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

). 130's table sets Hayward's own density bonus ceiling above the state schedule: a project restricting 15 percent of units to very-low-income households, 23 percent low-income, or 44 percent moderate-income can reach up to 55 percent added density under the city ordinance, rising to 60 percent for projects with special targeting, more than 20 percent large-family or Universal Design units, senior housing, college student housing, or units for foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless individuals. Projects serving foster youth, disabled veterans, or unhoused individuals can reach a 30 percent bonus with 10 percent of units restricted to very-low income, and college-student housing projects can reach 45 percent with 20 percent of beds set aside for low-income students.

150 adds a separate floor-area bonus for on-site child care facilities: five square feet of bonus floor area per square foot of child care space in an existing structure, or ten square feet per square foot in new construction. 170 lets a commercial developer earn a negotiated commercial development bonus, such as extra floor area ratio or height, by partnering with a housing developer to fund off-site affordable units within a half mile of a major transit stop. 200's table grants additional zoning incentives or concessions, scaled to how many affordable units a project provides, with one extra concession available under the city ordinance beyond what state law requires.