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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…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 312 – Governor Newsom Signs Law to Streamline Student Housing
Bill updates, improves prior legislation Students deserve safe, affordable, and stable housing SACRAMENTO – Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 312, a bill introduced by Senator Scott Wiener and sponsored by California YIMBY, that updates SB 886,…
2024 LA Victory Party
Join California YIMBY and Abundant Housing Los Angeles for the 2024 Los Angeles Victory Party! This is our inaugural celebration of pro-housing champions, newly passed pro-housing legislation, and grassroots partner wins. We’re excited to gather as a broad YIMBY coalition…
Newly-Passed Legislation Would Strengthen Transparency of Historic Preservation Laws
Jurisdictions to Report Impact Historic Designations Have on Housing Progress “California has a wealth of historic resources, but should take steps to make sure the process is not abused to block new homes” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California State Legislature…