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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Los Angeles County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 15 cities in Los Angeles County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Density Bonus Law

In unincorporated Los Angeles County, housing developments that set aside units as affordable, senior, or donated-land housing qualify for a density bonus above the base zoning maximum under County Code Chapter 22.120, plus incentives like reduced parking and development-standard waivers.

LA County Density Bonus Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Los Angeles County Code § 22.120.050

Except as specified otherwise, a housing development shall receive a density bonus in the amounts shown in Table 22.120.050-A, below, subject to an Administrative Housing Permit (Section 22.166.040), if it provides an affordable housing set-aside.

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Los Angeles County

15 cities in Los Angeles County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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