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 development of duplexes and fourplexes throughout the state. Authored by Senator Toni Atkins (San Diego) and strongly supported by California YIMBY, the bill further advances California’s efforts to end the housing shortage and affordability crisis. 

California YIMBY CEO Brian Hanlon offered the following statement in response to the Governor’s signature: 

“California’s elected state officials have been leading the way on the reforms we need to build more homes, and today Governor Gavin Newsom extended that lead. We want to thank both the Governor for his ongoing commitment to housing abundance and affordability, and to Sen. Toni Atkins for her leadership in shepherding SB 450 through the legislature. It’s time to build more homes.”

To learn more about SB 450, visit https://cayimby.org/legislation/sb-450/ 

About California YIMBY

California YIMBY is a community of neighbors who welcome more neighbors. We believe that an equitable California begins with abundant, secure, affordable housing. We focus on housing and land use policy at the state and local level to ensure grassroots organizers and city leaders have the tools they need to accelerate home building. Learn more: https://cayimby.org/