Pomona

In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area

Overview

Population
149831
Density
6528
Avg. Household Income
$
73515
Experiencing Rent Burden
55
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 
Pomona
 repeats its efforts from the previous cycle 
it will only meet 39% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2021
 
-
 
2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
47
 / 
10558
 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.
10% Affordable
10% Affordable
Conditions in 
Los Angeles County
HE Compliance
How does
 
Pomona
 
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-10
-10
Income
-11
-11
Density
-2
-2
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Key parts of
Pomona
’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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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.
Pomona
's Reports
Anonymous
Henry Fung
  
10
/
21

Staff presented housing element presentation as uploaded to council. They were proud it had no upzoning and no rezoning, the RHNA was accommodated all on existing sites. It was an invitation for public comment as mayor did not allow council discussion, deferring it to a later meeting.

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Pomona City Council - Oct 4, 2021
   
10
/
21
 Loss
/
 Pro Housing
Pomona City Council - Oct 4, 2021
   
10
/
21
 Win
/
 Pro Housing
City Council
   
10
/
21
Deferred
/
 Pro Housing
Anonymous
Henry Fung
  
03
/
21

Pomona City Council 3/2/2021

http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/mm/council/vid/Pomona%20City%20Council%20Meeting%203-1-2021.mp4

starts around 45:00

I gave my comment against Pomona joining the California Cities for Local Control and John Nolte, and councilmember, who had also planned to give comment agreed and stated that state ADU laws were helpful. The mayor also agreed with the general sentiments. One council member who owns a single family home in a lower income part of town didn't really want to sign in with the rich cities but also was concerned about her neighborhood being redeveloped with apartments. I know she has been concerned about gentrification in the past so I think those comments are sincere, although unsophisticated for the seasoned YIMBY. The council member who sponsored joining the cities for local control was a community development director for neighboring Montclair and tried to defend joining it. Ultimately he was shot down 6-1 and Pomona is not joining this coalition.

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I think John Nolte would be a good contact for future YIMBY organization or meeting. Unfortunately I no longer live in Pomona, although I still participate based on my residual involvement in the city. 

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Pomona City Council - Mar 2, 2021
   
03
/
21
 Loss
1
/
1
 Pro Housing
Pomona City Council - Mar 2, 2021
   
03
/
21
 Win
1
/
1
 Pro Housing
City Council
   
03
/
21
Deferred
1
/
1
 Pro Housing
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