Land Use & Zoning
Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing state housing law and ensuring cities meet their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)?
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BDRE
CHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development)✓ Correct
DCALFIRE
Explanation
HCD (California Department of Housing and Community Development) oversees the housing element of general plans and enforces compliance with state housing law, including RHNA requirements.
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