Real Estate Development

The County of Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors adopted the 2023 Housing Element on November 14, 2023 (see documents below) and has been forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for certification, a 60-day process. Housing development is affected by public regulations and other forces. This chapter discusses governmental and non-governmental constraints on housing […]

Under SB 423, all the provisions of SB 35 will be extended until 2036 and expanded to cover mixed-income housing developments. In September 2017, the state enacted SB 35 to increase affordable housing. There is potential disagreement between the state’s requirements and the desires of the local community. To be eligible for streamlining, the project […]

Real estate development can be a personally and professionally fulfilling path. In addition to the potential profits you stand to gain, you can enjoy the satisfaction of watching raw land evolve into a useful structure. Of course, some structures are more useful than others, and you want to be sure that you invest your effort […]

Santa Cruz County CA Agenda Item DOC-2022-401 Consider adoption of resolution to extend Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Fee Waiver Pilot program through June 2023, and approval of proposed new ADU Incentives Program, and related actions as outlined in the memorandum of the Interim Director of Planning Information Department: Planning: Housing Sponsors: Acting Planning Director Paia Levine Category: PLNHOUSING […]