Developers Sought for City-Owned Properties

Benicia Seeking Housing Proposals for 2 City-Owned Sites

Open competitive bidding is now underway for two City-owned sites. The City’s Housing Element calls for nine City-owned properties to be developed into affordable and mixed-income housing. This round of bidding covers the first two of those properties.

Bidding closes April 7, 2025, with developer selection tentatively scheduled for May 2025. Visit Housing RFP for full details.

Scout Property

  • Location: East L & East 4th streets

  • Lot Size: 0.43-acre vacant lot

  • Zoning: Mixed Use Infill (MU-I)

  • Max. Height: 3 stories, not to exceed 40 feet

  • Max. Density: 44 du / acre

Senior Center

  • Location: 187 East L Street

  • Lot Size: 1.3-1.6 acres

  • Zoning: Public/Semi-Public with Housing Opportunity Site (HOS) Overlay

  • Max. Height: 3 stories, not to exceed 35 feet

  • Max. Density: 30 du / acre