Cerritos

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
49016
Density
5614
Avg. Household Income
$
124460
Experiencing Rent Burden
39
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 
Cerritos
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 19% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2021
 
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2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
19
 / 
1908
 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.
50% Affordable
50% Affordable
Conditions in 
Los Angeles County
HE Compliance
How does
 
Cerritos
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-9
-9
Income
9
9
Density
-9
-9
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Cerritos
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Los Angeles County
's Volunteers
33
Current Watchdogs
  
Level III
33/40 Volunteers
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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.
Cerritos
's Reports
Anonymous
Jack Farrell
  
10
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24

Cerritos is working on rezoning. They have released their RFP and are talking with a possible consultant.

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HCD sent a technical letter advising them (haven't located yet) that March 2025 is their rezoning deadline.

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5 sites are included in the requirements. 2 are ready but 3 require rezoning. They have project applicants who are working to build housing on those sites.

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Anonymous
Anne Paulson
  
02
/
21

Cerritos City Council meeting, 2/11/21

Cerritos' Housing Element is due Oct. 21, which means they'd better get busy. But instead, they've been busy appealing their RHNA quota, to no avail. Tonight they decided to hire RRM Design Group for $200K; this is a group that they've worked with before. There are two subcontractors, Veronica Tam and Associates, and Morse Planning Group.

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After a staffer made a brief presentation about their RHNA responsibilities, there were a few questions from the council. This City Council appears to be woefully ignorant of the new laws, and the staffer who was presenting was not much better. They seem to think they can get away with upzoning some random parcels that will never be developed. "We don't have to worry about it penciling, do we?" [editors note: Actually you do.]

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CM Barrows asked if they could instruct the consultant to concentrate on the Valley View sites near I-5. The staffer replied that those sites were already in the 5th cycle site inventory, and would be in the 6th cycle inventory as well.  

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Public comment was solicited. No one chose to speak. 

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Cerritos City Council - Feb 11, 2021
   
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Cerritos City Council - Feb 11, 2021
   
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 Win
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City Council
   
02
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Deferred
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