The City of Blue Lake 2019-2027 Housing Element Update

The City of Blue Lake is updating its General Plan Housing Element to comply with California State housing laws for the planning period spanning December 31, 2018, to August 31, 2027. This policy update serves as both a regulatory compliance tool and a strategic framework to guide future housing development, addressing a Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation of 34 units while allowing for up to 62 units of potential development. The project requires amendments to the City’s Zoning Code to remove barriers to housing and ensure alignment with state mandates, and it is governed by the California Environmental Quality Act, with a Negative Declaration already adopted and mitigation measures established. The work is being led by the City of Blue Lake, with Garry Rees, Contract City Planner, serving as the primary point of contact, and all activities centered in Blue Lake, California, ZIP 95525. Although the project is formally classified as a forecast and lacks traditional contract elements such as pricing, line items, or federal acquisition clauses, it constitutes a critical municipal planning initiative requiring adherence to state environmental and housing laws. No formal solicitation, contract number, payment details, invoicing instructions, or federal certification requirements are identified, indicating this is a locally administered policy update rather than a federally regulated procurement. The update’s completion will enable the City to maintain compliance with state housing obligations and support its long-term housing strategy.