Carlsbad
In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Overview
Population
114745
Avg. Household Income
$
134139
Experiencing Rent Burden
51
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
Carlsbad
repeats its efforts from the previous cycle
it will only meet 79% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2020
-
2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
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 general plan for qualifying affordable housing projects. If a Builders Remedy project application was submitted prior to 1/1/2025, there are virtually no limits on the size and density of a project proposed. Subsequent to 1/1/2025, in exchange for more certainty in the entitlement process, AB 1893 limits the density for Builders Remedy projects.
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.
50% Affordable
50% Affordable
Conditions in
San Diego County
HE Compliance
How does
Carlsbad
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a better job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
0
0
Income
14
14
Density
-9
-9
Carlsbad
's Plan
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Key parts of
Carlsbad
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Impactful Housing Element Policies:
No prioritized policies
There are no prioritized housing element policies for this jurisdiction which are currently being tracked. If you'd like to submit a policy to be tracked, please fill out the policy submission form.
Other Tracked Housing Element Policies:
No other policies
There are no other housing element policies for this jurisdiction which are currently being tracked. If you'd like to submit a policy to be tracked, please fill out the policy submission form.
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Carlsbad
reach its housing targets.
San Diego County
's Volunteers
17
Current Watchdogs
Level II
17/20 Volunteers
Upcoming Opportunities
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Each Friday at 12:00PST our team gets together via Zoom to monitor local agendas so we can direct watchdogs to key meetings where decisions are being made about housing.
Watchdog Reports
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Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
Carlsbad
's Reports
Anonymous
Jack Farrell
02
/
25
Removal of sites from inventory appears compliant.
Having reviewed Carlsbad's submitted Environmental Impact Report, along with the City Council meeting which approved the rezones and the associated staff report. The staff report posited two scenarios, one which would upzone all 18 sites and another which would exclude 3, 8, and 15. The staff report states that both alternatives could satisfy the RHNA, and therefore city council could choose a middle ground of removing 1-3 of those sites. Interestingly, the findings of fact with the EiR noted this alternative as insufficient (at page 1168).
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Loss
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Pro Housing
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Win
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Pro Housing
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Deferred
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Pro Housing