SB1037

Tighten the reins on local housing plan compliance

State: California

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 65400 OF AND TO ADD SECTION 65009.1 TO THE GOVERNMENT CODE, RELATING TO HOUSING

Summary: Imposes civil penalties on cities, counties, or local agencies failing to comply with state housing law, including ministerial approval of housing projects and adoption of housing element revisions. Penalties range from $10,000 to $50,000 per month per violation. Funds collected go to the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund, earmarked for affordable housing development within the offending jurisdiction. Authorizes fund redirection to statewide affordable housing if not used within five years.

Main sponsors: Scott Wiener

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1037