Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Kings County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kings County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
Kings County grants housing projects up to a 35% density bonus for setting aside very low-, lower-, or moderate-income units, implementing Government Code § 65915 through Development Code Article 22.
Kings County Density Bonus Standards
Some RestrictionsKings County Development Code, Article 22 § 2203(C)(1), Table 22-1
1. Very Low-Income Housing Projects: Housing projects with at least 5 percent of units affordable to Very Low-Income Households are entitled to a density bonus as shown in Table 22-1 below: ... Percent of Very Low-Income Units Percent of Density Bonus 5 20 6 22.5 7 25 8 27.5 9 30 10 32.5 11+ 35
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Kings County
1 cities in Kings County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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