Hayward

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
160602
Density
3543
Avg. Household Income
$
105371
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 
Hayward
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 91% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2022
 
-
 
2030
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
642
 / 
4624
 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 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 
Alameda County
HE Compliance
How does
 
Hayward
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a better job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
9
9
Income
-17
-17
Density
-7
-7
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Hayward
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Alameda County
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Current Watchdogs
  
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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.
Hayward
's Reports
Anonymous
Anonymous
  
06
/
22

Hayward Housing Element:

2100 units in pipeline that they expect will ALL be developed

2409 units remaining

Claiming 1233 surplus with existing zoning, 3600 units total, therefore no rezoning required

Mostly due to Route 238, Mission Boulevard, and Downtown Specific Plan area (edited) 

2483 units on Underutilized, 1200 units on vacant

320 ADUs, more than half of which are lower income

Consultant says HCD wants a 5-10% buffer (wrong)

Ironically staff says there are 10 projects approved prior to 2018 that they are counting as pipeline but haven't been built... but that they're counting on them all to develop

They are counting the BART parking property

As well as some of the city parking lots

"Development will likely occur... not on these sites." Direct quote from the planner

Saying ADUs and Single Family will develop elsewhere...

Assist in the development of affordable housing by updating the IZ and density bonus... weak

Commissioner Goldstein asks about Land Lease!!!

Goldstein talks about report from BART from Liz Ames saying we want a level of median income housing for BART areas because they end up using BART more?

Same person who wants to drastically increase the IZ also turns around and says "The reason the state is coming in is because the localities have utterly failed to provide housing"

Already lady, you have my attention again

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And that's pretty much it

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