Welcome to the November 27, 2024 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of California YIMBY — legislative updates, news clips, housing research and analysis, and the latest writings from the California YIMBY team. News from Sacramento November has…
California YIMBY Statement on AB 2580 – Transparency of Historic Preservation Laws
Governor Newsom Signs Law for More Accountability in Historic Designations “California has a wealth of historic resources, but should take steps to make sure the process is not abused to block new homes” SACRAMENTO — On Friday, the California Governor…
A Stronger Builders Remedy: AB 1893
AB 1893 makes the Builder’s Remedy a more effective tool for housing production by providing greater legal clarity and certainty for home builders who use it in localities that are out of compliance with state housing law. The bill moves…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 450 – Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Stronger Incentives for Duplexes
Bill Closes Loopholes for Multi-Family Housing Statewide “This is some of the most important housing legislation of the year” Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 450, a bill that strengthens existing state law designed to encourage the…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 1123 – Governor Newsom Creates New Pathways to Affordable Homeownership
New law will accelerate construction of smaller, affordable “starter“ homes “We’re re-kindling the California dream” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that could re-kindle the dream of homeownership for tens of thousands of Californians.…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 937 – Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Legislation to Reduce Housing Costs
Law Lowers Finance Costs for New Homes “We have to do everything we can to reduce housing costs, and SB 937 is an important step” SACRAMENTO — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 937, a bill by…
Newly-Passed Legislation Would Strengthen Transparency of Historic Preservation Laws
Jurisdictions to Report Impact Historic Designations Have on Housing Progress “California has a wealth of historic resources, but should take steps to make sure the process is not abused to block new homes” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California State Legislature…
Legislature Passes SB 312: Streamlines Student Housing
SB 312 updates, improves prior legislation “Students deserve safe, affordable, and stable housing” The California State Legislature passed SB 312, a bill introduced by Senator Wiener and sponsored by California YIMBY, during today’s floor session. SB 312 updates SB 886,…
California Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Multifamily ADUs
SB 1211 gives multifamily properties the flexibility to meet their ADU potential “ADUs are one of California’s success stories – this bill takes that success to new heights” Today, the California State Legislature voted to approve SB 1211, a bill…
State Legislature Opens New Pathways to Affordable Homeownership
SB 1123 will accelerate construction of smaller, affordable “starter“ homes “We’re re-kindling the California dream” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California State Legislature passed legislation that could re-kindle the dream of homeownership for tens of thousands of Californians. SB 1123, a…