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…
State Legislature Strengthens Incentives for Duplexes
SB 450 Closes Loopholes, Re-Legalizes Multi-Family Housing Statewide “This is some of the most important housing legislation of the year” SACRAMENTO — Today the California Legislature voted to approve SB 450, a bill that strengthens existing state law designed to…
Governor Newsom Signs Law to Accelerate Accessory Dwelling Units
ADU Success Story Grows with “Junior” ADUs “Tens of thousands of California homeowners can now add housing within their own homes – a huge win for families, retirees, and everyday Californians” SACRAMENTO — Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into…
California YIMBY Statement on Legislative Passage of AB 1820 — Building Fee Transparency
Bill Will Help Homebuilders Plan, Budget for More Homes “This is about fairness – our cities know how much they will charge builders for new homes; builders deserve to know, too” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California State Legislature passed AB…
California YIMBY Statement on Legislative Passage of AB 3057
Making it Faster, Cheaper, Easier to build “Junior” Accessory Dwelling Units “Adding these small homes to existing homes is a huge win for multi-generational living” Today the California State Legislature approved AB 3057 by a 37-0 vote, a bill authored…
California YIMBY Statement on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order
Calls for Building Code Reform, Targeted Housing Funds “Simple changes to our building codes and funding formulas can make housing more affordable and climate-resilient” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY today issued the following statement on the issuance of Executive Order N-2-24…
ADU Webinar on February 8, 2024
On February 8, 2024 California YIMBY held a webinar on our report, featuring our Research Director Nolan Gray and Ryan O’Connell, founder of How to ADU. You can view the hour-long webinar here!
News from Sacramento: State Senate 2024 Committee Assignments
Hot off the presses! Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire just announced his leadership team and committee chairs for the 2024 legislative session. The following Senators will form the Democratic leadership: The following Senators were appointed Chairs of their respective…