Environmental review of HCD projects is typically required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and various other Federal, State, and/or local environmental laws and permitting requirements.
The information below should be used by grant recipients and subrecipients, including California Tribes, local governments, nonprofits, developers, and public housing authorities.
As a project is being proposed, caution should be taken to avoid Choice Limiting Actions (PDF). Projects being submitted for environmental review must be reviewed in entirety, rather than in phases.
Review for CDBG, ESG, HOME and NHTF Projects
All projects and related activities funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) including Disaster Recovery, Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME includes HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and HOME-Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (OOR)) must comply with 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58.
National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) projects and related activities must comply with Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Environmental Provisions under the Property Standards at 24 CFR Section 93.301(f)(1) and (2).
Additional information on project aggregation, dealing with multiple grant programs and choice limiting actions can be found under Environmental Review Resources.
Environmental Review Steps and Resources
Detailed instructions for completing environmental review under either 24 CFR Part 58 or HTF Environmental Provisions are below. If you have any questions related to the environmental review process, contact the HCD Environmental Services Team.
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Step-by-step guide on how to prepare an environmental review in accordance with 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58.
Step-by-step guide to prepare an environmental review in accordance with HTF Provisions.
Information related to California Environmental Quality Act review and exemptions.
Resources and technical assistance information for Tribes and Tribal Entities
Information for developers requiring a NEPA environmental review.
Important links and resources including information on project aggregation, dealing with multiple grant programs and choice limiting actions.
Environmental Public Notices
| Date Posted | Public Notice | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | Notice of Intent—A Place Called Home (PDF) | A Place Called Home FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| August 21, 2026 | Notice of Intent—E Street Apts. Project (PDF) — English | E Street Apts FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| June 18, 2026 | Notice of Intent—Built for Plumas Project (PDF) — English | Built for Plumas_NOI_RROF |
| April 30, 2026 | 8-Step Final Notice—Notice of Intent—Exeter Heritage (PDF) — English | Exeter Heritage NOI_RROF NEPA Floodplain Management Notice |
| April 21, 2026 | Notice of Intent—Baler Place (PDF) — English | Baler Place FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| April 16, 2026 | Notice of Intent—Diamond Village II (PDF) — English | Diamond Village II FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| April 8, 2026 | 8-Step Early Notice: Exeter Heritage (PDF) — English | NEPA Floodplain Management Notice |
| April 7, 2026 | Notice of Intent—Valley View Commons (PDF) — English | Valley View Commons FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| April 7, 2026 | Notice of Intent—233 N 2nd Ave Senior Apartments (PDF) — English | 233 N 2nd Ave Senior Apartments FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| April 1, 2026 | Notice of Intent: Mills Ranch Apts Project (PDF) — English | Mills Ranch Apts FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| February 5, 2026 | Notice of Intent: Agoura Hills Housing Project (PDF) — English | Agoura Hills FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| January 9, 2026 | Notice of Intent: Saggio Hills Phase II (PDF) — English | Saggio Hills Phase II FONSI_NOI_RROF |
| January 8, 2026 | Notice of Intent: Camino de Salud (PDF) — English | Camino de Salud |
| January 7, 2026 | Notice of Intent: Livermore (PDF) – English | Downtown Livermore Apartments |
| December 26, 2025 | Notice of Intent: Yurok (PDF) — English | Yurok Klamath Townsite – Home Replacement |
| November 5th, 2025 | Notice of Intent: Paradise (PDF) — English | Cape Cod Apartments |
| October 10, 2025 | Notice of Intent: Crescent City (PDF) — English | Battery Point Apartments |
| September 26, 2025 | 8-Step Final Notice: Kuh-La-Napo (PDF) — English | NEPA Floodplain Management Notice |
| September 19, 2025 | Notice of Intent: Kuh-La-Napo (PDF) — English | Kuh-La-Napo Community Housing Project |
| February 3rd, 2025 |
| Maple Meadows Residential Project |
| December 6, 2024 |
| Sun Rose Apartments |