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VIDEO: The California Dream of Home Ownership

For millions of Californians, the vision of owning their own home is at the heart of the California dream. The sense of stability that comes with owning your home, along with the ability to provide for your family while having…

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…

Governor Newsom Signs AB 1820 – Building Fee Transparency

Law 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, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into…

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 1211 – Governor Newsom Advances Multifamily ADUs

Multifamily properties gain flexibility to meet ADU potential ADUs are one of California’s success stories – this bill takes that success to new heights SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Legislature signed into law SB 1211, a bill authored by…

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…