Missing Middle Housing Survey
The Missing Middle Housing Survey is now closed. From June 26 to August 31, 2026, 670 community members responded to the survey. Survey responses are being used to inform ordinance drafting for the 2040 General Plan and Rezone Consistency project.
Background
In September 2024, the City adopted the Missing Middle Housing Interim Ordinance. As part of the 2040 General Plan and Zoning Consistency Update, City staff will be codifying missing middle housing standards into the City’s Zoning Code.
What is missing middle housing (MMH)?
Buildings that contain more than one home such as duplexes, triplexes, multi-family (4 units) and cottage courts, usually built in existing lower density residential neighborhoods.
The standards will
- Apply to projects in the proposed N-1 zone
- Regulate height, open space, tree requirements, setbacks, form, entry requirements, and parking
- Determine what projects do not require a public hearing
- Require a public hearing for projects exceeding standards
Share your thoughts on Missing Middle Housing
This survey collected information to understand how residents feel about new homes in their communities, particularly in areas with floor-area-ratios (FAR) of 1 and 2. FAR determines how big a building can be on a property, including how tall they can be. Bigger and taller buildings are allowed in areas with higher FARs, and the General Plan has placed higher FARs near transit. The map on this page shows areas in Sacramento with an FAR of 1 and an FAR of 2. Survey results will help inform discussion around proposed MMH standards in these areas.
