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“There was nothing I could do to bridge the gap”—Meet Chuck T. from Los Angeles

We’re featuring the stories of Californians who have been impacted by the housing crisis. Their stories are why we’re pushing for legislation like the More HOMES Act. If you’re inspired after reading this, please join our team. “When I got…

Habitat for Humanity, California League of Conservation Voters, and the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California join the movement for More HOMES!

Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California Announces Co-Sponsorship of SB 50, the “More HOMES” Act, Joins California League of Conservation Voters, Habitat for Humanity in Advancing Housing Legislation New Tools to Solve Housing Crisis, Reduce Pollution, Prevent Renter Displacement Sacramento, CA –…

“We must change from a city that shouts, ‘Not in my backyard’ to one that proclaims: ‘Yes in my backyard!’—San Diego goes YIMBY

Something awesome is happening in San Diego. In the face of climate change, skyrocketing rent and home costs, and a housing crisis squeezing the middle class, Kevin Faulconer, San Diego’s mayor recently announced a series of proposals to face these…

California YIMBY statement on Governor Newsom’s budget priorities

Governor Newsom’s proposed spending priorities make it clear he shares YIMBYs’ commitment to efficient public transportation, subsidized housing, homeless shelters, and expediting voter-approved funds for these essential services. We are encouraged by his historic $1.3 billion increase in funding for…

More Organizations, Elected Officials, and Community Co-Sponsors Join SB-50

Since the launch of the More HOMES Act in December we’ve been hard at work talking to Californians up and down the state and a month in we’re proud to add the following groups as official supporters of the More…

Relive the More HOMES launch stream with Sen. Wiener

On December 3rd Sen. Scott Wiener joined YIMBY Volunteer Ernest Brown to introduce SB-50, the More HOMES Act, on Facebook Live. Relive the event here:

California YIMBY Sponsors Major New Housing Legislation

California YIMBY Sponsors Major New Housing Legislation “More HOMES Act” Gives Cities New Tools to Solve Housing Crisis, Prevent Renter Displacement Incentivizes New Housing Near Jobs, Transit; Protects Sensitive Communities Sacramento, CA – Today California YIMBY joined with California State…