David Zisser

Assistant Deputy Director for Local Government Relations and Accountability @California_HCD. That said, views are my own.

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Accountability matters. In this 6th RHNA cycle, HCD’s Housing Element Team has reviewed nearly 2K housing element drafts, successfully bringing 90% of communities into compliance. @CAbcsh #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

[David Zisser @CaHousingGuy]

Proud of my team’s ongoing collaboration with the Attorney General’s Housing Justice Team. And grateful that they’re reinforcing the position HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit has taken with several cities/counties.

[Rob Bonta @AGRobBonta]

We’re issuing a legal alert to ensure local governments comply with state law and help housing development projects stay on track.

In recent years, the California Legislature has passed numerous bills to address our housing crisis, and my office is committed to being part of the solution.

Our focus must be on results, not delay for the sake of delay. https://t.co/mcd7MEFIO7

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Today’s alert from @AGRobBonta reaffirms HCD’s interpretation of the Permit Streamlining Act and “90-day Rule,” so applications for affordable housing development can be processed quickly, fairly, and consistently across California. @CAbcsh #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll

[California HCD @California_HCD]

At Team HCD, our hearts are with those whose lives have been impacted by Southern California fires. We are making immediate changes to address the recovery & rebuilding challenge ahead.
READ MORE: https://t.co/pMcvxdnrtX
@CAbcsh #WhereFoundationsBegin #LosAngelesFires

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Today @CAgovernor announced California, HCD, and @AGRobBonta have sued @CityofNorwalkCA after it refused to overturn its unlawful ban on homeless shelters and other housing. @CAbcsh #HousingBelongsHere 1/3

https://t.co/ttD49nr8n1

[Seth Abramson @SethAbramson]

This video is incredible.

Everyone should RETWEET it so the whole *world* sees it.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

With a stipulated judgment now in place, the city of La Habra Heights is now on a strict timeline to submit a housing plan that complies with state law.

All communities have a responsibility to create affordable housing and help reduce homelessness. https://t.co/sRAem2kwba

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Today, HCD issued a Notice of Violation to the City of Norwalk over its unlawful ban on homeless shelters & supportive housing which @CAgovernor Newsom deemed “immoral” and Director @GVelasquez72 said must be repealed. #accountability @CAbcsh
READ MORE📢: https://t.co/KSViMNhH7u

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

As California grapples with a homelessness crisis, it is unfathomable that Norwalk would ban building new homeless shelters.

@California_HCD just sent a Notice of Violation to the city of Norwalk warning legal action if this policy is not reversed. https://t.co/nUxulGHUnU

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Director Velasquez lauded the Housing Accountability Unit and the state’s victory for affirmatively furthering fair housing for people with disabilities, who face some of the biggest hurdles to securing stable, affordable, accessible housing.
#HousingBelongsHere #HousingForAll

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Elk Grove must now build 80 1BR apartments—more than the 66 studios originally proposed—pay state’s attorney fees, and undergo close HCD monitoring for years to come. #WhereFoundationsBegin
READ MORE HERE! https://t.co/Go77VQeirU

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Today @CAgovernor Newsom joined @AGRobBonta and HCD Director @GVelasquez72 to announce a settlement with the @CityofElkGrove over unlawful denial of a permanent supportive housing project for lower-income people with disabilities at risk of homelessness… @CAbcsh

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Just over 9 mos. since HCD laid course for @sfgov housing reform— and after extensive technical assistance and continuous monitoring—city is ahead of schedule implementing required actions. @CAbcsh #HousingBelongsHere
Click Below for Detailed Update ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/J4frdOaSep

[California HCD @California_HCD]

HCD has updated Surplus Land Act Guidelines to inform local agencies and stakeholders and create more housing at all income levels across the state. Visit to learn more: https://t.co/nfdvfhdehL

[California HCD @California_HCD]

HCD today announced @CityofNapa, @CitySanLeandro, and @WalnutCreekGov as the three latest cities to earn the coveted Prohousing Designation for breaking down barriers to housing development! @CAbcsh #WhereFoundationsBegin
Click Below for Details! 👇🔽
https://t.co/vttnzM0dkn

[Rob Bonta @AGRobBonta]

Supervising Deputy Attorney General David Pai spends his days combating the housing crisis and helping build a brighter CA within DOJ’s Housing Justice Team.

Learn more about his background, childhood in Hawaii, and how he celebrates #AAPIHeritageMonth in his #MeetYourDOJ.

[Rob Bonta @AGRobBonta]

#BREAKING: The San Diego Superior Court has ruled in our favor to force the City of Huntington Beach to come into compliance with California’s Housing Element Law.

No city is above the law—local governments up and down our state should take notice. https://t.co/FF4NflZbN2

[David Zisser @CaHousingGuy]

This is particularly satisfying.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

We just secured a critical court ruling finding that Huntington Beach violated state housing laws.

The city now faces a court order to come into compliance.

We can't solve the decades-in-the-making crisis around housing without everyone doing their part — and that includes Huntington Beach.
https://t.co/X7R8IJ15vN

[California HCD @California_HCD]

On heels of emphatic statement from @CAgovernor, HCD issues letter to Half Moon Bay Planning Commission members, urging support for a planned apartment complex for very low-income to extremely low-income senior farmworkers. #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll 1/2

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Today--HCD, @CAgovernor & @AGRobBonta reached agreement with the City of Malibu to plan for additional much-needed housing. Read more here:
https://t.co/nSvLR6Aufe

@CAbcsh #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll