Bill > AB648

This bill allows community college districts to construct housing developments on their owned or leased properties without being required to comply with local city or county zoning ordinances, under specific conditions. The housing projects must be located within a half-mile radius of a main campus or a satellite campus that existed before July 1, 2025. If the housing project includes units for faculty and staff, the community college district must ensure that a portion of these units are offered at affordable rents to extremely low income and lower income employees, with "affordable rent" defined by California Tax Credit Allocation Committee standards. The bill defines "extremely low income" and "lower income" based on existing Health and Safety Code provisions. By exempting these housing projects from local zoning regulations, the bill aims to address California's affordable housing shortage and support educational institutions in providing housing for students, faculty, and staff. The Legislature declares this bill addresses a statewide concern and applies to all cities, including charter cities, with the goal of advancing economic development through education and addressing basic needs infrastructure.

Education, Government Affairs

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