Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks community members to step forward and serve our City on a commission or committee. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to the City Council. The Council also makes … Continued
Help us shape the future of our community’s housing needs by taking the Housing Needs and Priorities survey. Taking this survey will automatically give you a chance to win a $50 gift card! The City of Sonoma is in the process of updating the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2023-2031 period as … Continued
The City of Sonoma (City) is seeking feedback from the community to inform its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which provides the City’s plan to accommodate and encourage housing development, rehabilitation, and preservation from 2023-2031 and to promote equitable access to housing and resources. The City has several tools available on the City’s website to … Continued
Want to be notified when affordable units located in the City of Sonoma become available? Submit your email address on our new Affordable Housing page to receive an email directly to your inbox when property managers notify the City that an affordable unit is accepting applications. The City does not build affordable housing units itself. Rather, … Continued
Learn how Sonoma can meet its housing goals using Balancing Act – an easy, online, simulation that allows you to create a Housing Plan by exploring how different housing densities can help the city meet its housing goals, envisioning where that housing might go, and providing input on where they want to see new housing … Continued
Webinar: A New Way to Finance Building Your Dream ADU! Thursday, January 27, 2022 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Register here: https://bit.ly/3qhf9Ae Are you a homeowner who wants to: Build a passive income stream? Create a home for an elderly parent or other family members? Plan for your retirement? If so, an Accessory Dwelling Unit may … Continued
On January 25th, the City Council and the Planning Commission will hold a virtual, joint public “Town Hall” meeting to discuss the preparation of the new Housing Element and receive a report on steps taken to date by staff and the City’s Housing Element consultant. The agenda includes: Housing Element Basics – what a Housing … Continued
On Thursday, December 16th, the ABAG Executive Board conducted a public hearing and adopted (Resolution No. 13 – 2021) the “Final RHNA Plan” for its member jurisdictions for the 6th Cycle Housing Element update process. For the City of Sonoma, this means that the Housing Element that is to be prepared and adopted by the … Continued
Are you a homeowner anywhere in Napa or Sonoma Counties? Register here today for a roundtable webinar conversation on Thursday, Dec 2 @ 6 pm about Accessory Dwelling Units (also known as granny flats, backyard cottages, garage conversions, and more) covering: Government agencies: Who’s Who & What Do They Do with ADUs? How to Deal with Utilities (energy, well, … Continued
Are you a homeowner who wants to: Build a passive income stream? Create a home for an elderly parent? Plan for your retirement? If so, an Accessory Dwelling Unit may be the perfect solution for you! REGISTER NOW for the Napa-Sonoma ADU Center‘s FREE webinar with Planning & Building Dept staff from the cities of … Continued
