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June 18th, 2024 | Policy and Data, Program Development, Affordable Housing Linkage Fee| dwong
Affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing the City of Los Angeles and is a priority of Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles City Council. Prior to adoption, Los Angeles was one of few major U.S. cities with housing affordability concerns that did not have either a permanent source of local funding for affordable housing or an inclusionary housing policy. As a result, the City devoted less per capita in housing funding than most other major cities.
Many cities have instituted fees on commercial and market‐rate residential development that are used solely to help build affordable housing for lower‐income residents. These cities include San Diego, Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, and others. The fees are justified due to the link, or nexus, between new developments and the demand for affordable housing they create through added low wage workers.
Projects that meet the definition of a Development Project and do not qualify for any of the exemptions listed in LAMC 19.18 B.2 are subject to payment of the Linkage Fee. Development Project is defined in the AHLF Ordinance as any activity involving or requiring the issuance of a building permit that results in:
1. A project that results in additional dwelling units or guest rooms;
2. A project that results in additional nonresidential floor area;
3. A single-family residential project that results in a net increase of more than 1,500 square feet of floor area, unless not sold within three years; or
4. A change of use from nonresidential to residential
Residential Fee
Ranges from $10.02 to $21.53 per square foot for single-family (SF) homes and 6+ unit multifamily (MF) buildings, depending on market area. Ranges from $1.25 to $22.53 per square foot for small multifamily buildings with 2-5 units, depending on market area.
Nonresidential Fee
Ranges from $3.75 to $6.25 per square foot, depending on market area.
Low Market Area | Medium Market Area | Medium-High Market Area | High Market Area | ||
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Type of Use | Fee Per Square Foot | ||||
Nonresidential Uses including Hotels | $3.75 | $5.01 | n/a | $6.25 | |
Residential Uses (6 or more units in a Development Project) | $10.02 | $12.52 | $15.02 | $22.53 | |
Residential Uses (2-5 units in a Development Project) | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $22.53 | |
Residential Uses (single-family detached home) | $10.02 | $12.52 | $15.02 | $22.53 | |
Development Projects that Result in a Net Loss of Housing Units (in addition to any other fees) | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 |
*Linkage Fee Schedule as of July 1, 2024
Phase-In Timeline
The fee is phased-in based on the date by which a building permit application or a complete planning entitlement is submitted, whichever is first.
Feb. 17, 2018: Effective date of AHLF Ordinance – no fee applies
June 18, 2018: One-third of full fee amount was in effect
Dec. 20, 2018: Two-thirds of full fee amount was in effect
June 17, 2019: Full fee amount is in effect
Projects are exempt from the fee if a building permit application has been submitted to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety or a complete entitlement application has been submitted to the Department of City Planning City of Los Angeles (whichever is first) prior to June 18, 2018.
Fee Calculation
For each Development Project, the Linkage Fee is calculated by the Department of Building and Safety as follows:
Payment of Linkage Fee
The Linkage Fee is due and payable prior to the issuance of a building permit. The fee amount is based on the fee schedule and market area maps in effect at the time the building permit for the Development Project is issued.
Adjustments to the Fees
Fees will be adjusted annually for inflation beginning on July 1, 2019 using the Consumer Price Index (CPIU). The market areas may be updated by City Council every five years beginning July 1, 2023.
Exemptions
The following types of projects may be exempt from the payment of the Linkage Fee. Please see the ordinance language to verify the applicability of the exemption:
Deductions/Credits
The following types of projects may be eligible for a deduction or credit on the otherwise payable fee:
For a complete list of exemptions and deductions/credits, please review the AHLF Ordinance
Click here for more information on the AHLF Ordinance and FAQs1.68201.68
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Last modified: June 18, 2024
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