Blog Content: 2025 New Housing Laws

As we approach 2025, California is set to implement several new housing laws aimed at addressing the state's housing crisis by streamlining development processes and increasing housing availability. Here's an overview of the key legislation:

AB 2243: Expands upon 2022's AB 2011 by allowing housing developments in all commercial zones, including regional malls up to 100 acres. This facilitates the transformation of underutilized commercial properties into residential units, promoting mixed-use developments.
SB 684: Simplifies the subdivision of multifamily lots, enabling property owners to create up to 10 housing units on urban parcels under 5 acres. This amendment to the Subdivision Map Act aims to increase housing density in urban areas. Wikipedia
SB 450: Clarifies and strengthens the California HOME Act (SB 9), which permits property owners to split single-family lots to build additional housing units. The bill limits the design and zoning standards cities can impose on such projects and expedites the approval process, aiming to reduce local barriers to development. Wikipedia
SB 1211: Increases the number of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) allowed on a property, permitting up to eight detached ADUs on a lot, provided they do not exceed the number of existing units. This legislation seeks to boost the availability of affordable housing options. Wikipedia
SB 1164: Provides property tax exemptions for new ADUs for up to 15 years, incentivizing homeowners to add these units and thereby increasing the state's housing supply. Wikipedia

These legislative measures reflect California's commitment to innovative solutions for its housing shortage, focusing on repurposing existing spaces and reducing bureaucratic hurdles to development. As a real estate professional in the Sacramento metro area, staying informed about these changes will be crucial for advising clients and identifying new opportunities in the evolving market landscape.

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