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SB 79 Is on Track: What HCD’s New Advisory Memo Means
Big picture: HCD has provided new clarity, and we are full steam ahead on SB 79 implementation. HCD just released a new advisory memo to help California’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations map SB 79’s coverage in the state’s 4 major metros.…
Governor Newsom Signs Historic Housing Legislation
SB 79 Culminates Eight-Year Fight to Legalize Homes Near Transit “This Governor has cemented his legacy as a pro-housing leader” SACRAMENTO — Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 79, a bill that will make it legal…
What Would SB 79 Mean for Los Angeles?
How is Los Angeles doing on housing affordability? Not good. The median home price in Los Angeles is now $930,622. That’s over 11 times the median household income – meaning the typical Los Angeles family does not have a path…
The Homework: September 1, 2026
We recap a successful legislative session, examine the impact of CA's Density Bonus Law, and show how code changes impact housing costs.
Cracking the Code on High Rents
While zoning and permitting delays get much of the blame for high housing costs, building codes are an oft-overlooked contributor. These codes set minimum construction standards, such as for structural and electrical safety, and fire protection. And most U.S. apartment…
The Housing that Comes with a Bonus: More Housing
California has advanced several housing reforms over the past decade to tackle high costs, but one 1979 law—the Density Bonus Law—has become one of the most-used tools for homebuilders to get their housing approved by cities and counties. The Bonus…
California Legislature Votes to End Common Housing Delay Tactics
SB 677 Cleans Out Weeds on Subdivision Mapping, Affordable Housing Finance “Housing delayed is housing denied” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve SB 677, a bill by Sen. Scott Wiener (San Francisco) that ends common delay…
California Legislature Votes to Revitalize Cities With Downtown Housing
AB 2074 Streamlines Approvals for Highrise Housing in Seven Cities “California’s largest cities just got a major housing boost” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve AB 2074, a bill by Assembly Member Matt Haney (San Francisco)…
California Legislature Votes to Allow Homeowners to Build Two ADUs
AB 956 Strengthens and Clarifies ADU Laws for HOAs, Large Lots “One ADU is great; two ADUs is even better” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve AB 956, a bill by Asm. Sharon Quirk-Silva (Fullerton) that…
California Legislature Votes to Make Local Housing Fees Transparent
SB 1014 Requires Cities to Disclose All Local Requirements “Home builders deserve to know up front what their projects will cost” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve SB 1014, a bill by Sen. Tim Grayson (Concord)…
California Legislature Votes to Expand Access to Townhomes, Condos
SB 1116 Strengthens the Starter Home Revitalization Act “We’re creating more pathways to homeownership for California families” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve SB 1116, a bill which strengthens the Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 684…
California Legislature Votes to Lower ADU Costs
SB 1117 Eliminates Arbitrary “Fee Cliff” ; Homeowners to Save Thousands “This is an important step toward lowering the cost of new homes.” Los Angeles – Today, the California Legislature voted to approve SB 1117, a bill which eliminates arbitrary…
The Homework: August 12, 2026
California YIMBY-sponsored bills lowering costs on ADUs and streamlining starter homes advance, a study found inclusionary zoning cuts homebuilding 32%, and California sued 5 cities for violating state housing laws.