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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Sacramento County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Sacramento County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Density Bonus Law

Sacramento County grants density bonuses of up to 5-20%+ above base zoning for housing developments that set aside affordable units, under its Affordable Housing Incentive Program.

Sacramento County Density Bonus Program

Some Restrictions

Sacramento County Zoning Code § 6.5.4.C (Eligibility Criteria)

The County shall consider a density bonus and/or provide incentives/concessions or waivers, as described in this Section, when an applicant for a Housing Development (including Shared Housing Buildings) of five or more units seeks and agrees to construct a project that will contain at least one of the following: At least 10 percent of the total units of the Housing Development as target units ...

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Sacramento County

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

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