affordable-housing
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Hollister Faces State Enforcement Over Housing Element. Here’s What It Means
California has intervened in Hollister’s housing non-compliance, resulting in a legally binding agreement that mandates the city to adopt a compliant Housing Element by April 2026. The settlement restricts the city’s ability to deny housing projects, establishes a $300,000 housing trust fund, and imposes potential monthly fines starting in 2025 if terms are not met. Continue reading
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Unincorporated County’s Housing Element Unlocks Potential 4,400 Homes In and Around Hollister
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element on May 20, 2025, addressing a need for 168 lower-income units. A rezone strategy will create a new “Residential High” designation across 12 sites, allowing 25-40 units per acre. The county must complete rezoning by December 2025 to maintain compliance. Continue reading
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The Housing Element Part 1: What is It?
The post discusses San Benito County’s housing policy and its impact, highlighting the Housing Element’s role as a state-mandated blueprint for local housing needs. Currently, all local jurisdictions are non-compliant, risking funding losses and potential legal actions, while introducing the Builders Remedy for eligible housing development projects. Continue reading
The San Benito Blueprint 