California Department of Housing & Community Development

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is a state agency responsible for affordable housing development, community infrastructure, and building code enforcement across California. HCD administers housing production programs, provides funding for affordable housing development and preservation, and oversees building and safety standards statewide. The agency works to increase housing supply while supporting neighborhood infrastructure including parks, sidewalks, and transit connectivity, with a focus on connecting housing policy to broader public health, environmental, and economic opportunity goals.