The City has prepared a draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to support the production of affordable housing and implement Program B 2.1.1 of Vallejo’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Inclusionary housing ordinances typically require new residential development to include a percentage of affordable units or pay an in-lieu fee to support affordable housing elsewhere in the community. The draft ordinance is informed by feasibility analysis prepared by Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. and public study sessions with the City Council and Planning Commission held on July 7, 2025, and November 24, 2025.
The City is also evaluating a Commercial Linkage Fee, which would address the relationship between new commercial development and the demand for affordable housing generated by employment growth. A draft Commercial Linkage Fee ordinance is anticipated to be prepared and released for public review following consideration and potential adoption of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.