Bill > AB1407

This bill amends California's housing element law to extend the deadline for local jurisdictions to rezone sites to accommodate housing needs. Specifically, for the sixth revision of housing elements (which are comprehensive plans detailing a jurisdiction's housing strategies), jurisdictions will now have up to three years to complete rezoning, with certain conditions. If a jurisdiction fails to adopt a housing element that the Department of Housing and Community Development finds substantially compliant within 120 days of the statutory deadline, they must complete rezoning within one year and six months. The bill also makes technical changes to clarify rezoning timelines for different revisions of housing elements. For jurisdictions in coastal zones, there are specific provisions for making necessary local coastal program amendments. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for local governments in meeting housing element requirements while maintaining the overall goal of ensuring adequate housing sites are available, particularly for lower-income households. The changes are part of ongoing efforts to address California's housing shortage and promote more equitable housing development across different income levels.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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