Density Bonus Ordinance
Under the County’s Density Bonus Ordinance, you may be able to build more residential units on your property than what is allowed by code. Density bonus projects are also eligible to receive other benefits, such as reduced parking requirements and other development standard modifications. However, the density bonus cannot be applied to uses or building types that are prohibited by zoning (for example, multi-family buildings in a single-family residential or agricultural zone).
- Density Bonus Ordinance Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
- Chapter 22.120 – Density Bonus
- Senior Citizen Housing Flow Chart
- Affordable Housing Flow Chart
- Income Limits and Affordable Rent/Housing Cost Limits (Note: There are limits on the amount of rent that can be charged for the affordable units. Residents must meet household income thresholds to qualify for affordable housing. Affordable rental units must remain affordable for at least 55 years.)
How to apply for a density bonus
Ask us at the front counter, email info@planning.lacounty.gov, or call (213) 974-6411 to find out if your project qualifies for the Density Bonus program. You will need to fill out the “Housing Permit” application forms.
Click here for Density Bonus Ordinance Archive page for historical information about the Density Bonus Ordinance update hearings and previous version of the ordinance.
