Notice: HESS Tool Retirement

The Housing Element Site Selection (HESS) Tool is being retired and will no longer be maintained or supported by ABAG/MTC.

For related housing and land use data and interactive mapping resources, please visit the Bay Area Housing and Land Use Viewer.

Questions? Contact HousingTA@bayareametro.gov.

Housing Element Site Selection Tool

The Housing Element Site Selection (HESS) Tool is a web-based mapping tool developed by ABAG to guide Bay Area cities and counties in identifying opportunity sites for new housing that align with state Housing Element requirements and support regional and local priorities, including equity, growth, and climate goals.