Laguna Niguel

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
64259
Density
4333
Avg. Household Income
$
135822
Experiencing Rent Burden
54
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 
Laguna Niguel
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will meet its RHNA targets.
Current RHNA Target
2021
 
-
 
2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
342
 / 
1207
 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.
Does not apply
Does not apply
Conditions in 
Orange County
HE Compliance
How does
 
Laguna Niguel
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a better job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
15
15
Income
10
10
Density
-10
-10
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Key parts of
Laguna Niguel
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Orange County
's Volunteers
22
Current Watchdogs
  
Level III
22/40 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.
Laguna Niguel
's Reports
Anonymous
Maria Zacarias Torres
  
05
/
21

Public hearing on Draft Housing Element. Reviewed 250 survey responses. Survey is still open until June 4. Planners commented on saving at risk units, partnering with agencies for affordable housing, consider condo coversions to affordable housing. Public comments on the need for mixed transit and need to include more days for public engagement. Asked for address when giving public comment.

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Laguna Niguel Planning Commission - May 25, 2021
   
05
/
21
 Loss
/
 Pro Housing
Laguna Niguel Planning Commission - May 25, 2021
   
05
/
21
 Win
/
 Pro Housing
Planning Commission
   
05
/
21
Deferred
/
 Pro Housing
Anonymous
  
04
/
21

No formal decisions were established at this meeting. Laguna Niguel is required to provide zoning for 1,207 affordable housing units. Those who wish to complete the housing survey must do so by May 7th 2021. All planning commissioners spoke in support of affordable housing as did the public participants who commented. One public commentator who is also a realtor, urged the council to consider utilizing land near the Ziggurat building to make room for affordable housing.

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 Win
1
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1
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Deferred
1
/
1
 Pro Housing
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