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Planning staff outline housing shortfalls as commission hears draft housing element update
Summary
Planning staff told the commission that San Francisco fell short on affordable production in 2020 and is behind on RHNA goals; the draft 2022 housing element centers racial and social equity and proposes priority geographies, new production in high‑opportunity areas and expanded anti‑displacement efforts.
San Francisco planning staff presented the city’s 2020 housing inventory, housing balance and an initial draft of the 2022 housing element at the April 22 meeting of the Planning Commission. Staff said 4,044 net units were built in 2020, a one‑percent increase in the city’s stock, but that affordable production fell sharply — continuing a multi‑year shortfall against RHNA targets. Oscar Hernandez Gomez told commissioners that the city has permitted about 68% of the RHNA target for the current cycle but is underperforming on low‑ and very‑low‑income categories. Michelle…
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