La Verne

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
31239
Density
3705
Avg. Household Income
$
103816
Experiencing Rent Burden
43
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 
La Verne
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 42% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2021
 
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2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
17
 / 
1346
 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 
Los Angeles County
HE Compliance
How does
 
La Verne
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-9
-9
Income
1
1
Density
-22
-22
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La Verne
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Los Angeles County
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31
Current Watchdogs
  
Level III
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Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
La Verne
's Reports
Anonymous
Jack Farrell
  
10
/
24

In response to YIMBY Law's query about the status of La Verne's rezoning program, the city passed an urgency ordinance allowing for ministerial approval of affordable projects within their Housing Overlay zones.

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See page 359 of this agenda for the ordinance: https://www.cityoflaverne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/416?fileID=9228

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Anonymous
Jack Farrell
  
10
/
24

City staff and the city attorney’s office have looked into this matter and we strongly believe that the City remains in full compliance with its housing element as it has already committed to abide by the requirements of Government Code section 65583.2, even without the “rezoning.”  However, the City wishes to affirm its commitment to providing affordable housing and avoid any unnecessary litigation or questions about the validity of the City’s Housing Element.  Therefore, on October 21, 2024, the City Council will adopt an urgency ordinance adding new Chapter 18.66 to the La Verne Municipal Code providing for ministerial approval for the sites identified in the Housing Element.  The City’s agenda packet which will include the draft ordinance and a staff report will be posted no later than Thursday, October 17th,  and can be located at www.cityoflaverne.org/agendas. The City will then process this ordinance, as well other ordinances required by the Housing Element, through public hearings before the Planning Commission and then City Council, starting in November.

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