As part of the City of Chico’s comprehensive General Plan update, PMC’s Housing team developed the City’s Housing Element. The update include a demographic analysis, an evaluation of the City’s regional housing needs allocation, a review of the progress of the programs in the previous Housing Element, and an update to the goals, policies, and programs based on the needs assessment review of previous programs.

The housing team worked closely with City staff and the General Plan team to coordinate and maximize the public outreach program in place for the General Plan to assist in the development of the Housing Element.  HCD commended Chico on its extensive public participation process and for addressing existing and projected housing needs through its Infill Incentives Program to promote higher density and mixed-use housing development in infill areas.  In addition HCD applauded Chico’s many programs to assist in the development of housing for lower-income households, such as the Housing Trust Fund, Employer Assisted Housing Program, and single-room occupancy development incentives.