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

The intent of the density bonus program is to contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of affordable housing in proposed developments by offering incentives to developers consisting of density bonuses or other concessions of equal financial value, in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918... Very Low and Low Income Housing and Housing for Special Populations. Upon written request to the county, an applicant for a housing development is eligible for one density bonus of twenty percent over the maximum residential density provided that the applicant agrees to construct the housing development in accordance with one of the following criteria: a. Very Low Income Households. At least five percent of the total dwelling units, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus, are provided at affordable rent or ownership costs to very low income households; or b. Low Income Households. At least ten percent of the total dwelling units, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus, are provided at affordable rent or ownership costs to low income households.