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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Huntington Beach, CA (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Huntington Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

Huntington Beach grants developers a density bonus of up to 35% when a residential project sets aside affordable units. Projects with five or more units qualify by reserving at least 10% for lower-income households, 5% for very-low-income households, or meeting the senior or moderate-income thresholds under Zoning Code Section 230.14.

Huntington Beach Affordable Housing Density Bonus

Some Restrictions

Huntington Beach, CA, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Sec. 230.14 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus)

When a developer of a residential property which is zoned and general planned to allow five or more dwelling units proposes to provide affordable housing, he or she may request a density bonus and incentives or concessions through a Conditional Use Permit subject to the provisions contained in this section. A density bonus request pursuant to the provisions contained within this section shall n...

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