- Expanded Citywide (LBMC 21.67.030): All new residential development projects in Long Beach proposing 10 or residential more units are subject to Inclusionary Housing requirements, unless they qualify for certain exemptions.
- Updated Requirements for Rental Housing Developments (LBMC 21.67.050.A.4):
- By 2027, 12% of a housing project’s total rental units must be affordable to very low- or low-income households.
- The affordability requirements will be phased in over three years and vary based on the Inclusionary Housing Submarket in which the project will be located.
- View the Inclusionary Housing Submarket Map.
- Download PDF Inclusionary Housing Submarket Map.
- Updated Requirements for Ownership Housing Developments (LBMC 21.67.050.A.2):
- 10% of a housing project’s total ownership units must be affordable.
- The initial required affordability level is for households earning up to 200% of the Area Median Income. As ownership housing development increases in Long Beach, deeper levels of affordability will apply.
- Inclusionary ownership housing units must be sold to first-time homebuyers.
- Technical Updates: Several technical changes to refine the Policy, such as clarifying how Inclusionary Housing units are calculated and how developers’ alternative compliance options will be evaluated.
Community Development
The City of Long Beach Inclusionary Housing Policy found in Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapter 21.67 requires all new housing development projects, proposing 10 or more residential units to include some affordable housing units, rather than being solely market-rate. Inclusionary Housing is one of many tools the City is using to ensure that Long Beach residents have access to affordable housing.
Key Changes To The Inclusionary Housing Policy
Long Beach City Council adopted key updates to the Policy on April 1, 2025. The updated Policy applies to housing development projects with a complete planning permit application submitted on or after May 3, 2025.
