“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Discussion of Building Permit Discounts to Qualified Older Adults for Aging in Place ProjectsMarch 17, 2026 2CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” •October 7, 2025 ºCity Council received two votes to discuss discounted building permit fees to qualified older adults for aging in place projects•October 21, 2025 ºCity Council received a third vote to further explore discounted building permit fees to qualified older adults for aging in place projects
BACKGROUND
MARCH 17, 2026DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTS
3CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” •Aging In PlaceºProviding older adults, the ability to live in their own home as they age.•Types of ProjectsºGrab bars in bathroomsºRampsºElevatorsºChair liftsºWidening doorwaysºImproving lighting
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MARCH 17, 2026DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTS
4CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTSMARCH 17, 2026 •Assembly Bill 2023oAuthorizes cities to waive or reduce building permit fees for home modifications that help seniors with disabilities•Qualified Older AdultoSenior at least 60oWith qualifying disability•Optional Additional QualifiersoRaising minimum qualifying ageoPrimary residence for 5-10 yearsoIncome thresholdsoScope of work 5CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
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DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTSMARCH 17, 2026 •2022 & 2025 California Residential Code requires aging-in-place designoReinforcement for future grab barsoElectrical receptacle outlet switch and control heightsoMinimum interior door widths at bedroom and bathroomoDoorbell heightsoCost included in permit fee•MB Municipal CodeoAllows for reasonable accommodationFrom the strict application of the City’sLand use and zoning regulationso100% fee subsidy
6CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTSMARCH 17, 2026 •Online services are available for seniors
7CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
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DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTSMARCH 17, 2026 •Potential ChallengesoReduction in revenue for cost recovery to be offset by the general fundoAdministrative burden due to verification of eligibility and monitoring of the programoEfficient outreach and communication 8CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” •Email distributed to the Community Development Department’s email list.•The item was included in the agenda and posted in accordance with the law.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTS MARCH 17, 2026
9CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” City Council to discuss and provide direction on the policy to provide building permit discounts to qualified older adults for aging in place projects.
CONCLUSION
DISCUSSION OF BUILDING PERMIT DISCOUNTS TO QUALIFIED OLDER ADULTS FOR AGING IN PLACE PROJECTSMARCH 17, 2026