California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed over 50 housing bills aimed at increasing the state’s housing supply and protecting tenants from evictions. Despite previous legislation, California still faces a shortage of affordable housing, with many localities creating obstacles for new housing projects. Governor Newsom has been actively pushing back against “not in my backyard” politics and has directed funding towards affordable housing production. Dubbed “Yes in God’s Backyard,” this bill aims to open up more land for affordable housing and address the homelessness crisis. These measures collectively aim to tackle California’s housing crisis and ensure the availability of affordable housing for residents.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 16, 2023 09:08 UTC