For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Annual progress report” means the annual report required to be submitted to the department pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (

a) of

Section of the Government Code. (b) “Completed entitlement” means a housing development project that has received all the required land use approvals or entitlements necessary for the issuance of a building permit and for which no additional action, including environmental review or appeals, is required to be eligible to apply for and obtain a building permit. (c) “Council of governments” means a single or multicounty council created by a joint powers agreement pursuant to

Chapter 5 (commencing with

Section 6500) of Division of Title of the Government Code that is responsible for allocating regional housing need pursuant to Sections 65584, 65584.04, and 65584.05 of the Government Code. (d) “Housing element” or “element” means the housing element of a community’s general plan, as required pursuant to subdivision (

c) of

Section of the Government Code and prepared in accordance with

Article 10.6 (commencing with

Section 65580) of

Chapter of Division of Title of the Government Code. (e) “Jurisdiction” means a city, county, or city and county. (f) “Program” means the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program established pursuant to this chapter. (g) “Regional housing need assessment” means the existing and projected need for housing for each region, as determined by the department pursuant to

Section 65584.01 of the Government Code.