Housing Element Zoning Code Amendments
Summary
Windsor's affordable-housing rules only kick in for projects of 10+ units and its in-lieu fees are among the region's lowest — but more developers are now building affordable units on-site anyway. The council put off any changes until the fee pilot program's one-year check-in this fall.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
In-lieu fees of roughly $4.78-$5.86 per square foot generate far less than the cost of building affordable units, meaning the current fee level likely falls short of housing goals.
Homebuyers gain more on-site affordable units; the town gains deed-restricted housing it couldn't otherwise fund.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Council Meeting - Aug 5, 2026
The council adopted zoning code updates required by the town's housing element and state housing law — touching ADUs, parking, definitions, and affordable housing pricing rules.
Planning Commission - Jul 14, 2026
Windsor was assigned 994 units this cycle but is at just 3% of its very-low-income and 15% of its moderate targets mid-cycle, while exceeding the low-income target. No penalties apply if units aren't built, and the Windsor Creek site isn't needed to meet the assignment.
Town Council Meeting - Jan 7, 2026
Windsor's affordable-housing rules only kick in for projects of 10+ units and its in-lieu fees are among the region's lowest — but more developers are now building affordable units on-site anyway. The council put off any changes until the fee pilot program's one-year check-in this fall.
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