Request for Proposals: 2029 Housing Element Update Consultant Services

The City of Folsom is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare its 7th Cycle Housing Element Update for the 2029-2037 planning period. The selected consultant will demonstrate strong expertise in state Housing Element requirements, experience with long-range planning, and an understanding of Folsom's planning framework. The final Housing Element must comply with all state laws, align with the City's General Plan, and obtain certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Some key responsibilities of the consultant include: • Evaluating the City's current Housing Element goals, objectives, policies, and programs for effectiveness and implementation progress • Conducting a detailed review of all applicable state housing laws enacted since the 6th Cycle • Preparing a comprehensive demographic and housing needs analysis • Developing policies and programs that support housing opportunities for all income levels • Conducting a local AFFH analysis consistent with state requirements and aligned with the SACOG Regional AFFH analysis • Preparing all required technical analyses, draft and final Housing Element documents, and CEQA documentation tiered from the 2024 General Plan Subsequent EIR