Legislature Enacts “Housing Creator” Amendment to Housing Accountability Act
California’s Housing Accountability Act, first enacted in 1982 and then strengthened in 2017 by Senate Bill 167, has gained further muscle through a new amendment —…
“Transit-Rich” Housing Bill Dies in Committee
In our blog post of just one month ago — New California Bill Promotes “Transit-Rich” Housing Development — we provided an update on California Senate Bill…
Apartment and Condo Developers in California Take Note: Court Clarifies Calculation of School Impact Fees
Under California’s Education Code (section 17620), a school district can levy a fee on new residential construction for the purpose of funding new or improved school…
New California Bill Promotes “Transit-Rich” Housing Development
California Senate Bill 827, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, continues to draw attention as the State struggles to address an under-supply of housing that has not…