Housing Legislation
State laws govern how cities make decisions related to housing plans and housing developments. In recent years, the California state legislature has enacted the landmark “2017 Housing Package” of laws intended to spur housing development.
The state legislature’s affordability focus continued in 2019 with another package of housing legislation. In 2021, we expect additional housing bills to be introduced and considered.
The Town of Danville recognizes the challenges of producing affordable housing opportunities in the region and supports policy positions and actions that:
Advocate for a balanced approach (balancing regional jobs, housing, and transportation needs); and
Preserve local decision-making ability, ensuring that cities can address housing challenges in a way that fits with their community character;
HOUSING ELEMENT RELATED Legislation
The following table summarizes recent state legislation that must be addressed in the Housing Element in a variety of ways (this summary is not exhaustive in its coverage).
Category | Bill Title |
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Bills Removing Barriers to Housing Production | SB 330 – Housing Crisis Act of 2019 and Changes to Permit Streamlining Act & Housing Accountability Act AB 1763 – Density Bonuses for Affordable Housing AB 116 – Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District AB 879 – Expands the required analysis of constraints in the Housing Element |
Surplus Land Databases and Reporting Requirements | AB 1486 / SB 6 / AB 1255 – Expansion of Surplus Land Act and Reporting AB 1483 – Housing Data Collection and Reporting |
Accessory Dwelling Units | AB 68 / AB 881 / SB 13 – Modifications to Increase Accessory Dwelling Unit Development AB 587 – Sale of Accessory Dwelling Units AB 670 – Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units in Common Interest Developments AB 671 – Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit Program Creation |
Related Housing Element Laws | SB 166 – “No Net Loss” Law AB 1397 – Additional justification of Housing Element sites AB 1505 – Authorizes Inclusionary Housing in Rental Projects AB 72 – Increased Enforcement of Housing Element Law |
Tenant Protections, Established Uses by Right | AB 1482 – Limits annual rent increases AB 2162 – Requires supportive housing be a use by-right in certain zones |
STAY INFORMED
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