Chowchilla
In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Overview
Population
18772
Avg. Household Income
$
67212
Experiencing Rent Burden
36
Providing adequate housing options is a key function of local governments. To help residents ensure their local government is meeting this need, we’ve compiled important information about this jurisdiction’s housing efforts below.
Housing Element is In Compliance
This city is currently working on implementing its housing element.
Housing Element is Out of Compliance
This city is currently working on implementing its housing element.
Good Progress
This city is currently on track to meet their RHNA housing targets.
Making Slow Progress
This city is falling behind. It is not on track to meet its housing targets.
Housing Targets
Every 8 years California assesses housing need and assigns each city with a target they must hit. If
Chowchilla
repeats its efforts from the previous cycle
it will only meet 14% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2023
-
2032
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
Very Low Income
Low Income
Median Income
Above Median Income
State Statutes
Organizers fighting for fair housing can use many state laws to ensure that jurisdictions meet their housing targets.
Builder’s Remedy
When a city’s Housing Element is out of compliance, the Builder’s Remedy allows developers to bypass the zoning code and city plans another couple of words.
SB 423
When cities lack a compliant housing element or are behind on RHNA, this statute streamlines approval of projects that meet a threshold of affordable units.
Conditions in
Madera County
HE Compliance
How does
Chowchilla
compare to its neighboring cities?
using its neighbors
Progress
-73
-73
Income
9
9
Density
1
1
Join the Fun!
Key parts of
Chowchilla
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Madera County
's Volunteers
1
Current Watchdogs
Level I
1/10 Volunteers
Upcoming Opportunities
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These upcoming events and tasks are great opportunities to make a difference in your community.
Event Name
Stop by Drinks & Agendas
Each Friday at 12:00PST our team gets together via Zoom to monitor local agendas so we can direct watchdogs to key meetings where decisions are being made about housing.
Watchdog Reports
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Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
Chowchilla
's Reports
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