The Housing Element is one of the seven State-mandated elements of the City's General Plan and must be updated for the established 2008-2014 planning period. The Housing Element identifies and assesses existing and projected housing needs and provides an analysis of constraints and resources relevant to meeting these needs. The Housing Element also establishes Cypress' goals, policies and programs for addressing its needs during the 2008-2014 period.
Current Status
On March 10, 2008, a public workshop/study session with the City Council was held regarding the Housing Element Update. This workshop included a presentation to the City Council and the public regarding the community's identified housing needs, and also solicited input and direction for development of the Housing Element Update.
After the public meeting, the City’s Housing Element consultant completed a draft Housing Element for 2008-2014. The City of Cypress submitted the Draft Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a 60 day review and comment period on May 15, 2008. In response to the comments and recommended revisions received from the HCD on July 18, 2008 (largely addressing changes in State housing law since 2001) City staff submitted a revised draft Housing Element on August 6, 2008. After addressing final comments from HCD regarding the draft Element, City staff is now presenting the revised draft Housing Element to the City Council for adoption at a public hearing on October 27, 2008 (refer to Public Hearing Notice link below). This draft Housing Element has been accepted by the HCD as compliant with applicable State Law (Refer to HCD compliance letter link below).
Public Review
The current 2000 Cypress Housing Element may be found on this website under the link to the Cypress General Plan on the Community Development Department page, or at the Cypress Community Development Department located at 5275 Orange Avenue (City Hall). The Draft 2008-2014 Housing Element can be downloaded and viewed by clicking on the links below. A copy has also been made available for public review at City Hall and the public library. For further information, you may also contact the project planner, Kori Nevarez, at (714) 229-6724 or knevarez@ci.cypress.ca.us.