The Legislature finds and declares that full cooperation and coordination with the cities and counties of the state in meeting the housing needs of the state on a level of government which is as close as possible to the people it serves is essential if workable housing programs are to be developed and implemented.

The provision to local governments of financial resources, statistical data, and technical assistance is necessary to implementation of public programs to meet housing needs with adequate consideration of the relationship between housing and the community in which the housing is located.