Legislative Updates

This bill would require each electrical vehicle charging space to have access to a 208/240 volt branch circuit with at least 20 amperes.

This bill would make adaptive reuse projects a use by-right in all areas regardless of zoning.

This bill would allow cities/counties to use design-build contracting process for ADA construction projects .

This bill would prohibit using credit history to deny housing if the person receives federal, state, or local housing subsidies.

This bill would revise rear and side-yard setbacks for ADU projects, allowing the local agency to determine the setbacks.

This bill would update code requirements for public bathrooms making all single-user bathrooms unisex and adjusting fixture counts.

This bill would prohibit a foreign government from purchasing, acquiring, or holding an interest in agricultural land in the State.

This bill would prohibit a city with a population greater than 200,000 from requiring parking on housing developments near transit.

This bill would authorize DHCD to modify their standards in order to implement the Housing Accountability Act.

This bill would enhance the ADU legislation to increase the height, prohibit sprinklers and provide grant relieve to owners.

This bill would provide grants to cities/counties for conversion of big box retail sites and shopping centers to housing.

This bill creates the Neighborhood Homes Act, which establishes housing as an allowable use on any parcel zoned for office or retail uses.

This bill would require all newly constructed non-residential buildings be constructed with dual plumbing to allow use of recycled water.

This bill would prohibit owner-move-ins if the same owner or relative lives on the property OR if there is a vacancy.

This bill would lose a loophole for streamlined housing permits in cases where local agencies require unnecessary materials for review.

This bill would require buildings with a dwelling unit maintain adequate cooling. Makes lack of cooling a substandard housing condition.

This bill would require 80% reduction in carbon use for new construction for 2045 including residential.

This bill would require some DMV sites to partner with a housing developer to develop affordable housing on site.

This bill would prohibit rental applications from asking applicants about their criminal record.

This bill would modify the density bonus law, permit height increases, allow increased density, and prohibit parking requirements.

This bill would expand the Permit Streamlining Act to include building permits and require digital permit submittals.

This bill would require charter schools and private schools to notify the local planning commission of any intent to acquire a new property.

This bill would require1-4 unit properties going through foreclosure, to first be considered only for owner-occupants for 30 days.

This bill would allow use of approved template floor plans for reconstruction after a disaster.