Napa

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
79233
Density
4441
Avg. Household Income
$
100273
Experiencing Rent Burden
52
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 
Napa
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 71% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2022
 
-
 
2030
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
132
 / 
2669
 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 plans another couple of words.
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 
Napa County
HE Compliance
How does
 
Napa
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-5
-5
Income
4
4
Density
14
14
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Key parts of
Napa
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Napa County
's Volunteers
7
Current Watchdogs
  
Level I
7/10 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.
Napa
's Reports
Anonymous
  
04
/
22

Don't love that they've lowered the site inventory goal based on transfer of RHNA numbers to the city. They left of county properties within city limits even though I have repeatedly asked for their inclusion at every public outreach (namely county office building on first st in downtown Napa specific plan, which is the densest residential zoning we have).

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Realistic sites except one that is state-identified and they're not sure which part is developable. Very focused on 20du sites so that they can qualify as affordable. Very conservative ADU estimate. 

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Napa County Other Public Meeting - Apr 20, 2022
   
04
/
22
 Loss
2
/
2
 Pro Housing
Napa County Other Public Meeting - Apr 20, 2022
   
04
/
22
 Win
2
/
2
 Pro Housing
Other Public Meeting
   
04
/
22
Deferred
2
/
2
 Pro Housing
Napa County Community Workshop/Info Session - Jan 20, 2022
   
01
/
22
 Loss
/
 Pro Housing
Napa County Community Workshop/Info Session - Jan 20, 2022
   
01
/
22
 Win
/
 Pro Housing
Community Workshop/Info Session
   
01
/
22
Deferred
/
 Pro Housing
Anonymous
  
12
/
21

Taking it seriously despite the fact that the city of Napa and American Canyon have volunteered to take the whole RHNA. County is generally pro-housing, but the small number of speakers were soft-spoken, well-mannered nimbys. Maybe "concerned" is better than NIMBY. Concerned In My Backyard.

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Napa County Planning Commission - Dec 15, 2021
   
12
/
21
 Loss
1
/
5
 Pro Housing
Napa County Planning Commission - Dec 15, 2021
   
12
/
21
 Win
1
/
5
 Pro Housing
Planning Commission
   
12
/
21
Deferred
1
/
5
 Pro Housing
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