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Wave Of New Housing Laws Set To Take Effect This Year

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
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It’s a new year and that means new legislation in California. In this week’s Politifact segment, reporter Chris Nichols delves into news laws relating to housing.

Senate Bill 329 takes effect this month and prohibits landlords from rejecting tenants based solely on their use of housing vouchers when applying. More than 300,000 Californians rely on this benefit, providing rental assistance to low-income residents. To qualify, a household must have an income of less than 80% of an area’s median income. 

Several new laws also take effect this month making it easier for Californians to build granny flats, also known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property.

The bills add to recent efforts by lawmakers to promote these small structures, offering a living space for extended family or renters and can be attached or separate from a property’s main residence.

Senate Bill 50 relaunched on Tuesday of this week, with changes delaying the dramatic increase in high-density home building near job and transit centers promised by the legislation, for two years. The amendments would also allow local governments to craft their own plans for boosting housing density, as long as they meet the goals of the bill.

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    Supporters say Senate Bill 50 would ease the state’s severe housing shortage. Critics, however, say it would strip local governments of land-use authority and spur gentrification.
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    New California Laws Will Make It Easier To Build Granny Flats

    Friday, January 3, 2020
    One new law that goes into effect this month reduces fees local governments charge to build these small homes, also called accessory dwelling units or ADUs. Another speeds up the approval process.
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    California Landlords Can't Reject Tenants Solely For Using Vouchers Starting In 2020

    Wednesday, December 18, 2019
    Landlords will not be forced to rent to federal voucher holders, under the program formerly known as Section 8. They will still be able to use credit and background checks when deciding on rental applications.

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