Legislation Addresses Local Permitting Delays, Financing Gaps for Taller Buildings For too long, the economics of building high-rise housing in California’s downtowns simply haven’t worked. AB 2074 changes that. SAN DIEGO – California’s seven largest and most transit-rich cities could…
The Homework: March 20, 2026
We celebrate an SB 684 and SB 1123 success. We also look at how housing policy is climate policy, and show the high costs of LA’s long wait for building permits.
The Homework: February 26, 2026
Our 2026 legislative package is nearly complete! We also shine a light on the black box of building codes, and look at the financial burden of local impact fees.
The Homework: January 26, 2026
Here’s a preview of our 2026 legislative agenda. We also look at how the housing shortage punishes the poor, and how California’s transportation policies have undermined climate progress.
The Homework: December 11, 2025
Rising housing costs may be responsible for a baby bust, and Americans are willing to pay more for apartments with more bedrooms.
The Homework: November 18, 2025
States that prioritize highways over transit sock lower-income residents with higher costs, and local regulations penalize “missing middle” homes.
California YIMBY Statement on Future Proposed Draft Recommendations for the State Fire Marshal Single-Stair Study
October 2025 On behalf of California YIMBY, I respectfully submit the following comments on future proposed draft recommendations for the State Fire Marshal’s Single-Stair Study. California YIMBY is a statewide housing policy and advocacy organization that focuses on making our…
The Homework: October 28, 2025
Welcome to the October 23, 2025 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of California YIMBY — legislative updates, news clips, housing research and analysis, and the latest writings from the California YIMBY team. News from Sacramento On October…
California Legalizes “Duplexes In My Historic Back Yard”
Local Abuse of Historic Preservation Rules Leads to Reform “We can build more homes and also preserve historic neighborhoods” SACRAMENTO – Today, California took a major step toward ending the abuse of historic preservation laws to block urgently-needed new housing,…
California Gets “Shot Clock” for Housing Inspections
Law signed by Gov. Newsom Will Speed California Families Into New Homes “Californians need housing now – not when inspectors get around to it“ SACRAMENTO – California families will soon be able to move into new homes faster, thanks to…