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View In: California YIMBYJurisdictions 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… The post Newly-Passed Legislation Woul...

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View In: California YIMBYWelcome to the August 30, 2024 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of California YIMBY — legislative updates, news clips, housing research and analysis, and the latest writings from the California YIMBY team. News from Sacramento Earlier this… The post The HomeWork: August 30, 202...

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View In: California YIMBYIn 2016 the California state legislature passed a series of bills that broadly legalized accessory dwelling units (ADUs), sometimes known as “granny flats” or “in-law units.” These “accessory” homes – so-called because they are legally a part of the existing… The post The Accessory Success Story: Ho...

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View In: California YIMBYLeaving aside the specific policy barriers to building—strict zoning, onerous permitting processes, environmental review laws that empower litigious neighbors, and so on— most jurisdictions and states across the United States struggle to build housing and infrastructure, and most policymakers fail… Th...

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View In: California YIMBYSB 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,… The post Legislature Passes S...

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View In: California YIMBYSB 1211 gives multifamily properties the flexibility to meet their ADU potential “ADUs are one of California’s success stories – this bill takes that success to new heights” Today, the California State Legislature voted to approve SB 1211, a bill… The post California Legislature Passes Bill to Increas...