Legislative Updates

AB-1834 would expand the Subdivision Map Act to include land zoned fully or in part for mixed-use developments. Properties meeting the exemption requirements would need only to file a parcel map instead of a tentative and final map.

AB-1621 would prohibit city agencies from requiring more than 2 plancheck and specification reviews in connection with a housing permit.

AB-2748 would exempt affordable housing developments from installation of 2025-compliant electric vehicle charging.

AB-2477 would authorize unlicensed individuals, employed by a registered structural pest control company, to apply pesticides under the direct supervision of a licensed operator or field representative.

AB-2277 would allow properties that were on the National Register of Historic Places on/after January 20, 2025, to be automatically listed as on the California Register, even if the property was removed from the National Register of Historic Places.

AB-2079 notes the intent to create legislation to advance adaptive reuse policies for downtown areas.

AB-2074 notes the intent to create legislation that would support transit-oriented housing developments and downtown revitalization in major transit cities, including streamlined ministerial approval for developments.

AB-2057 would prohibit cities/counties from implementing legislation that prohibits the use of natural gas in a residential unit.

AB-1695 would prohibit smoking in state-subsidized multiunit housing developments constructed after January 1, 2027.

AB-1869 clarifies that income received from direct or indirect operation or management of a lodging facility is not permissible tenant service income as defined by the IRS Code for REITS.

SB-880 notes the intent to enact legislation relating to a moratorium on housing purchases.

SB-1693 would require streamlined approvals for tenant improvement projects with a retail use.

SB-1014 would require local agencies to provide a list of any required onsite or offsite improvements, including estimated costs for those improvements to development applicants.

SB-996 would authorize mobile homes and manufactured homes to be classified as "real property" for the purposes of titling and taxation.

AB-2198 would require title insurers, underwriter title companies, and controlled escrow companies to display their rates both in physical form and electronically on their website.

UPDATE: This legislation was introduced on 2-13-26. It was approved by the Committee on Judiciary and routed to the Committee on Appropriations on 4-8-26. AB-1957 was introduced by Assembly member Pacheco on 2-13-26. This bill would modify requirements for trustee's sale of property under a power of sale for properties containing 1-4 residential units. Owner-occupants and eligible nonprofit corporations would not be defined as "eligible bidders" under this bill.

AB-1850 would expand the definition of a real estate broker to include people who purchase real property with the intent to sell to another person for profit or compensation.

AB-1842 would require mortgage providers to offer forbearance of payments for properties that have become uninhabitable due to an emergency for a period of up to 12 months.

AB-2145 would authorize homeowners who have reached retirement age to transfer the interest rate and remaining loan terms to a new principal residence.

SB-974 would require the county assessor to determine if a person is eligible as a severely and permanently disabled complainant if requested by a certified special needs trust.

SB-911 would expand existing requirements for sellers to provide buyers with information about compliance with fire safety measures and local vegetation management ordinances.

AB-1986 would require insurance companies to provide premium quotes that include pricing for properties which are certified as "hardened."

SB-904 would require HCD to determine if wildfires have caused "substantial structural damage" and to work with local agencies to support recovery and rebuilding efforts by reducing regulatory requirements.

AB-1554 would provide additional reporting requirements for the California Earthquake Authority.

AB-893 would expand the wildfire prevention grant program to include projects undertaken by local governments for helicopter-accessible water supplies.

SB-899 would require the wildfire and forest resilience task force to assess health costs and impacts of high-severity wildfire smoke.

AB-1847 would extend mortgage forbearance for borrowers impacted by recent wildfires.

AB-2772 would require that protection of the public be held to the highest priority when certifying and disciplining interior design certifications.

AB-2702 notes the intent to introduce legislation that would streamline approvals for residential care facilities for the elderly.

AB-2601 would require concurrent processing of the development application and parcel map / urban lot split for housing developments with up to 2 residential units in single-family zoning districts.

AB-1997 strengthens the Permit Streamlining Act and the Housing Accountability Act.

AB-2172, if approved, will commence between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2034. It would authorize a county board of supervisors to alternately allow property tax assessment appeals to be heard and decided by a single-member appeals board.

AB-2089 would extend the welfare exemption indefinitely and extend the benefits to properties that have had a change in control, change in ownership, removal/resignation/replacement of a nonprofit managing partner, in lieu of providing evidence that facilities are undergoing construction.

AB-1971 would exclude "home hardening retrofit improvements" of $100,000 or greater from property tax reassessment.

AB-2517 would require the State Fire Marshal to provide public notice, review, and the opportunity for public comment before designating areas as moderate, high, or very high fire hazard severity zones.

AB-1795 notes the intent to set standards and protocols to protect the health and safety of tenants/residents impacted by smoke-damaged residential property insurance claims caused by wildfires.

AB-2022 would provide a property tax exemption for a veteran and/or their spouse if the veteran is 100% disabled.

AB-2252 notes the intent to enact legislation to allow housing with 4 or more stories to have a single stair entry and exit.

AB-2626 This bill notes the intent to introduce legislation to help assist affordable housing developments that are financially at risk.

AB-2295 would allow local governments to work with other governments to have new housing development projects count toward each other's requirements for the production of regional housing, if certain conditions are met.

AB-2581 notes the intent to introduce legislation that would expand access to affordable homeownership, similar to the downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyer programs.

AB-1710 clarifies definitions of ordinances, policies, and standards in the Housing Accountability Act.

AB-1559 would require property insurers to notify owners that aerial images may be taken of the property unless they are related to a pending claim or used to evaluate the claim.

SB-878 would require insurers to pay actual cash value or replacement costs for open fire insurance policies for the primary structure and other structures within 30 calendar days from the date of loss. Disputed amounts would also require payment within 30 calendar days of the event.

SB-877 would expand the definition of claim-related documents for residential property insurance. It would also make changes to the standard form for fire insurance.

SB-876 requires insurers to pay actual cash value within 30 days, cover building code upgrades, and offer 50% extended replacement cost coverage, with added protections for fire-damaged properties.

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."