City of Vallejo, CA

Housing Sites Inventory

As part of Vallejo's commitment to meet its housing needs between now and 2031, the City has prepared an inventory of both vacant and non-vacant sites suitable for new housing development. This inventory is provided in the spreadsheet and maps linked below, which are updated quarterly to reflect the latest availability. Developers interested in exploring these opportunities are encouraged to contact planning@cityofvallejo.net for detailed information on the entitlement process, zoning requirements, and development standards applicable to each site.

Affordable Housing Incentives

Vallejo Municipal Code (VMC) Chapter 16.214 implements the State's Density Bonus Law (Government Code Sections 65915 and 65917) and the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process (Government Code Section 65913.4). This chapter supports the objectives of the City's adopted Housing Element in the General Plan, which aims to increase the construction of affordable housing for lower-income households. The incentives available to developers include:

• Density Bonus: Developers are allowed to build more units than typically permitted under zoning regulations if they include affordable housing in their projects. This incentive makes projects more economically viable and boosts the supply of affordable housing.
•  Incentives & Concessions: Projects qualifying for a density bonus may also receive reductions in development standards, approvals for mixed-use zoning, and other regulatory relaxations that lead to tangible cost reductions.
•  Streamlined Review: Projects with at least fifty percent affordable housing that meet the criteria outlined in Government Code Section 65913.4 qualify for a streamlined, ministerial review process. This exempts them from certain environmental and discretionary reviews, facilitating faster development.

Incentives for Transit-Oriented Development

VMC Chapter 16.215 incentivizes development near Vallejo's transit centers and major transit routes to increase ridership and promote alternative modes of transportation. The following incentives apply to properties that are generally within a 2,500-foot radius of the Curtola Park & Ride, Sereno Transit Center (STC), Downtown Vallejo Transit Center (VTC); Vallejo Waterfront Ferry Terminal; and other major transit stops defined by Public Resources Code Section 21064.3:

• Density: The maximum density allowed in the zoning district where a TOD development is proposed may be increased by up to 25% for residential projects.
• FAR: The maximum floor-to-area (FAR) allowed in the zoning district where a TOD development is proposed may be increased by up to 25% for mixed-use and non-residential projects.
• Parking: TOD developments are exempt from the parking space requirements in VMC Chapter 16.508 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).