Cities can be the biggest NIMBYs. Over the years, cities have passed regulations that while perhaps well-intended have continued to make our housing crisis worse. These regulations have enabled NIMBYs to block project after project— preventing much-needed housing from being…
Back yard homes – literally
Granny Flats. Backyard Bungalows. Tiny Homes. Whatever you want to call them (their official name is “Accessory Dwelling Units,” or ADUs), these homes are a key piece of the puzzle to fixing the California housing crisis. And they’re super popular!…
Bills that Protect Renters–2019
The California housing crisis is a complex problem, and fixing it is going to require a lot of different solutions. There are a number of important bills in the legislature right now and we’re here to break them down for…
Join California YIMBY for our Statewide Week of Action
We have less than six weeks to pass meaningful housing legislation this year. The housing shortage is more dire than ever, and we need action now. California’s housing crisis is pushing a growing number of people into homelessness. Workers are…
Pedaling for affordable housing—meet Jess from SF
“I grew up on the Seacoast of New Hampshire in a town called Portsmouth. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, I moved to the Bay Area for an indoor agriculture job. Upon arriving in the Bay, it was…
Homelessness is on the Rise. Will Sacramento Step Up with Reforms?
Sign up for the California YIMBY Newsletter! As the number of people experiencing homelessness in California continues to grow, our elected leaders in Sacramento should be forced to answer one vital question: At what stage will the housing crisis…
California’s Lieutenant Governor, Controller, Treasurer, & Insurance Commissioner Endorse SB 50
Growing Chorus of Leaders Call for State to Act on Comprehensive Housing Reform Sacramento, CA – Today, California’s Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Controller Betty Yee, Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced their support for California State Senator Scott…
The Housing Crisis and K-12 Education—Prabhu from AHLA Speaks Up
“I work with schools in educationally underserved communities across California. I can no longer be silent during this housing crisis. I’m speaking up for the children in our community, because the crisis is having a terrible impact on their education.…
Pop Quiz: How many homes does California need to build in the next decade?
Answer: 3.5M!!! That’s a lot of homes. 30% of renters and more than 30% of homeowners are rent-burdened. How can California fix that? Read on: In the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, access to decent & affordable housing…
July Housing Bills Update
TL;DR, Despite some setbacks, we’ve made big gains this year to build more homes and address California’s housing crisis. But we’ve got a lot more work to do, and it’ll only get done with your help. Sign up to volunteer…