A new housing bill is on the horizon that would place deadlines, streamlining and reporting requirements on building permit approvals for multi-family projects. AB 2234 (R. Rivas) is on its way through the California legislature and could be the key to getting more market and affordable housing units under construction in the Golden State.

Jurisdictions in California's Coastal Zone are not exempt from State housing law.

California needs more homes and SB 9 is intended to do just that.