california legislature

September 22, 2023

2023 Legislative Session: A Turning Point for Housing Solutions

2023 was a year for the record books, as a turning point for affordable housing solutions in the state of California.
October 17, 2023

The Christian Post: New California law expedites process for building low-income housing on church propertiesThe Christian Post:

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designed to expedite the approval process for religious institutions and colleges seeking to build low-income housing on their properties as the state continues to experience a homelessness crisis. 
October 24, 2023

Spectrum News 1: Newsom Signs 56 Bills to Address the Housing Crisis

Newsom has vetoed 156 bills and signed 890 into law. Among those are 56 housing measures, streamlining the production and removing barriers that make it challenging to build affordable housing units.
October 24, 2023

Affordable Housing Finance: California Approves Hefty Package of Housing Bills

Churches, faith institutions, and nonprofit colleges in California have a smoother path to build affordable housing on their land after the passage of a new state bill.