Monrovia Now: News and Comment about Monrovia, California: City Council to Discuss Inclusionary Housing

The Monrovia City Council will discuss potential inclusionary housing programs at a study session this coming Tuesday (agenda here). The proposed ordinance would require new residential developments to set aside a percentage of units for low- and moderate-income families. Results from a 2022 survey show that 73% of respondents support the adoption of an inclusionary housing program, with most in favor of setting aside 20-25% of units for affordable housing.

The ordinance also recommends that the policy apply to residential projects with five or more units, though some petitioners have requested a threshold of 10 units. Developers could comply by including affordable units in their projects, or perhaps by building off-site units, or paying an in-lieu fee. The fee would vary based on unit or square footage, with specific amounts proposed for ownership and rental developments.

Exemptions are also under consideration for certain types of housing, including accessory dwelling units, emergency shelters, and assisted living facilities.

- Brad Haugaard (with help from AI)

1 comment:

Harry SchellDecember 13, 2024 at 4:46 PM
"Inclusionary"...the DEI fad is dying faster than ever for its documented negative consequences, creating new problems and intensifying old ones. As to the 73% of "respondents", how much of the Monrovia population responded? 5%? 10%? That is a key data piece missing here, in claiming a mandate. "Feel good about myself and the charity I am forcing others to pay for" is what the Council members and activists are all about. This bright idea will not end well.