The Housing Element is a document required by State law that allows the city and county identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs within their jurisdiction and prepare goals, policies, programs and quantified objectives to further the development, improvement, and preservation of housing.

The City of Avenal, in conjunction with Kings County and the Cities of Corcoran, Hanford and Lemoore, are in the process of updating the Housing Element covering the period 2016 through 2024.