INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES BY REGULATING STORAGE SPACE AND OTHER AMENITIES IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS [L. MEISTER]
Staff Direction • 2026-06-15 • Item F.8 • Tracking ID DIR-2026-5771C4
Tracking ID: DIR-2026-5771C4
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Plain language summary
This proposal aims to increase affordable housing in West Hollywood by regulating how storage and amenity spaces are used in new residential developments. Developers have been exploiting loopholes to convert these spaces into market-rate units, reducing the availability of affordable housing. By closing these loopholes, the city seeks to ensure that new developments contribute to affordable housing goals.
Due: 2026-09-13
What this means to you
For residents, this initiative could lead to more affordable housing options in new developments, potentially easing the housing cost burden. It may also prevent developers from reducing the number of affordable units by converting amenity spaces into market-rate units after project approval.