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Madera council adopts housing element update; HCD had issued conditional compliance

Madera City Council · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted the 2024–2032 housing element after consultants said HCD issued a letter of conditional compliance; the plan identifies RHNA capacity (6,240 units), rezones for 82 parcels (123.4 acres), density increases for R‑2/R‑3 zones and 27 implementation programs to meet state requirements.

The Madera City Council unanimously adopted a general plan amendment to update the 2024–2032 housing element after a staff presentation from Community Development Director Will Tackett and consultant Hannah Creightman of Michael Baker International.

Staff told the council that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a letter of conditional compliance on Jan. 16; adoption of the housing…

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