Housing News
LA Times: Developers and builders in California can now challenge 'impact fees'
Following a Supreme Court decision, developers and home builders in California are now able to challenge impact fees. These fees are typically considered barriers for new housing, so with this decision there may be an opportunity to see more housing being built.California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 4/12/2024CalMatters: The 'Builders Remedy' housing law may face amendments
The California housing law, the 'Builder's Remedy' will likely be undergoing changes this year as representatives want to propose amendments for it.California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 4/2/2024SF Chronicle: Lawmakers in California Can Now Override Local Housing Limits
State court decision in California now means that lawmakers can override local housing limits.California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 4/1/2024CalMatters: 3 State Bills Will Tackle the Issue of Corporate Landlords
Two Assembly Bills and one Senate Bill have been proposed in California to tackle the spreading issue of corporate landlords. California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 3/7/2024Marin IJ: New Introduced Bill Would Increase Growth of Community Land Trusts
California Assemblymember Damon Connolly has introduced AB 2897 to promote the growth of Community Land Trusts, as well as clarify the definition of them. California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 3/3/2024Marin IJ: Proposition 1 Would Help Combat Homelessness in the State
On the California ballot this year, Proposition 1 will create $6.4 Billion in bonds to go towards mental health. A large focus within this, would be on combatting homelessness in the state and creating more housing. California, Housing News, State Legislation, 2/11/2024Medium: California Housing Legislation Summary
This is a resource that shows the tracking of California housing legislation.California, Policy, State Legislation, 10/12/2023NPH Northern California: This Years Legislative Session Had Big Wins for Housing
This year the California legislative session resulted in big wins for affordable housing. Multiple bills have been passed that will cover a range of issues, from lowering the voting threshold (ACA 1) to extending SB 35 so streamlining housing can continue (SB 423).California, Policy, State Legislation, 9/28/2023CalMatters: California Lawmakers Pass Multitude of Affordable Housing Policies
California lawmakers this session have passed laws that cover most aspects of affordable housing, from streamlining to combating CEQA.California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 9/19/2023SF Chronicle: SB 423 Passes, With More Focus On San Francisco Compliance
SB 423 extends streamlining of affordable housing, and will add more scrutiny to San Francisco as the city will face annual review's on how its progress is working to increase housing.California, Policy, State Legislation, 9/11/2023Marin IJ: Two California Bills Will Give Renters More Protections
Two state bills have passed the Senate and Assembly and are heading to Governor Newsom's office. The bills address eviction protections, security deposit costs, and tenant protections.California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 9/16/2023Scott Wiener: Senate Bill 423 Passes in California Assembly and Senate
Senate Bill 423 extends the sunset date on Senate Bill 35 which streamlines the development process for affordable housing projects.California, Housing News, Policy, State Legislation, 9/8/2023Marin IJ: Proposed Assembly Bill 12 Would Cap Security Deposit Costs
High security deposit costs are large contributing factors to the housing crisis in California. Assembly Bill 12 would cap these costs.California, Policy, State Legislation, Tenant Protections, 6/12/2023CalMatters: Voters Will Be Able to Implement Right to Housing in State Constitution
The state of California is facing a housing crisis, with more than 170,000 people homeless. To address this, Democrat policymakers are proposing the implementation of a human right to housing in the state constitution.California, Policy, State Legislation, 6/13/2023California Globe: California Globe - California Senates Passes Extension of SB 423 to 2028
Senator Wiener's Senate Bill 423 has been approved by the Senate, extending Senate Bill 35 (streamline housing) to 2028.California, Policy, State Legislation, 5/31/2023Marin IJ: Proposed Legislation Would Codify Right to Housing in State Constitution
Proposed Assembly Constitutional Amendment 10 would give California residents the opportunity to vote to implement housing as a fundamental right in the state constitution.California, Policy, State Legislation, 5/15/2023