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Assembly committee advances updates to the density-bonus law to boost affordable-home production

Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee · March 25, 2026
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Summary

AB 24 33 would clarify and expand application of the density-bonus law by requiring proactive notice to eligible applicants, allowing more flexible income-targeting for deed-restricted units, enabling FAR-based calculations and clarifying ministerial approvals. Sponsors said the law has driven major housing production and the changes would increase take-up of incentives.

Assemblymember Alvarez presented AB 24 33 to update Californias Density Bonus Law, seeking to increase take-up of existing incentives and make it easier for projects that include affordable units to qualify for bonus benefits.

The sponsor witnesses said density-bonus law…

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