Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Alameda, CA (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Alameda, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Density Bonus Law
Alameda grants density bonuses to housing developments of five or more units that include income-restricted affordable housing, senior housing, land donations or child care facilities, under Municipal Code Section 30-17. A project with just 5% very-low-income units gets a 20% density bonus, rising on a sliding scale as the affordable share increases.
Alameda Density Bonus for Affordable Housing
Some RestrictionsAlameda, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 30-17.6(a), 30-17.7.1(a) (Density Bonus)
a.The provisions of this section 30-17 apply to the following development categories:1.New residential development projects of five (5) or more dwelling units, regardless of the type of dwelling units proposed. Applicant shall demonstrate that at least five (5) residential units can be developed on the project site in compliance with all zoning and development regulations. ... 30-17.7.1 Develop...
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