California YIMBY is taking a formal position against Proposition 40, the One-Time Wealth Tax (California Billionaire Tax Act or “CBTA”) on the November ballot. For an organization built around housing, that may look like a detour. It isn’t, and we…
California YIMBY Endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor
California YIMBY is excited to announce our endorsement of Xavier Becerra to be the next Governor of California. This election will be pivotal for California’s future. And the choice could not be any clearer. Xavier Becerra is the best candidate…
The Homework: June 4, 2026
Here’s how many of our 2026 primary endorsements fared. We also show that sprawl costs households a lot of money, but compact urban development saves money.
Los Angeles City Council Votes to Support “Starter Homes”
State Reforms Target Construction Defects, Building Codes, Financing “Like All Californians, Angelenos Deserve A Shot at the California Dream” LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los Angeles City Council voted to support a package of housing legislation currently proposed in the…
CalMatters: Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing
The Homework: May 11, 2026
The 2026 legislative session is in full swing, and so is our legislative agenda. We also look at the costs of sprawling into fire zones, and show how apartment bans raise your rent.
The Homework: April 22, 2026
We’re gearing up for the April 24 policy committee deadline. We’re also looking at how Measure ULA is backfiring, and how we can build half a million apartments a year. (We’ve done it before!)
New Bill Would Bring More High-Rise Housing to Transit Hubs in California’s Largest Cities
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.