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AB-1738 would require local agencies to provide remote building permit inspections for certain work in 1-to 2-family dwellings by July 1, 2027.

AB-1771 would eliminate the requirement for on-site resident managers in apartment buildings, even when larger than 16 units.

SB-967 would define "housing unit" with respect to acutely low-income households to mean "a house, apartment, modular home, mobile home, trailer, group of rooms, single room that is occupied, or single room intended for occupancy as separate living quarters."

SB-958 notes the intent to pass legislation to address the state's affordable housing shortfall.

SB-888 would omit disability payments from "household income" for the purpose of bettering income for veterans until January 1, 2037.

AB-2127 notes the intent to pass legislation to streamline permitting for ADU projects in rural areas.

AB-2480 would require cities/counties to provide an additional density bonus to student housing projects where 24% of the total units are rented to lower-income students.

AB-2433 would require cities/counties to grant additional affordable homes bonuses to development projects, including waivers/reductions of development standards, when affordable housing thresholds are met.

SF just loosened zoning rules in North Beach, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square with Ordinance 250682. It’s a move aimed at filling vacant storefronts and bringing more life back to these key commercial areas.

SF Ordinances 240803 / 250798 (effective Oct 5, 2025) added real teeth to Unauthorized Dwelling Unit (UDU) rules. UDUs have technically been on the books for a while, but enforcement has been… inconsistent. Going forward, if you file a Planning Development Application or propose work that could reduce or merge residential space, the City is much more likely to take a close look.

Rent-controlled buildings aren’t a choice so much as a fact of life for both SF and Oakland owners, and sometimes they’ll have you studying the rent code like it’s an escape room puzzle. That’s where Rent Raisers shines.

The San Francisco ABE Program may be eliminated. Learn more about how upcoming legislation may help small businesses.