Planning

We are seeking an experienced Housing Program Manager to lead housing programs and advance affordable housing policy, development, funding, and preservation. Join our Planning Division to collaborate with community partners, guide a team of professionals, and develop solutions that help address housing needs throughout Santa Cruz County. Apply today! 

Santa Cruz County has launched a new RHNA Housing Production webpage to track progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) and help the community understand how the County is progressing toward its housing goals.

Santa Cruz County has released studies evaluating the County’s affordable housing inclusionary requirements and Affordable Housing Impact Fee. The studies will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on August 11,2026. Learn more at Housing Nexus Studies.

The County of Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors approved the draft Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinance on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The approved draft ordinance is now available for public review on the County’s BESS webpage.

Our website now features Major Project Applications, a new section where the public can learn more about major development proposals and other projects of community interest.