to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). Board directed staff to explore minor adjustments and return options in December.
Humboldt County Association of Governments staff on Nov. 20 outlined a proposed RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation) methodology that would split the region’s Cycle 7 allocation of 5,962 units 50/50 between a jurisdiction’s share of regional population and its share of regional jobs. The board opened a public hearing and received oral comments from residents and advocacy groups before directing staff to return with options in December.
The HCOG presenter told the board the 50/50 split and a 20% adjustment factor aimed to diversify allocations across six income categories, but said Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided informal feedback suggesting the method may not demonstrably address RHNA Objective…
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