Housing affordability metrics and inclusionary zoning
Los Alamos County
Summary
Commissioners pressed staff on how much land is actually available to build on: 118 vacant, developable lots are currently zoned for housing, and roughly 250 more could come with duplexes, plus ADUs are allowed nearly everywhere. An estimated housing deficit of about 2,500 units is being rechecked.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Mandatory inclusionary set-asides could affect development costs and housing prices, but no feasibility study has yet been done.
Homeowners and landholders who could split lots, add ADUs, or build infill housing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning and Zoning Commission — October 7, 2026
Commissioners pressed staff on how much land is actually available to build on: 118 vacant, developable lots are currently zoned for housing, and roughly 250 more could come with duplexes, plus ADUs are allowed nearly everywhere. An estimated housing deficit of about 2,500 units is being rechecked.
Planning and Zoning Commission — June 24, 2026
Council's housing manager reported roughly 2,400 new units are needed countywide; about ten active housing projects are underway, with a new interactive map available on the county website.
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