Gonzales
In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Overview
Population
8581
Avg. Household Income
$
75638
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
Gonzales
repeats its efforts from the previous cycle
it will only meet 3% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2023
-
2031
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.
Applies
Applies
Applies
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.
10% Affordable
10% Affordable
Conditions in
Monterey County
HE Compliance
How does
Gonzales
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a better job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
0
0
Income
-2
-2
Density
7
7
Join the Fun!
Key parts of
Gonzales
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Monterey County
's Volunteers
11
Current Watchdogs
Level II
11/20 Volunteers
Upcoming Opportunities
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These upcoming events and tasks are great opportunities to make a difference in your community.
Event Name
Stop by Drinks & Agendas
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
Add Report
Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
Gonzales
's Reports
Anonymous
Rafa Sonnenfeld
01
/
22
Ambag approved a rhna methodology.
/
Loss
2
/
3
Pro Housing
/
Win
2
/
3
Pro Housing
/
Deferred
2
/
3
Pro Housing
Anonymous
Elizabeth Madrigal
11
/
21
- Selection of draft RHNA Methodology + continuation of public hearing to be deferred until December 8th special meeting
- AMBAG (finally!) brought incorporation of AFFH factor into methodology to board - no action was taken on it, but majority of board of directors were in support
- Salinas Valley jurisdictions (namely City of Soledad) would like to see farmworker housing set aside incorporated into methodology
- Water constantly being brought up as a concern by Monterey Peninsula jurisdictions
/
Loss
3
/
4
Pro Housing
/
Win
3
/
4
Pro Housing
/
Deferred
3
/
4
Pro Housing