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Mercury News: Builders Remedy Projects Are Not Being Built
Despite nearly 100 applications in 2023 using the Builders Remedy, none have been built or moved forward.California, Housing News, 4/14/2024YubaNet: Marin Will Receive State Funds to House Homeless Individuals
The state is funding several counties to help build housing for homeless individuals. Marin County is receiving 3 different funds for particular areas.California, Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, 4/18/2024CalMatters: California's housing shortage continues to grow
Despite some efforts from politicians, the California housing crisis is continuing to worsen and grow.California, Housing News, 4/11/2024LA 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, 4/1/2024Marin IJ: Rent Bargains in California Are Disappearing
Studies in California show that there is a dwindling cost advantage when choosing cheapest places to live compared to the pricier areas.California, Housing News, 4/5/2024Business Insider: Lack of Condos and Apartments Is An Issue for Seniors Trying to Downsize
This article showcases that a lack of density housing and different types of housing (condos specifically) is an issue for those hoping to downsize from larger single family homes. California, Housing News, 3/24/2024Just Action: Zoning Reform is Essential
In order to combat and solve the current housing crisis, we need zoning reform.California, Housing News, 3/13/2024CalMatters: 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, 3/3/2024CalMatters: California court ruling could stop use of CEQA to delay housing
CEQA has been used by people attempting to slow down the process to build more housing -- and a new California court ruling may be the first step in stopping this tactic from working.California, Housing News, 2/23/2024Marin 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, 2/11/2024New York Times: Extra Fees Added To Cost of Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities are going to be expecting additional costs and fees. California, 11/19/2023SF Chronicle: Federal Rental Assistance Opens To Bay Area For First Time in 10 Years
For the first time in a decade, the federal rent assistance program opened for Bay Area residents to apply. California, 11/4/2023CalMatters: Tiny Homes Are California's Answer to Homelessness
Tiny homes are great for temporary housing for homeless individuals in California. While there is a housing crisis, this is a safer and more humane option when compared to tents, according to homeless advocates.California, 10/19/2023CalMatters: Housing Costs Contribute to Increased Number of Californians in Poverty
Due to high housing costs and COVID aid ending, there has been an increased number of Californians in poverty.California, Housing News, 10/26/2023California YIMBY: Housing Underproduction in California Report
California YIMBY Education Fund commissioned a study to research housing underproduction rates across the state. This is a great learning resource. Marin County was found to have one of the lowest conversion rates of housing development in the state.California, Marin County Unincorporated, Learn, 9/27/2023My Civic Workout: There Are Many Reasons Why Housing Insecurity Is On The Rise
This resource gives three different options to learn about housing insecurity and advocate for housing in the US.California, Housing News, 10/19/2023Medium: California Housing Legislation Summary
This is a resource that shows the tracking of California housing legislation.California, Policy, State Legislation, 10/12/2023Marin IJ: Research Shows Drug Use is Not What Causes Homelessness
The recent largest statewide study on homelessness was released and shows that drug use is not what causes homelessness.California, Housing News, 10/11/2023CalMatters: Solar Panel Policy Will Make it Harder to Build Multifamily Solar Housing
New regulations concerning solar panel compensation for new developments are opposed by renters, landlords, and builders. Less compensation given for installing solar panels will result in fewer new developments utilizing the green energy source.California, 10/6/2023NPH 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, 9/8/2023Forbes: Zoning Reform Is Possible and Makes Housing More Affordable
Studies show that in order to make housing more accessible and affordable, we must build a lot more of it. Zoning reform is a big tool to create this change and allow for the increase of housing development in California. California, Housing News, Media, 8/28/2023Marin IJ: "Hidden" Tax Rule Could Burden California Renters
An obscure California tax rule may cause thousands of tenants in buildings bought by Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) to pay unexpected fees. California, Housing News, Media, Policy, Tenant Protections, 9/1/2023LA Times: California has tried to boost its housing stock. See which states have done better
The availability and cost of land, and environmental restrictions are driving factors causing new housing growth in California to not be as rapid as other states. A study shows that 31 states are ahead of California when it comes to new growth.California, Learn, 6/27/2023SF Chronicle: High Housing Costs Are The Fundamental Reason For Homelessness In The State of California
A recent study shows that the number one reason people are facing homelessness in California is because of increasingly high housing costs. While there are other factors that contribute, the lack of affordable housing was undoubtedly the main reason. California, Featured, Learn, Updates, 6/22/2023Marin 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, 5/31/2023Marketplace: Access To Affordable Housing is Primary Driver of Homelessness
In this podcast, the societal and structural components of lack of access to affordable housing is discussed and shown to be the primary driver of homelessness in the US. California, 5/30/2023North Bay Business Journal: Proposed Assembly Bill 12 Would Rein In Security Deposit Costs
California, Policy, Tenant Protections, 5/31/2023Mercury News: California and Bay Area Exodus Explained
California's population is decreasing, with the Bay Area seeing roughly a 3% loss in residents. View the graphs in the article.California, 5/21/2023Marin 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, 5/15/2023Vox: The Impact of Parking on Housing Supply
Parking impacts the building of affordable housing in California by adding tens of thousands of dollars onto the cost of every low-income housing unit. Parking availability is additionally commonly cited as a reason against implementing more affordable housing into neighborhoods.California, 5/9/2023Bloomberg: Racial Disparities in Home Appraisals Exist in Every Major US City
Study finds that in every major U.S. city there are racial discrepancies in the value of people's homes.California, 5/19/2023
YubaNet: Marin Will Receive State Funds to House Homeless Individuals
The state is funding several counties to help build housing for homeless individuals. Marin County is receiving 3 different funds for particular areas.California, Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, 4/18/2024California YIMBY: Housing Underproduction in California Report
California YIMBY Education Fund commissioned a study to research housing underproduction rates across the state. This is a great learning resource. Marin County was found to have one of the lowest conversion rates of housing development in the state.California, Marin County Unincorporated, Learn, 9/27/2023
