Implementation of Mixed Income Zoning Ordinance (MISO)
Clovis
Summary
The city is moving forward with a new ordinance requiring residential developments of 11 or more units to dedicate 5% of homes as affordable housing or pay in-lieu fees. This is part of a legal settlement agreement to meet state housing mandates.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Developers will face set-aside requirements or in-lieu fee payments of $2.80 per square foot of net livable space, which will fund the city's housing trust fund.
Lower-income families seeking affordable housing opportunities within Clovis.
Residential developers facing additional regulatory requirements and costs.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Apr 20, 2026
The city adopted a new mixed-income zoning ordinance to comply with housing obligations and state laws, following public debate over housing accountability and enforcement.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
The city adopted a mixed-income housing ordinance to comply with a court judgment, requiring residential developments of 11 or more units to set aside 5% as affordable housing or pay in-lieu fees. Residents and builders voiced concern that the rules act as a hidden tax on new homebuyers.
Clovis Planning Commission clears way for mandatory affordable housing in new developments
The Clovis Planning Commission unanimously approved a new policy that aims to help the city build more affordable housing by leaning on developers of market-rate housing to include it in their developments.
Planning Commission - Feb 26, 2026
The city is moving forward with a new ordinance requiring residential developments of 11 or more units to dedicate 5% of homes as affordable housing or pay in-lieu fees. This is part of a legal settlement agreement to meet state housing mandates.
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