La Habra council approves regulatory agreements for two Whittier Boulevard townhome projects, reserving five moderate‑income units

The La Habra City Council on May 5 voted unanimously to approve regulatory agreements with La Habra 4 INV LLC that will reserve five for‑sale townhome units for moderate‑income households under Californiadensity bonus law.

The agreements apply to two separate developments on East Whittier Boulevard: an 18‑unit project at 120 E. Whittier Boulevard that will include two restricted moderate‑income units, and a 22‑unit project at 310–330 E. Whittier Boulevard that will include three restricted moderate‑income units. The councilapproved both agreements after a staff presentation and public comment; both projects previously won planning commission approval on April 22, 2024.

City staff said the restricted units will be sold initially at maximum prices tied to state median‑income limits and standard homeownership cost allowances. Using the Department of Housing and Community Development income limits released May 9, 2024, staff said a four‑person household earning $154,800 or less would qualify as moderate income. Based on current limits and typical ownership costs, staff set the affordable sales price at $482,062 for two‑bedroom units and $563,253 for…