Existing State Density Bonus vs. Proposed Hayward Density Bonus Increase overall density bonus and provide additional density bonus increase for projects with special targeting of certain populations. Special targeting includes:
Mixed income rental projects that provide more than 20% of the rental units for large families (3+ bedrooms).
Mixed income projects incorporating universal design principles Mixed income senior housing
Mixed income college student housing
Mixed income housing with unit set-asides for foster youth, disabled vets, or individuals experiencing homelessness Target Population Served State Density Bonus
State Required Restricted Affordable Units
State maximum Density Increase
Proposed Hayward Maximum Density
Proposed Hayward Maximum Density Increase for Special Targeting Very Low Income
15%
50%
55%
60%
Low Income
23%
50%
55%
60%
Moderate Income
44%
50%
55%
60%
Foster Youth/Disabled Vets/Unhoused people
10% restricted at very low Income
20%
25%
30% (15% restricted at very low income)
College Students
20% Low-Income Student
35%
40%
45% (25% restricted low-income students)
Market Rate Senior*
No Income Restriction
20%
n/a
n/a
*Senior projects that include affordable units would be eligible for increased density bonus based on income targeting.
Existing State Incentives/Concessions vs. Proposed Hayward Incentives/Concessions to Encourage Onsite Affordable Housing Increase the number of Incentives available to encourage developers to exceed minimum requirement of on-site affordable housing. Incentives and concessions reduce development costs improving project feasibility.
No. of Incentives/ Concessions
Required by State
Proposed No. of Incentives/ Concessions
Percentage of VLI Units
Percentage of LI Units
Percentage of MI Units
1 1*
5%
10%
10%
2 3
10%
17%
20%
3 4
15%
24%
30%
4 5
100% (LI/VLI) or
100% (MI 20% /LI 80%)
*The first tier is not increased because compliance with the Affordable Housing Ordinance’s on-site affordable housing requirement make the project eligible for one incentive/concession.
ATTACHMENT II
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED DENSITY BONUS MODIFICATIONS