Housing Element
Housing Element
The County of Siskiyou has recently adopted its new 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Housing Element Implementation
Here are the policies that the County must implement to be compliant with Housing Element law.
Annual Progress Reports (APR)
To view the APRs of the current Housing Element, click on the associated year below:
- 2024 APR
SB 35
On January 1, 2018, Senate Bill 35 (SB 35) became state law establishing a streamlined and ministerial approval process for qualifying multifamily affordable housing development projects. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has determined that the County of Siskiyou is subject to the streamlined application review process under Government Code section 65913.4. Please note that eligible SB 35 housing development projects are exempt from CEQA.
AB 2162
On January 1, 2019, Assembly Bill 2162 (AB 2162) became state law, requiring that supportive housing be a use that is permitted by right in zones where multifamily and mixed-use development is permitted. The county is required to streamline the approval of housing projects containing a minimum amount of Supportive Housing by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the requirements for CEQA analysis and removing the requirement for Conditional Use Authorization or other similar discretionary entitlements granted by the Planning Commission.
Housing Developer Outreach
Here is a list of potential affordable housing developers with an interest in developing in Siskiyou County:
- Northern Valley Catholic Services
- Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation
- DANCO Group
To be added to the list, please reach out to the Planning Department.
Home Rehabilitation Program
Great Northern Services (GNS) is a community based nonprofit that is dedicated to revitalizing communities through positive social change, with a focus on enhancing economic conditions for all. GNS provides a diverse range of essential programs, including home energy assistance, home weatherization, senior nutrition services, and emergency food assistance. Additionally, we offer grant administration services for jurisdictions and non-profits, ensuring comprehensive support for communities in need.
Home Weatherization
Great Northern Services’ Weatherization Program makes permanent upgrades to homes all over Siskiyou County to make them safer, warmer, and more energy efficient. Renters and owners living in houses, apartments, and manufactured or mobile homes can receive assistance. Read more about the Home Weatherization program.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
It is the policy of the County of Siskiyou to provide people with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices and procedures as may necessary to ensure equal access to housing. This document details the process by which individuals with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation for relief from County land use, zoning or building laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures.
View our Reasonable Accommodation policy, found here.
Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach
Federal fair housing and equal opportunity laws prohibit discrimination against any person (prospective tenant, homebuyer, employment applicants, employees and businesses) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, familial status, disability, national origin, sex, or any other arbitrary basis.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works to eliminate housing discrimination and promote economic opportunity by leading the nation in the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws. HUD dictates the housing discrimination investigation process shortly after receiving an allegation. You must file your allegation within one year of the last date of the alleged discrimination under the Fair Housing Act. If the investigation shows that the law has been violated, HUD or the Department of Justice may take legal action to enforce the law. To learn more information on the federal complaint process, follow this link.
To obtain information on the local complaint process, or to view legal resources related to housing, such as the Modoc County Family Law Facilitator or the Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC), go to our County page that outlines Legal Resources.
