Missing Middle Housing

What is MMH?

Missing Middle Housing (MMH) is a range of small multi-unit housing types that are similar in scale to a single-family house and are often found in walkable areas. This study focuses on duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, ADUs, and bungalow courts. 

MMH types are "middle" in form and scale between that of small single-family houses and larger apartment buildings, enabling them to blend into existing residential neighborhoods. With smaller units, MMH can provide housing at price points attainable to many middle-income households.

For more information, refer to the Missing Middle Housing Informational Report.

Desired outcome

  • A place-based, community-vetted MMH strategy that enables housing diversity and attainability.
  • A process that empowers residents to invest in their commnity through neighborhood-scale projects that can create generational wealth while providing housing. 
  • Increased reliance on local investors and builders to provide much-needed housing. 
  • Zoning & design standard recommendations and MMH options tailored for Sacramento.
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Project approach and timeline

The MMH study is a two-phase project that combines community engagement with technical, data-driven analysis to formulate context-sensitive recommendations for re-allowing MMH citywide. The following 4 reports will be produced as part of this process:

The study is anticipated to conclude by early May, with the completion of the last two reports. Following the study’s completion, City staff will begin work on an ordinance to implement the recommendations from the study to help facilitate the development of Missing Middle Housing in Sacramento.

Recent Key Meetings

November 28 - City Council - 5PM: 2040 General Plan Update: Revised Missing Middle Housing (MMH) & Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Approach

October 24 - City Council: Preliminary Recommendations

October 19 - Webinar 2: How could MMH provide lover-cost housing and promote homeownership opportunities?

October 12 - Planning and Design Commission: Preliminary Recommendations

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Contact us

If you have any questions about Missing Middle Housing please email us at Planning

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