7th Cycle Housing Element Update

The City of Lakeport is seeking a consultant to prepare the 7th Cycle Housing Element Update for the 2027-2035 planning period. The consultant will provide professional planning, technical analysis, community outreach, environmental review support, mapping, coordination, and documentation necessary to prepare a complete Housing Element Update. The selected consultant will work closely with City staff and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to ensure compliance with state housing law and HCD requirements. The project includes tasks such as project initiation and management, review of existing housing element, public participation and community engagement, housing needs assessment and demographic analysis, and more. • The consultant will conduct a project kickoff meeting with City staff and develop a detailed project work plan and schedule. • The consultant will evaluate the effectiveness of the City's current Housing Element goals, policies, and implementation programs. • The consultant will design and implement a robust public participation program to satisfy statutory Housing Element outreach requirements. • The consultant will prepare a comprehensive set of measurable implementation programs to maintain compliance with State housing law and facilitate housing production. • The consultant will provide technical assistance and supporting documentation necessary for CEQA compliance associated with adoption of the Housing Element update.