Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in San Benito County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated San Benito County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Benito County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Density Bonus Law
Unincorporated San Benito County grants a density bonus of at least 25% for qualifying affordable housing projects of five or more units, per the county's own implementing ordinance.
San Benito County Density Bonus Rules
Some RestrictionsSan Benito County Code § 21.03.013
The county shall provide density bonuses, incentives, or concessions for the production of housing units and/or childcare facilities in accordance with Cal. Gov't Code § 65915 through § 65918... DENSITY BONUS means a density increase of at least 25%, unless a lesser percentage is elected by the applicant/developer... The density bonus shall apply to housing developments consisting of five or mo...
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