Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Madera County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Madera County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Madera County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
Unincorporated Madera County grants density bonuses of up to 35 percent for housing projects meeting affordability thresholds, implementing state Government Code § 65915, which controls if the county's own schedule conflicts with it.
Madera County Density Bonus for Affordable Housing
Some RestrictionsMadera County Code § 18.114.010
This chapter implements Government Code Section 65915, which requires the County to provide incentives for affordable housing, senior housing, and child care facilities. In the event of any conflict between this chapter and Section 65915 of the Government Code, the provisions of the Government Code shall apply.
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Madera County
1 cities in Madera County have their own zoning overlays & bonuses rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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