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

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yolo County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Density Bonus Law

Yolo County must grant a density bonus under Sec. 8-12.103 to any housing development of five or more units that reserves 10% of units for low-income households, 5% for very-low-income households, or is built as senior citizen housing. Sec. 8-12.104 sets the general bonus at 20%, scaling up to a 35% cap, implementing State Government Code Sections 65915 and 65917.

Housing Density Bonus Rules in Yolo County

Some Restrictions

Yolo County Code of Ordinances § 8-12.103

(a) The County shall grant a density bonus to an applicant or developer of a housing development consisting of five (5) or more dwelling units, who agrees to provide the following: (1) At least another ten (10) percent of the total units of a housing development for low income households; or (2) At least another five (5) percent of the total units of a housing development for very low income ho...

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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses by City in Yolo County

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

West SacramentoPop. 53,915

2 verified rules • Density Bonus Law, Downtown Design Guide

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