The City of Davis has had a long standing commitment to affordable housing. Since the late 1980s Davis has had inclusionary requirements in its General Plan policies, and in 1990 adopted an ordinance requiring affordable housing (both rental and ownership) for households from extremely low (30% AMI) to moderate (120% AMI) income levels. Since the adoption of this ordinance, 1,800 affordable units have been developed, with 1,100 of those units remaining permanently affordable.

The City's Municipal Code is located here.  Chapter 18 of the ordinance contains the City's Affordable Housing requirements for owner occupancy (18.04) and housing development (18.05).

One of the biggest accomplishments of the city’s affordable housing program is its variety of development types to meet the needs of the community. There are affordable homes and apartments, for rent and for purchase, spread throughout the city, in mixed income developments, and solely affordable developments. There are cooperative housing projects, senior-specific housing, and supportive housing for individuals with special needs.  

Specific Information on Affordable Housing Programs:

Links are provided for specific information on the City's Rental or Ownership Affordable Housing Programs.  If you have questions about these programs, please contact Housing staff by phone at (530) 757-5623 or by email at affordablehousing@cityofdavis.org

• Affordable Ownership Housing
• Affordable Rental Housing
• Yolo County Housing