Thousand Oaks
In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Overview
Population
126532
Avg. Household Income
$
125399
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
Thousand Oaks
repeats its efforts from the previous cycle
it will only meet 29% of the identified need.
Current RHNA Target
2021
-
2029
On Target
Behind
Hit Target
Missed
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
Ventura County
HE Compliance
How does
Thousand Oaks
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-16
-16
Income
14
14
Density
-11
-11
Thousand Oaks
's Plan
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Key parts of
Thousand Oaks
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Impactful Housing Element Policies:
No prioritized policies
There are no prioritized housing element policies for this jurisdiction which are currently being tracked. If you'd like to submit a policy to be tracked, please fill out the policy submission form.
Other Tracked Housing Element Policies:
No other policies
There are no other housing element policies for this jurisdiction which are currently being tracked. If you'd like to submit a policy to be tracked, please fill out the policy submission form.
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Thousand Oaks
reach its housing targets.
Ventura County
's Volunteers
10
Current Watchdogs
Level II
10/20 Volunteers
Upcoming Opportunities
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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.
Thousand Oaks
's Reports
Anonymous
Netbrian
07
/
22
It felt like a conflict between city employees (which were trying to decrease their RHNA allocation) and YIMBYs.
There was a big question about whether or not cities should be able trade their RHNA allocations, and how to take into account things like cost of infrastructure.
I pushed to encourage the state to use market prices as part of assessing pent-up housing need.
Imperial County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County Other Public Meeting - Jul 6, 2022
07
/
22
Loss
7
/
20
Pro Housing
Imperial County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County Other Public Meeting - Jul 6, 2022
07
/
22
Win
7
/
20
Pro Housing
Other Public Meeting
07
/
22
Deferred
7
/
20
Pro Housing
Anonymous
Jackson Piper
01
/
22
The City of Thousand Oaks is open to some development of market rate housing (and without stating it directly, above moderate income housing) but is reluctant to commit to any actions beyond compliance with state housing law to add affordable lower income units to the city's housing stock. Their primary concern seems to be building some housing for employees in local industries, especially biotech, while not bringing too much change to the city that might upset the single-family neighborhoods. End result was that the PC voted to send the Housing Element to City Council for adoption w/o any new amendments.
Thousand Oaks Planning Commission - Jan 10, 2022
01
/
22
Loss
15
/
20
Pro Housing
Thousand Oaks Planning Commission - Jan 10, 2022
01
/
22
Win
15
/
20
Pro Housing
Planning Commission
01
/
22
Deferred
15
/
20
Pro Housing