Summary
Councilmember Gayaldo warned that the state is starting RHNA Phase 7, adding two new income categories (extremely low and acutely low income), with new numbers coming September 15 and adoption by December 2027 — a big challenge for a nearly built-out city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers will build more below-market units on site, which shifts some affordability costs onto new residential projects rather than city coffers.
Ultimately residents needing extremely low-income housing, if units can be built.
Rocklin faces pressure to find housing sites in a city approaching buildout.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
New housing developments will have to set aside 5% of units at the low-income level instead of choosing among 15%/10%/5% options. In-lieu fee payments are now due when each building permit is issued. It's the final piece of the city's in-lieu fee program under Housing Element Program 19.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Councilmember Gayaldo warned that the state is starting RHNA Phase 7, adding two new income categories (extremely low and acutely low income), with new numbers coming September 15 and adoption by December 2027 — a big challenge for a nearly built-out city.
Rocklin studies inclusionary housing ordinance and fee
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