🏛️ Senate Bills (SB)

SB 79 – Transit‑Oriented Housing & CEQA Bypass

Allows mid-rise housing (4–6 stories) within ½ mile of major transit stops, overrides CEQA on transit-agency land, and mandates affordable-unit requirements.
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SB 1123 – Vacant Lot Subdivision Streamlining

Extends streamlined, ministerial subdivision approval—up to 10 homes—for vacant single-family lots under 1.5 acres near amenities; doesn’t count ADUs.
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SB 436 – Extended “Pay or Quit” Notice Period

Extends California’s eviction “pay or quit” notice from 3 to 14 days before filing unlawful detainer – giving tenants more time to catch up on rent.
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SB 1037 – Housing Element Enforcement

Allows penalties—including legal action—against cities failing to update housing elements or meet state housing goals under fair enforcement standards.
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SB 9 (HOME Act) – Lot Splits & Duplexes by Right

Enables single-family lot splits and duplex builds by right, with limits on local design control, parking near transit, and added tenant protections.
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SB 450 – Strengthening SB 9 Implementation

Requires cities to process SB 9 applications within 60 days, removes opaque design rules, and empowers state-level enforcement actions.
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SB 1211 – Expanded ADU Approvals

Allows up to eight detached ADUs per lot (matching unit counts) and prohibits replacement parking requirements when converting spaces.
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SB 1164 – ADU Property-Tax Exemption

Adds a 15-year property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units, excluding ADU construction value from reassessment.
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SB 423 – SB 35 Multifamily Streamlining Extended

Extends and expands multifamily project streamlining (SB 35) through 2036, now including coastal zones and charter cities.
Click here to see SB 423 - SB35

SB 684 – Small-Lot Subdivision Simplification

Mandates ministerial approval for up to 10-unit subdivisions in multifamily zones, with 60-day decision timelines.
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🏗️ Assembly Bills (AB)

AB 2553 – Transit Area Housing Expansion

Broadens “major transit stop” definition (<20‑minute frequency) and waives traffic fees to encourage housing near transit hubs.
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AB 2097 – End Parking Mandates Near Transit

Prohibits parking minimums for residential development within ½ mile of major transit stops, with hardship exemptions.
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AB 2712 – Transit-Area Parking Permit Limitations

Stops cities (e.g., LA) from issuing preferential parking permits to residents of developments near major transit nodes.
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AB 2011 – Affordable Housing & High‑Road Jobs

Creates streamlined, CEQA-exempt paths for affordable/mixed-income housing on commercial sites, requiring prevailing wages/apprenticeships.
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AB 2243 – Broader Affordable Zones & Height Limit Lift

Expands AB 2011/SB 6 to include sites near malls, corridors, freeways; raises up to 65 ft height limits near transit corridors.
Click here to see AB 2243

🏘️ Other Key Related Laws

SB 35 — Housing Streamlining Law
Mandates CEQA-exempt, by-right approval for housing developments in jurisdictions underperforming state quotas en.wikipedia.org+1kendalllaw.net+1.

SB 35 / SB 423 update — Expanding Multifamily Streamlining
SB 423 extends SB 35 and widens reach—now covers charter cities, coastal zones en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6dre.ca.gov+6.

Senate Bills (SB) and Assembly Bills (AB) are legislative proposals introduced annually in California to address housing, zoning, and real estate development issues. SB bills originate in the State Senate; AB bills come from the State Assembly. These bills regularly impact homeowners, developers, and renters by modifying rules for zoning, construction, and tenant rights. Keep up-to-date with the latest California housing and real estate laws below.