As required by state law, the City of Glendale is in the process of updating the housing element of the general plan for the 2021-2029 period. The housing element must be updated every eight years. The housing element establishes policies and programs to address Glendale’s existing and projected housing needs, including the City’s “fair share” of the regional housing need (or “RHNA”). Feedback from those who currently live in Glendale will help the City understand existing opportunities. However, even people who live somewhere else are encouraged to let the City know of their housing conditions and experiences so the City can do its part in planning to meet their region’s housing needs.

Part 1 of this survey focuses on questions related to existing housing conditions and will help the City better understand the characteristics of households in Glendale and identify the community’s housing needs and priorities.

Part 2 of this survey focuses on issues related to fair housing in order to understand real or perceived fair housing concerns in Glendale. In basic terms, “fair housing” means the right to choose a home free from unlawful discrimination. This is an early step in the process. There will be additional opportunities for the community to comment on the housing element update, including on the goals, policies and implementation actions to be included in the housing element. Community input will be used to inform preparation of the housing element so that it reflects local priorities and objectives.

For additional information about the housing element update, process, and timeline, visit the project website at https://www.glendaleplan.com/.