California has been facing a severe housing crisis in recent years, with a shortage of affordable housing options and high housing costs. To address this issue, the state government has enacted a series of laws aimed at increasing the housing supply and making it easier for developers to build new housing units. Two of these laws, SB 35 and SB 9, can be particularly helpful for California homeowners looking to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and SB 9 development projects.
What is SB 35?
SB 35, or Senate Bill 35, is a California state law that was enacted in 2017. The purpose of the law is to streamline the approval process for certain types of housing developments in an effort to increase the state’s housing supply. SB 35 creates a streamlined approval process for certain housing projects that meet specific criteria, including affordable housing projects and developments located in areas with high job growth.
How can SB 35 help with ADU development projects?
ADUs are small, self-contained housing units that can be built on the same lot as a single-family home. SB 35 can help with ADU development projects by allowing them to bypass certain local zoning and planning requirements. This can help ADU developers avoid some of the bureaucratic red tape that can make it difficult to build ADUs in some areas.
How can SB 35 help with SB 9 development projects?
SB 9 is a new law that was recently enacted in California that allows homeowners to build two housing units on their lots, where previously only one was allowed. SB 35 can help with SB 9 development projects by providing a streamlined approval process for certain types of housing developments that meet specific criteria, including those that are built for affordable housing or are located in areas with high job growth.
What are the benefits for California homeowners?
SB 35 can make it easier and less expensive for developers to build certain types of housing projects in California, including ADUs and SB 9 development projects. For California homeowners, this can provide more affordable housing options in their communities and potentially ease the state’s overall housing crisis. With the streamlined approval process, homeowners may have an easier time navigating the bureaucratic process of building an ADU or an SB 9 development project. Additionally, adding an ADU or building a second unit under SB 9 can also provide homeowners with an additional source of rental income.
Conclusion
Overall, SB 35 can be a helpful law for California homeowners looking to build ADUs and SB 9 development projects. While the full impact of the law will depend on various factors, including how it is implemented and the extent to which it is used by developers, homeowners can potentially benefit from the streamlined approval process and the increased availability of affordable housing options.
If you’re a California homeowner interested in building an ADU or a second unit under SB 9, consider reaching out to Yifu Design Studio, your neighborhood SB 9 & ADU architect to learn more about how these new laws may be able to help you.
