MCAG 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

Mintier Harnish, in conjunction with Rincon Consultants, assisted in the preparation of a multi-jurisdictional housing element update for jurisdictions in Merced County. The effort was organized by MCAG and included the cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine,
Livingston, Los Banos, and Merced, as well as Merced County. Mintier Harnish was responsible for facilitating community workshops, and drafting the housing needs analysis, which included a regional analysis and an analysis for each jurisdiction.

Without significant technical assistance, multi-jurisdictional housing elements may not be an efficient way to meet State law. Project management and QA/QC costs increase and, despite the multi-jurisdictional packaging, each jurisdiction must still provide analyses and actions targeting unique fair housing issues and must progress through adoption and HCD review on their own schedule. Simply put, there are very few opportunities for efficiencies under current State law.

Ryan Lester, MH Project Manager

Mintier Harnish
Rincon Consultants
VTA

• Community workshop series