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

010 implements California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 (the state density bonus law) and automatically incorporates any state amendments, with state law prevailing over any conflict. 102 before any formal density bonus filing, describing the project scope, zoning and general plan designation, assessor's parcel numbers, maximum allowable residential density, the number of affordable and bonus units, and any concessions, incentives, waivers, or reduced parking standards requested. The Director and city staff review the application within 21 working days and issue a summary letter within 20 more working days identifying required formal applications, which are processed concurrently with the housing development's other entitlements.

040 requires affordable units to be built concurrently with or before market-rate units, gives first priority for affordable units to people who live, work, attend school, or have family in Corona, and requires affordable units to be dispersed throughout the project with a comparable bedroom mix and design to market-rate units. 050 sets a filing fee by City Council resolution. 060 requires a recorded density bonus housing agreement: rental affordable units must stay available to qualifying tenants at an affordable rent for a minimum of 55 years, and for-sale affordable units must stay available to qualifying owners at an affordable housing cost for a minimum of 45 years.

Move-in costs for rental tenants are capped at first month's rent plus a security/cleaning deposit not exceeding one month's rent, subletting of affordable units is prohibited, and an annual monitoring report is due to the Director every March. 080). 090), binding all future owners and successors.