City Council – March 17, 2026
2025 Calendar Year Housing Element and General Plan Progress Report
6th Cycle Housing Element Approved – June 30, 2023 (2023 to 2031) State law Requires an Annual Housing Element Progress Report Highlights work accomplished
Report is sent to Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), and the Napa Sonoma Housing Collaborative 2025 represents the 3rd Year of the 6th Cycle
2 Background
Housing Authority of the City of Napa
Monitors annual income limits in affordable homes
Monitors Section-8 vouchers
Provides outreach on affordable housing issues
Fair Housing Napa Valley
Provides information regarding landlord obligations and rights under Fair Housing laws Provides counseling and investigation of inquiries/ complaints Provides reviews of existing rental practices, policies, and rules to ensure compliance with the law Napa Sonoma ADU Center
Provides ADU process overview
Provides ADU feasibility consultants
Provides Standard Plans
3 Special Thanks!
4 2025 Housing Status
*Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) permitted by right in single-family residential zones **Broadway District specific plan (BDSP) approval in 2019 ***Watson Ranch specific plan (WRSP) approval in 2018
156 Units Issued (Building Permits) in 2025
5 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
Income Level
Napa County Area Median Income (AMI)
2023-2031 RHNA Dwelling Units
Project Period (6/30/22-1/30/23)
Dwelling Units 2025
Total Units to Date for 6th Cycle
Remaining
RHNA Units
Percent complete
Very Low
(0-50%)
169
1 5
12 157
7%
Low Income
(51-80%)
109
0 1
5 104
4%
Moderate
(81-120%)
95 0
0 2
93 2%
Above Moderate
(over 120%)
249
88 150
575
Exceeded
231% over
Total
622
89 156
594
354
6 Napa County 2025 Area Median Income (AMI)
100% AMI for Household of 4 in 2025 = $146,700
Affordable Housing Funding
Affordable Housing Nexus Fees
2023: $129,700
2024: $578,000
2025: $555,700
Affordable Housing Fees are generated by new commercial, industrial, and market rate residential construction permits. 7 Affordable Housing Permit Activity
Crawford Way Project (100 Units)
9 Units affordable if Condos
13 Units affordable if Apts
Building Permit Master Plans in review
8 Issued permits for 17 affordable ADUs in last 3 years, completing the 7-year Housing Element goal ahead of schedule.
State Laws continuously making it easier for property owners to develop ADUs.
Good source of Low-Income and Very Low-Income units.
Infrastructure is already there.
Support from Napa Sonoma ADU Center
2021 to 2025, average issued per year is 5.0
9 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs, 6 issued in 2025)
Prospective 2026 Development Activity
Entitlement Processing
Sun Square Major Mod (TBD)
Building Permit Reviews
Crawford Way Multifamily
WR Lot 7
WR Lot 8
Enclave at Canyon Estates
10 Construction
Domaine Apts (Parcel A)
WR Harvest
WR Lot 7
WR Lot 8
Enclave at Canyon Estates
Program F (ADUs): The City has issued 17 affordable ADU permits, surpassing the 7-year goal of 16 units in just three years.
Program P (Density Bonus): The Crawford Way project utilized the State Density Bonus Law to increase its density by 15% (from 87 to 100 units).
Program II (Staffing & Software): In September 2025, the City deployed OpenGov, a new permitting software to decrease processing times and increase transparency. 2040 General Plan Update
4 Discretionary Projects and 12 Major Construction Projects Program JJ (Sustainability): The 2040 General Plan was updated in November 2025 to include over 200 "green-leaf" sustainability policies. The City is also participating in the Napa County Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP), which is expected to be completed in Calendar Year 2026. 11 2025 Notable Housing and General Plan Program Efforts
Sheep Grazing.
Newell Open Space Management Plan.
Napa County RCAAP.
Napa Junction Solar
Wetlands Edge enhancement and outdoor Classroom
Green Island Road Class 1 Trail
Expanded Vine Transit Service
Napa River Ecology Center Grants and Development
Volunteer Stewardship Program expansion (124 volunteers; 615 hours) City Hall EV Charging Stations
12 2025 Notable Sustainable Program Efforts
13 General Plan Annual Progress Report
14 Next Steps
Planning Commission – Feb. 26
City Council – March 17
Send report to HCD and LCI* – Prior to Apr. 1
* Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI)
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