HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

What's New?

This webpage provides the most current General Plan Elements information, updates and announcements. Here you will find background information, documents, resources, and opportunities to be involved in the process.

NEW! The Draft Environmental Justice Element is now available for a public review period beginning Wednesday March 11, 2026, and ending Monday, May 11, 2026.

Draft Environmental Justice Element

The County welcomes all comments on the Draft Environmental Justice Element.

Please submit your comments to the department at the following address:
County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department
Attn: Edgar Sanchez, Project Planner
1441 Schilling Place, South 2nd Floor Salinas, California 93901

Or

Via Email to: GeneralPlanUpdates@countyofmonterey.gov

For questions, please contact Edgar Sanchez by phone at (831)783-7508

NEW! The County of Monterey submitted the third draft of the Sixth Cycle (2023-2031) Housing Element Update (HEU6) to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (CA HCD) on March 13, 2026, for a mandatory 60-day review period.

Get Involved!

To be added to the public distribution list, or if you would like more information, please email: GeneralPlanUpdates@countyofmonterey.gov. You can also check back here for additional information.

Environmental Justice Element (REF220017), LRPWP Task No. 21-10

The Environmental Justice Element is required by state law as included in the County of Monterey General Plan to identify disadvantaged communities within the unincorporated County area. Environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives to reduce unique or compounded health risks are required to include reduction of pollution exposure, improvement of air quality, the promotion of public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, physical activity, civil engagement in the public decision making process, and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

Learn more about: General Plan Elements Update: Environmental Justice Element (REF220017), LRPWP Task No. 21-10

Housing Element 6th Cycle Update 2023-2031 (REF220020), LRPWP Task No. 21-02

The Housing Element is required by state law as included in the County of Monterey General Plan and in accordance with the current 6th Cycle Update to plan adequate housing for everyone in the unincorporated Countywide community. The process for updating the Housing Element requires review and approval by California Housing and Community Development (CA HCD) to determine compliance with state housing law. CA HCD must approve the 6th Cycle Housing Element prior to adoption by the County of Monterey.

Learn more about: Housing Element 6th Cycle Update 2023-2031 (REF220020), LRPWP Task No. 21-02

Safety Element Update (REF220018), LRPWP Task No. 21-11, 49

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South 2nd Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

831-755-5025

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