Inclusionary housing alternative compliance at 400 E. Anaheim
Long Beach
Summary
The council accepted Coastal Commission-required changes to the inclusionary housing ordinance so affordable housing rules can finally take effect in the coastal zone — a process that takes another year or two of state review.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost; the developer provides 20 more affordable units than otherwise required, at a higher income level.
Future coastal-zone residents who will benefit from required affordable units.
Very-low-income households, who lose 18 deeply affordable units at this site.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 19, 2026
The council accepted Coastal Commission-required changes to the inclusionary housing ordinance so affordable housing rules can finally take effect in the coastal zone — a process that takes another year or two of state review.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
The city's first use of its alternative compliance tool swaps 18 very-low-income units for 38 moderate-income units in a 161-unit project — more affordable homes overall, but out of reach for the lowest-income residents. Supporters say it diversifies a low-resource area; critics worry about displacement of the lowest-paid workers.
Related development
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Coastal Commission modifications (ZCA24-003)
Keeps affordable housing requirements on track to apply in the coastal zone, though full effect is still a year or more away.
400 East Anaheim Street housing development
Adds 38 deed-restricted moderate-income homes to Central Long Beach — 20 more affordable units than the standard rule, but none at the very-low-income level.
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