Student Association Representing 240,000 undergraduate, graduate, professional students from all ten UC campuses endorses the #MoreHOMES Act! Up to 20 percent of students are experiencing homelessness at some colleges Today, the University of California Student Association, the official voice of…
BART Board of Directors Endorses SB 50, the More HOMES Act!
SB 50 Will Expand Access to BART by Legalizing Apartments Near Transit Services Sacramento, CA – Today, the BART Board of Directors voted to endorse California State Senator Scott Wiener’s SB 50, the More HOMES Act, which will allow cities…
“San Diegans frustrated by the housing crisis have a home now.”—Meet Maya Rosas, founder of the YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County
We recently sat down with Maya Rosas, who founded the YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County, to learn why she decided to get involved and take solving California’s housing crisis into her own hands. Read on: “Unfortunately, the high cost…
Environmental Leaders Announce Support for SB 50 – the More HOMES Act
Natural Resources Defense Council, California PIRG, and Environment California call for More Housing Near Transit, because SB50 Could Help Reduce Leading Cause of Carbon Pollution in California California YIMBY today announced that the Natural Resources Defense Council, California PIRG, and…
AARP California Announces Support for SB 50 – the More HOMES Act
California’s largest organization for older citizens supports goals of infill housing, transit-friendly communities 3.3 Million Members to be Called to Action Sacramento, CA – California YIMBY today announced that AARP California, the voice of over 3 million Californians over 50,…
California YIMBY Announces Support of SB 248, the Renters’ Tax Credit Bill
2.4 Million Renters Could See Relief Sacramento, CA – California YIMBY today announced its support of SB 248, the Renters Tax Credit Bill, to provide urgently-needed relief to millions of Californians struggling with high housing costs. The bill, authored by…
“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…