Compton, CA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)

2 limits the program to residential or mixed-use housing developments of five or more units, including subdivisions, condominium projects, senior housing, qualifying mobile home parks, and conversions of commercial buildings that create at least five units. 4 sets four qualifying paths: at least 5% of units for very low-income households, at least 10% for low-income households, at least 10% for moderate-income households sold to the public, or at least 35 units reserved for residents 55 and older in a senior or mobile home development. The bonus scales on a sliding table: 5% very low-income units earns a 20% density bonus, rising to 35% at 11% very low-income units; 10% low-income units earns 20%, rising to 35% at 20% low-income units; 10% moderate-income ownership units earns 5%, rising to 35% at 40% moderate-income units.

Senior housing developments and qualifying mobile home parks receive a flat 20% bonus. 4d). Developments under five units do not qualify, and applicants may accept a lower bonus percentage than the code allows but cannot exceed the statutory maximum. 5 lets applicants also request concessions or waivers of development standards, defined as reductions that produce identifiable, financially sufficient cost savings, separate from the density increase itself. 7 provides an added bonus for donating land to the City for affordable housing.