Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven housing bills as part of a broader effort to tackle California's affordability crisis, emphasizing streamlined approvals and targeted plans for vulnerable residents.
‘The original sin in this state is affordability,’ Newsom stated. He explained that these new laws aim primarily at modifying city approval processes rather than impacting private developments.
One significant bill, AB 3093, mandates cities to devise housing plans for low-income families earning 15-30% of area median income, crucial for addressing homelessness.
Senate Bill 1037 imposes civil penalties on local governments for violating housing project laws, ensuring accountability and funneling funds to affordable housing development where needed.
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