Los Angeles

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
3881041
Density
8280
Avg. Household Income
$
76244
Experiencing Rent Burden
56
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 
Los Angeles
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 30% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2021
 
-
 
2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
27436
 / 
456643
 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
 
Los Angeles
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-4
-4
Income
-10
-10
Density
10
10
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Key parts of
Los Angeles
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Los Angeles County
's Volunteers
66
Current Watchdogs
  
Level IV
66/70 Volunteers
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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.
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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.
Los Angeles
's Reports
Anonymous
  
03
/
24

- Which city(s) are you monitoring, and which chapter(s) if any are you coordinating with?

    - LA

- Do you know if your city committed to a rezoning?

    - Yes, committed 

    - What is the deadline for this rezoning?

        - February 2025 

- What policies did your city commit to enacting? (If no, ask if any city-owned sites are on the site inventory.)

    - Transit oriented communities program - going to get new name 

    - Affordable housing overlay 

    - Link

- If rezonings or policies have been introduced, do you know what the timelines and local processes are for passing? What progress has been made?

    - Both: public comment last year

    - Decided not going to upzone SFZ areas 

- When are the upcoming public hearings or housing element updates?

    - Link to schedule 

        - Next 3 are Q&A webinars 

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Deferred
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 Pro Housing
Anonymous
  
07
/
23

The court of appeals is acting wacky.

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