Los Banos council defends choosing state-approved pallet homes over buying La Plaza Inn for bridge housing Mayor and staff said purchasing and rehabbing an older motel would add years, costs and legal hurdles; council favored state-approved pallet homes as a faster, flexible bridge-housing option while advancing a permanent ‘One Tree Village’ plan.

Los Banos City Council has chosen state-approved pallet homes over the La Plaza Inn for bridge housing, citing faster and more flexible solutions to combat homelessness.

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Los Banos council adopts local amendments to 2025 California Fire and Building Codes and creates RHNA overlay district The council waived second readings and adopted three ordinances: local amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code (Ordinance 12‑11) and Building Code (Ordinance 12‑12), and Ordinance 12‑13 establishing a RHNA overlay district to implement the city’s 2024–2032 housing element; votes were recorded by roll call.

Major updates have been made to Los Banos' building and fire codes, paving the way for enhanced safety and energy efficiency in the community.

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Merced County Housing Authority outlines 11-unit tiny‑home project for seniors and people with disabilities in Los Banos The Housing Authority of the County of Merced presented two tiny‑home infill sites in Los Banos — Mirador (860 F St., six 1‑bedroom units) and Lehi Villas (840 D St., five 1‑bedroom units) — targeted to residents 62+ and people with disabilities; completion is expected late Dec.–early Jan. and staff are preparing a wait list and HSA referrals.

Exciting news for Los Banos! The Merced County Housing Authority is set to unveil 11 brand-new tiny homes tailored for seniors and individuals with disabilities, ready for move-in by early January!

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Los Banos adopts 2024202032 housing element, establishes RHNA overlay for by-right housing approvals The Los Banos City Council adopted the 2024202032 housing element carried in a countywide, multijurisdictional plan and introduced an ordinance creating a regional-housing-needs-assessment (RHNA) overlay district. The element assigns the city a RHNA allocation of 3,132 units and identifies sufficient sites and program measures to meet state law.

Los Banos is paving the way for housing growth with a new RHNA overlay district, aiming to streamline approvals for over 3,000 new units!

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Los Banos City Council approves extension of emergency shelter agreement with Mission Merced Council extends emergency shelter service agreement with Mission Merced through 2027.

Los Banos is taking significant strides toward a safer and more inclusive community by extending its emergency shelter agreement and enhancing public safety measures.

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City Council approves Shaughnessy Park development plan with public input Council adopts resolution to accept 2.33 acres for Shaughnessy Park construction.

Los Banos is set for a transformative future as the City Council approves plans for a new park and vital housing initiatives that promise to enhance community life!

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Los Banos Housing Division secures $2.5M grant for permanent housing units Los Banos reports 32% decrease in homelessness and plans to add eight housing units.

Los Banos is taking a bold step forward in the fight against homelessness, securing a $2.5 million grant to create eight new housing units and reporting a remarkable 32% decrease in its unhoused population!

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