California YIMBY

How Local Politics Influence Housing Affordability

California needs at least 2.5 million new homes by 2030, but most cities are still falling short. A new study examines whether this shortfall is associated with the politics of who lives in these cities, and how those politics determine…

Cracking the Code on High Rents

While zoning and permitting delays get much of the blame for high housing costs, building codes are an oft-overlooked contributor. These codes set minimum construction standards, such as for structural and electrical safety, and fire protection. And most U.S. apartment…

The Housing that Comes with a Bonus: More Housing

California has advanced several housing reforms over the past decade to tackle high costs, but one 1979 law—the Density Bonus Law—has become one of the most-used tools for homebuilders to get their housing approved by cities and counties. The Bonus…

California Legislature Votes to Lower ADU Costs

SB 1117 Eliminates Arbitrary “Fee Cliff” ; Homeowners to Save Thousands “This is an important step toward lowering the cost of new homes.” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve SB 1117, a bill which eliminates arbitrary…