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1. What is a Housing Element?

The Housing Element is a city-initiated policy document that identifies policies and programs to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all economic segments in the City of Chino. The 2021 to 2029 Housing Element identifies specific actions to be taken over the planning period to address local housing needs. Key features of the Housing Element include:

• Population and housing profile of Chino
• Evaluation of housing constraints and resources
• Evaluation of existing housing programs and policies
• Identification of sites appropriate to accommodate housing at all income levels
• Develop policies, programs and quantified objectives

2. What is the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Process?

The RHNA process is mandated by state law to quantify projected housing needs within a community. The process informs Chino's planning processes by identifying future housing need as a result of projected population, employment and household growth. For the 2021 to 2029 Planning Period, The City of Chino is allocated an estimated 6,959 units to accommodate growth by income category. The Housing Element must provide sites to accommodate this estimated growth.

2021 to 2029 City of Chino RHNA Housing Needs Allocation

Income Category	Percent of Median Family Income	Income Range: Minimum	Income Range: Maximum	RHNA Allocation (Housing Units)
Very Low Income	0 to 50%	N/A	$37,650	2,106
Low Income	51 to 80%	$37,651	$60,240	1,281
Moderate Income	81 to 120%	$61,241	$90,360	1,200
Above Moderate Income	More than 120%	$90,361	More than $91,361	2,373
Total	N/A	N/A	N/A	6,959

Note: Income range is based on the 2020 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Median Family Income (MFI) for San Bernardino County of $75,300.

3. Why is the City updating the Housing Element?

The City of Chino is required by state law to update its Housing Element every eight years. The current adopted Housing Element is for the 2013 to 2021 planning period. The City is now planning for the 2021 to 2029 planning period. Importance of updating the Housing Element:

• Ensures the City complies with state housing laws
• Allows the City to become eligible for state grants and funding sources
• Demonstrates the ability to meet future housing growth need
• Allows the community to further engage in the planning process

4. What is included in the update process?

The update process is community-based and will include a variety of activities to interface with the Chino community. Key features include:

• Multiple opportunities for the community to provide input in the process, both virtually and in-person
• Comprehensive review of demographics in the community to reflect existing conditions
• Completion of adequate sites analysis to meet 2021 to 2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
• Public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council