Housing Production Research & Legislative Reports

The Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) undertakes research and analysis of the state and local programs, policies and processes related to housing development and production. The work includes the legislative reports required by SB 1537, Section 5 (2024). Information on these two reports may be accessed below. As the work progresses, HAPO will update this page with additional information on these reports.

Legislative Reports - SB 1537, Section 5 (2024)

• Factsheet

Local Residential Process Improvement Study

• Project Introduction Webinar (January 28, 2026)
  
• Presentation Slides
• Webinar Video
  
• Factsheet
  
• Focus Group Summary
  
• Barriers Memo Draft
  
• This memo summarizes preliminary process-related barriers to residential development. The barriers are organized processes related to land use, public improvements, building reviews, and broader cross-cutting barriers. This memo will inform discussions in the focus groups (listed below).
  

We want to hear from you! Please participate in a survey for the Local Residential Development Process Improvement Study

We are launching two surveys for interested parties to share their feedback for the Local Residential Development Process Improvement Study. 

• The surveys are open until April 17th. 
• The surveys ask questions about a document containing a list of common process-related barriers to residential development across the state. 
  
• The surveys also ask about best practices and solutions. 
• Click here to access the survey focused on housing producers (e.g., developers, architects, engineers, and other applicants). 
• Click here to access a seperate survey focused on development reviewers at local jurisdictions (e.g., permitting staff, inspectors, utility providers, or overlapping jurisdictions). 
  

Participation in the survey is voluntary. Results will be kept confidential and only reported in aggregate. Findings will inform the conclusions and recommendations in the final report.