Ontario has a range of housing types available for purchase or rent.

The State of California recognizes the importance of housing and therefore legislates requirements for local jurisdictions to contribute to solutions to meeting their local and regional housing needs. All communities across California are therefore required to prepare a Housing Element every five years to address their local housing needs and a share of the region’s need for housing.


Purpose

An adequate supply of quality and affordable housing is fundamental to the economic and social well-being of Ontario. State law requires all communities to prepare a housing element every five years. The Housing Element is required to address the production, preservation, and improvement of housing in the community. Among its most important functions, the Housing Element analyzes existing and future housing needs; addresses constraints to meeting local housing needs; identifies land, financial, and administrative resources for housing; sets forth goals and policies to meet community housing needs; and establishes housing programs and an implementation plan.