US EditionMidrise Apartments Could Be Built Next to Single-Family Homes if This Bill Becomes Law
Senate Bill 79 mandates up to nine-story housing near transit hubs to increase density and affordability, overcoming local zoning resistance amid California's housing crisis.
- California's Senate Bill 79, authored by State Senator Scott Wiener, narrowly passed both legislative houses this week to increase housing near transit stops.
- The bill aims to address the state's housing crisis by allowing multi-story apartments up to nine stories near high-frequency public transit in certain urban counties.
- Despite bipartisan support, critics including Los Angeles officials argue SB 79 weakens local control and would strain infrastructure, while supporters say it improves transit use and reduces congestion.
- SB 79 passed the Assembly 43-19 on September 11 and the Senate 21-8 on Friday, and now awaits Governor Newsom's decision, who has until October 13 to act, with no public indication yet.
- If signed, the bill will expand dense housing near transit but also likely increase local public service costs, prompting ongoing debate over balancing growth with community impacts.
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California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs
Jack Flemming | (TNS) Los Angeles TimesCalifornia lawmakers just paved the way for a whole lot more housing in the Golden State. In the waning hours of the 2025 legislative session, the state Senate voted 21 to 8 to approve Senate Bill 79, a landmark housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near transit hubs. The controversial bill received a final concurrence vote from the Senate on Friday, a day after passin…
Bill to allow taller, denser housing near transit clears state Senate
A contentious bill that would allow housing projects up to nine stories tall next transit stations throughout California narrowly passed in the state Senate on Friday and is now on its way to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature. The post Bill to allow taller, denser housing near transit clears state Senate appeared first on Mountain View Voice.
Zbur Takes a Stand for Single Family Zoning, but SB 79 Sails Through the Assembly - Santa Monica Next
Last night (Thursday, September 11), the State Assembly passed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF), by a 41-17 vote. Because of amendments made after the Senate first passed the legislation, SB 79 still requires a concurrence vote from that body, which is widely expected to happen before […] The post Zbur Takes a Stand for Single Family Zoning, but SB 79 Sails Through the As…
California Assembly Passes Senator Wiener's Major Housing Bill SB 79 - Davis Vanguard
The California Assembly passed SB 79, a bill that would allow more housing near public transportation, reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions, increase transit ridership and affordability, and streamline approval processes for transit-oriented development.
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