California Housing Element Manual 5th Ed., Law, Advocacy, and Litigation (March 2023)

This manual is a summary of California’s landmark land use planning requirement for housing. The guide covers review, advocacy, and litigation for this plan.
Appendices include excerpts from California’s land use laws and materials from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Updated March 2023.  If you have any questions, please email us at publications@pilpca.org.