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Monrovia reports 74% of RHNA target met; staff flags SB79 and objective-design work ahead
Summary
Community Development Director Sherry Burmejo told the council Monrovia issued 1,228 building permits toward a RHNA target of 1,670 units (about 74% complete) and noted strong above-moderate production and ongoing shortfalls in lower-income categories; staff recommended objective design standards and further ordinance work ahead of SB79 taking effect July 1, 2026.
Community Development Director Sherry Burmejo presented the city's 2025 Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan to the Monrovia City Council on March 17. The report focuses on housing production and compliance with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the 2021–2029 cycle. Burmejo said Monrovia has issued building permits for 1,228 units against a RHNA target of 1,670 units — approximately 74% of the target — with about three and a half years remaining in the cycle.
The director said Monrovia has notably overachieved in the…
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