California Governor enacts 32 bills to streamline housing approval, provide funding for low-income housing, and penalize non-compliant municipalities.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted a series of 32 bills to combat the housing crisis and homelessness. The legislation aims to increase housing availability by streamlining approval processes and mandating local governments to plan for low-income housing. It includes $2.2 billion in funding for permanent supportive housing, with a focus on veterans. The laws impose penalties on municipalities that fail to comply with state housing requirements, intensifying state-local conflicts over housing development.

September 19, 2024
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