1 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov1
RiversideCA.gov
Economic Development CommitteeAugust 20, 2026Housing IncentivesCOMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTHOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT RiversideCA.gov2
DETERMINING HOUSING NEEDDepartment of Housing and Community Development (HCD)Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)City of Riverside Housing Element 2 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov3
RHNA PROGRESS – HOUSING PERMITS ISSUEDRemaining 6thCycle Obligation20252024202320222021RHNA Allocation4,81322000254,861Very Low2,7800033226253,064Low2,880000176833,139Moderate4,5203938971,0611833407,394Above Moderate14,9934158971,09458547318,458Total RiversideCA.gov4
HOUSING ACTIVITY 2026 YTD# of UnitsStatus233 (15 affordable)Units proposed469(6 affordable)Units entitled362 (0 affordable)Units issued permits138Single family26Multifamily198ADUs294(0 affordable)Units completed permits (completed construction)
3 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov5
TYPES OF INCENTIVESFinancialMonetary benefit to motivate or encourage a specific action or behaviorRegulatoryTools to encourage specific behaviors or outcomes by making them more attractive RiversideCA.gov6
GRANTSCommunity Development Block Grant (CDGB)Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Homeless, Housing Assistance & Prevention (HHAP) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ProgramNeighborhoodStabilization Program (NSP)Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) 4 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov7
•City-assisted Affordable Units •2,170 family units•1,367 senior units•Senior Housing Rental Assistance Programs•Housing Rehabilitation Program•Landlord Incentive ProgramAFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS RiversideCA.gov8
•Density Bonus•Accessory Dwelling Units•SB 35/SB 423•SB 9•AB 2011/AB 2243•SB 6/AB 2243•SB 684/SB 1123•AB 2097 STATE HOUSING LAWS 5 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov9
Refers to the lack of diverse medium-density housing types in between single-family homes and higher-density apartment complexes MISSING MIDDLE HOUSINGImage Source: Opticos Design, Inc. © RiversideCA.gov10
MISSING MIDDLE DESIGN TYPES
Bungalow Duplex•Spanish Revival style; 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms•Accessible ground floor bedroom and bathroom and in-unit laundry•Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering•Applicant responsible for site plan (open space, parking, trash, etc.) and site preparation (grading, utility connections, etc.) •Two or more Bungalows or Duplexes or a combination of types can be arranged on larger lots 6 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov11
PRE-APPROVED ADU PLANS
RiversideCA.gov12
Repurposing existing non-residential structures into new land uses. –Incentivize housing production –Revitalize neighborhood and commercial corridors–Preserve historic structures and architectural heritageADAPTIVE REUSE
7 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov13
ADAPTIVE REUSE ELIGIBILITYAdaptive reuse of eligible buildingspermitted by right in the following zonesEligible buildings: Non-residential buildings or structures constructed or received Certificate of Occupancy at least 15 years prior, on rolling basis RiversideCA.gov14
•University Avenue Specific Plan has a development capacity of 6,819 housing units; less than 10% have been developed.•Residential development rights can be transferred from one site (donor site) to another site (receiver site). •Pilot program intended to make housing development more feasible for constrained sites by making additional development capacity available without requiring changes to the Specific Plan or General Plan. •If successful, can serve as a model for expanded and permanent density transfer programs in the City.DENSITY TRANSFER PILOT PROGRAM 8 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov15
OVER THE COUNTER PLAN CHECK
RiversideCA.gov16
•Licensed architects and engineers certify that plans they prepare comply with adopted building codes and standards. •Bypass the City’s technical plan review•Permit issued within 5 business days of a complete application•Eligible Residential Projects•Interior remodels•Single-story room additions under 500 SF•Detached non-habitable accessory structures under 1,200 SF•Patio covers and carports under 1,200 SF•Detached garage under 1,200 SF•Rebuild of single-family dwellings impacted by a natural disasterSELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 9 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov17
•SB 1226 and AB 2533 enable homeowners to legalize unpermitted ADUs or JADUs constructed before January 1, 2020•Safety-First Amnesty Program provides a pathway for bringing unpermitted residential construction into compliance•Expedited Review•Hawarden Fire pre-consultations and concierge serviceOTHER BUILDING PROGRAMS RiversideCA.gov18
OTHER INITIATIVES
10 8/7/2026
RiversideCA.gov19
HOUSING FUTURE
RiversideCA.gov20
THANK YOU!