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Pop Quiz: How many homes does California need to build in the next decade?
Answer: 3.5M!!! That's a lot of homes. 30% of renters and more than 30% of homeowners are...
July Housing Bills Update
TL;DR, Despite some setbacks, we’ve made big gains this year to build more homes and address...

“Everyone has the right to live in a home”—Joshua D.
“I remember when I rented a room for $420 a month while I attended George Mason University. The...

Living with Mold—Why Josie B from Santa Cruz is a YIMBY
“When I transferred to UC Santa Cruz from community college, I wasn’t guaranteed housing my senior...

The “Missing Middle” Housing Affordability Solution
It’s one thing when the economic theory of supply and demand affects the prices of our consumer...
Job Opening: Regional Organizing Director – Central California
California YIMBY is looking for a highly motivated, tenacious, creative and dynamic individual to...

Sacramento must lead on housing
Leaders don’t shy away from solving major problems. Tell lawmakers in Sacramento that Californians...

The YIMBY Movement: Deepening our Roots
The housing crisis in our communities is part of a deeper problem; we’re working to address the...

“I can’t afford to buy a home in my hometown anymore”—meet James, the founder of San Diego North County YIMBY
We recently sat down with James Contino, Digital/Social Strategist for RTBIQ and the founder of...

“I’m not sure I can continue to afford living here long term”—learn why David joined the YIMBY movement
We sat down with David Y, a member of East Bay for Everyone, to learn why he decided to get...