Press Releases
Official statements and news from California YIMBY. For press inquiries please contact press@cayimby.org.
The Homework
The HomeWork is the official newsletter of California YIMBY — legislative updates, news clips, housing research and analysis, and the latest writings from the California YIMBY team.
All items
Filter by Topic Filter by Type
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…
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,…
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…
Legislature Passes SB 312: Streamlines Student Housing
SB 312 updates, improves prior legislation “Students deserve safe, affordable, and stable housing” The California State Legislature passed SB 312, a bill introduced by Senator Wiener and sponsored by California YIMBY, during today’s floor session. SB 312 updates SB 886,…