Summary
Salinas has permitted 443 above-moderate-income units but zero low-income units toward its 6,674-unit state target. Staff says big affordable projects in the Future Growth Area and infill pipeline should start closing the gap in 2026-2027, and commissioners pressed for income breakdowns and faster timelines.
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city awarded $2.1 million in CDBG and $2.7 million in HOME funds in 2025 for affordable housing.
Future residents of the affordable and market-rate projects planned for the Future Growth Area and infill sites.
Low-income households still waiting for affordable units, since none have been permitted yet this cycle.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — March 4, 2026
Salinas has permitted 443 above-moderate-income units but zero low-income units toward its 6,674-unit state target. Staff says big affordable projects in the Future Growth Area and infill pipeline should start closing the gap in 2026-2027, and commissioners pressed for income breakdowns and faster timelines.
Planning Commission — February 18, 2026
Commissioners and the public debated why Salinas builds housing more slowly than neighboring cities. Staff pointed to market conditions, high construction costs, and developer hesitation rather than city or CEQA delays, and noted roughly 5,000-6,000 units pending.
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