6th Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031

The City of Bakersfield is amending its General Plan to update the 6th Cycle Housing Element for the period 2023 to 2031, which is a policy document designed to identify current and anticipated housing needs and outline strategies to meet those needs through targeted programs and policies. This amendment does not involve any physical development, construction, or land-use changes; it solely concerns the adoption of revised housing policies to align with state requirements and regional housing goals. The project is administrative in nature and will not result in any environmental impacts or changes to the physical landscape. The initiative is led by the City of Bakersfield within the state of California, with the primary point of contact being Jose Fernandez, Associate Planner, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. The solicitation was posted on September 25, 2025, and is classified as a forecast, indicating it is a future planning effort rather than an active procurement. The project’s scope is strictly limited to policy updates, and no physical work or development is associated with this amendment. The place of performance is identified as Bakersfield, California, with a zip code of 93301, and further details can be accessed through the provided link to the state’s environmental compliance tracking system.