Arcata, Humboldt County
download the full policy: Arcata IH.pdf (0.46 MB pdf)
Policy and Jurisdiction Information
| Population: | 16,651 |
|---|---|
| Land Area (sq mi.): | 9.2 |
| Year Adopted: | not available |
| Compliance Type: | mandatory |
|---|---|
| Policy Type: | housing element |
Developer Options
Construction Alternatives
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conversion to affordable housing -
credit transfer -
in-lieu fee -
land dedication -
off-site construction
In-Lieu Fee Structure: no in-lieu fees
No in-lieu fees are mentioned in this document.
Incentives
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clustering of IH units -
delayed building of IH units -
density bonus -
fast-track processing -
fee deferral -
fee reduction -
fee waiver -
flexible design standards -
growth control extension -
subsidies -
tax abatement -
(other)
Requirements
| Rental Units | Ownership Units | |
|---|---|---|
| IH Requirement Threshold | any project | any project |
| % Production Required | variable formula; 15 - 30% | variable formula; 15 - 30% |
| Targeted Groups |
|
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| Length of Affordability | 55 years | 45 years |
Production Data
Production data not available for this jurisdiction.
Residential building permit activity 5 years before and after adoption of ordinance:
permit data not available
Other Notes
- The city of Arcata also provides a density bonus for senior housing.
- The policy we have indexed is the city of Arcata's Affordable Housing Plan, rather than a specific ordinance or their Housing Element.
last updated June 21, 2007

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