Dynamic Planning + Science partnered with the City of Shasta Lake to develop its 6th Cycle Housing Element as part of the City’s broader 2040 General Plan update. The Housing Element serves as the City’s strategic plan to address the housing needs of current and future residents across all income levels, with a focus on equitable access, housing diversity, and affordability.
The update ensures compliance with California Government Code §65580–65589.8 and demonstrates the City’s commitment to planning for its share of regional housing growth. The plan incorporates a detailed assessment of housing needs, identifies constraints to development, and outlines implementation programs to expand affordable housing options, preserve existing units, and facilitate special needs housing. With a RHNA allocation of 238 new units (2018–2028), the City’s policies and programs are structured to promote production while considering infrastructure capacity, energy conservation, and site readiness in a rural context.
The project included coordination with City departments, alignment with State Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements, and data analysis to evaluate housing trends and affordability metrics. The resulting document provides a clear roadmap for housing policy, regulatory reform, and funding strategies to meet local housing objectives. It also integrates equity-focused approaches to support vulnerable populations such as seniors, people with disabilities, farmworkers, and extremely low-income households.
- State Compliance: Aligned with CA Gov’t Code §65583 and HCD guidelines for the 6th Cycle (2021–2029)
- RHNA Allocation: Planned for 238 new units, including 28 extremely low-income and 39 low-income units
- Policy Framework: Developed seven goal areas with targeted policies and quantified implementation actions
- Special Needs Housing: Addressed housing strategies for seniors, single-parent households, people with disabilities, large families, farmworkers, and those experiencing homelessness
- Infrastructure-Readiness: Evaluated capacity and service availability for water, sewer, and utilities to support new housing
- Affordable Housing Tools: Identified zoning capacity, incentive programs, funding pathways, and regulatory relief strategies
- Preservation and Rehab: Emphasized reinvestment in aging housing stock as a key conservation and affordability measure
- Energy Efficiency: Incorporated energy conservation measures to support housing affordability and environmental sustainability
- Public Coordination: Integrated feedback from City departments and public agencies; ensured General Plan consistency
