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

050 was adopted to implement Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918, and the code says state law controls if the two ever conflict. A housing development of five or more units qualifies for a density bonus and at least one other incentive if the developer agrees to set aside at least 5% of units for very low-income households, at least 10% for lower-income households, at least 10% for moderate-income households in a for-sale common interest development, builds senior housing, donates land under Government Code Section 65915(g), includes a qualifying child care facility, dedicates 10% of units to transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons, dedicates 20% of units to lower-income students, or builds 100% affordable with no more than 20% moderate-income units.

Density bonuses scale with the category chosen, up to 80% for a 100%-affordable project, with no cap at all if it sits within a half mile of a major transit stop. Before any building permit issues, the developer must record a density bonus housing agreement with the city lasting at least 55 years (Government Code Section 65915(c)). Depending on the affordability percentage offered, a project can receive one to five incentives or concessions from a menu that includes reduced site development standards, mixed-use zoning approval, and a 50% development-impact-fee reduction for very-low-income units (25% for lower-income units). 5 spaces per bedroom, or no parking requirement at all for a 100%-affordable development near a major transit stop.