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California’s New Housing Laws Are Reshaping Where Contractors Can Build
California’s New Housing Laws Are Reshaping Where Contractors Can Build
California’s New Housing Laws Are Reshaping Where Contractors Can Build
Two new laws are changing the landscape for residential contractors in California.
SB 79 — Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (effective July 2026):
→ Overrides local zoning near BART, LA Metro, and major transit corridors
→ Allows mid- to high-density housing with streamlined approvals
→ Opens land previously locked out of residential development
AB 2166 — Factory-Built Housing Insurance Guarantee:
→ State-backed insurance for developers using modular/factory-built homes
→ Designed to cut costs, speed construction, and expand affordable housing supply
What this means for you:
More projects. Faster approvals. New corridors opening up.
But also more competition — especially from modular builders who can now move faster with state-backed coverage.
Know what zones are changing.
Position your business before the work shifts.
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