Torrance
In Compliance
Out of Compliance
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Unincorporated Area
Overview
Population
145454
Avg. Household Income
$
109554
Experiencing Rent Burden
46
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
Torrance
repeats its efforts from the previous cycle
it will only meet 27% 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 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
Torrance
compare to its neighboring cities?
This city is currently doing a worse job than its neighbors at meeting housing needs.
Progress
-2
-2
Income
3
3
Density
1
1
Join the Fun!
Key parts of
Torrance
’s housing element are currently being worked on. Get involved to hold them accountable for meeting their deadlines.
Los Angeles County
's Volunteers
35
Current Watchdogs
Level III
35/40 Volunteers
Upcoming Opportunities
Add Event
These upcoming events and tasks are great opportunities to make a difference in your community.
Event Name
Stop by Drinks & Agendas
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.
Watchdog Reports
Add Report
Our watchdogs are on the ground observing and taking part in the fight for fair housing. Read their reports below.
Torrance
's Reports
Anonymous
Prabhu Reddy
10
/
21
Presented this slide deck: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/67530/637631557256430000
Torrance Community Workshop/Info Session - Jul 28, 2021
07
/
21
Loss
2
/
5
Pro Housing
Torrance Community Workshop/Info Session - Jul 28, 2021
07
/
21
Win
2
/
5
Pro Housing
Community Workshop/Info Session
07
/
21
Deferred
2
/
5
Pro Housing
Anonymous
Prabhu Reddy
05
/
21
- Overview of process - Spent 2 hours walking through these slides: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/59811/637552277590512903
- Planning commissioners asked MANY questions about if the RHNA figure for Torrance was legal, appealable, legislative workarounds, etc. The consultant gracefully said "No" to all questions.
- Pro-housing public comment from 2 people.
- The 3rd commenter asked if we could trade our RHNA numbers with another city. Consultant said "No".
- There was a number of surveys that were pretty much all pro housing in response. Link to surveys here: https://twitter.com/TorranceForAll/status/1389345338201309184
- Also, written public comment was overwhelmingly positive 17 pro housing, I think just 1 antihousing.
Packet 1: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/64497/637552256315000000
Packet 2: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/64395/637546965019630000
Lafayette Other Public Meeting - Feb 18, 2021
02
/
21
Loss
2
/
3
Pro Housing
Lafayette Other Public Meeting - Feb 18, 2021
02
/
21
Win
2
/
3
Pro Housing
Other Public Meeting
02
/
21
Deferred
2
/
3
Pro Housing
Anonymous
Prabhu Reddy
04
/
21
In public comment, I emphasized:
1. Public participation
2. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
3. Realistic Capacity
I was asked about my view on SFZ.
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Loss
1
/
1
Pro Housing
/
Win
1
/
1
Pro Housing
/
Deferred
1
/
1
Pro Housing
Anonymous
Prahbu Reddy
03
/
21
Torrance City Council 2/9/21.
9D Consultant Selection
5-2 Vote selected City Place Planning, a consultant who is also working with LA, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, & San Bernardino
Council chose City Place Planning over Kimley-Horn because City Place was cheaper
9F Opposition to State Housing Legislation
7-0 Vote to oppose AB68, AB115, SB6, SB9, SB10
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Loss
/
Pro Housing
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Win
/
Pro Housing
/
Deferred
/
Pro Housing