Bell

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
33377
Density
13350
Avg. Household Income
$
56685
Experiencing Rent Burden
61
Providing adequate housing options is a key function of local governments. To help residents ensure their local government is meeting this need, we’ve compiled important information about this jurisdiction’s housing efforts below.
Housing Element is In Compliance
This city is currently working on implementing its housing element.
Housing Element is Out of Compliance
This city is currently working on implementing its housing element.
Good Progress
This city is currently on track to meet their RHNA housing targets.
Making Slow Progress
This city is falling behind. It is not on track to meet its housing targets.
Housing Targets
Every 8 years California assesses housing need and assigns each city with a target they must hit. If 
Bell
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 68% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2021
 
-
 
2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
21
 / 
229
 units
Very Low Income
Low Income
Median Income
Above Median Income
State Statutes
Organizers fighting for fair housing can use many state laws to ensure that jurisdictions meet their housing targets.
Builder’s Remedy
When a city’s Housing Element is out of compliance, the Builder’s Remedy allows developers to bypass the zoning code and city plans another couple of words.
Does not apply
Does not apply
Does not apply
SB 423
When cities lack a compliant housing element or are behind on RHNA, this statute streamlines approval of projects that meet a threshold of affordable units.
Does not apply
Does not apply
Conditions in 
Los Angeles County
HE Compliance
How does
 
Bell
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-1
-1
Income
-17
-17
Density
46
46
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Bell
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
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31
Current Watchdogs
  
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Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
Bell
's Reports
Anonymous
Sean Hughes
  
08
/
21

Went through the following

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Public Review of the Draft Housing Element:

Housing Element Goals:

Note: 

- joined late and missed the first two goals

- a lot emphasis on that the programs linked to the goals (such as subsidies for lower income housing or first time owner programs) that are

3 - Affordability

4 - Senior Housing

5 - Land use planning: promotion of mixed use, higher density

- Atlantic Avenue specific plan

6 - Path to Home ownership for Bell Residents

- "explore" creating a program for first time home-buyers

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Site Inventory

- The capacity of the sites is currently greater than the necessary RHNA allocation numbers

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Project Timeline

- No official action today, just seeking public comments.

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Public Comment Highlights

- City council member (Ana Marie) didn't seem to realize that they were 20 day into the initial 30 day review period...

    - Philip Burns emphasized that the site inventory probably can't be adjusted too much but the programs that are linked to the goals can be

- Another council member (Monica A.) asked if the RHNA numbers might be lowered

    - No, but pointed out that the city's numbers incorporate private development in addition to city supported development

Note:

- Might be good to have a watchdog with Spanish-speaking familiarity on, the majority of comments in Spanish

- There were a decent amount of comments talking about the sale of mobile home sites, 1 in support, at least 2 others that were unknown on position (comment in Spanish)

Council Member Communications

- Not around the draft element, most seemed unaware or had no comment at this time.

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Bell City Council - Aug 11, 2021
   
08
/
21
 Loss
0
/
15
 Pro Housing
Bell City Council - Aug 11, 2021
   
08
/
21
 Win
0
/
15
 Pro Housing
City Council
   
08
/
21
Deferred
0
/
15
 Pro Housing
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