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AB-945 • 2026

Density Bonus Law: incentives and concessions: green housing developments.

Density Bonus Law: incentives and concessions: green housing developments.

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Sponsor
Fong
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Housing and Community Development
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text states green housing is 'as defined,' but does not provide the definition itself.

AB-945: Extra Incentives and Parking Rules for Green Housing

This law requires cities and counties to give three extra benefits to developers building green housing projects and stops them from forcing these projects to include car parking spaces.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires cities or counties to grant additional incentives or concessions when an applicant proposes a green housing development, as defined by the bill.
  • Sets the initial number of available incentives or concessions at three per project.
  • Prohibits local governments from requiring that a green housing development includes car parking spaces.
  • Mandates that the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) evaluates how many units are built under these rules.
  • Requires HCD to decide whether to keep or change the number of incentives based on its evaluation report.
  • Orders cities and counties to send annual reports to HCD about green housing projects requesting extra benefits.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Cities and counties that approve housing developments
  • Developers who propose building green housing
  • The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

Terms To Know

Density Bonus Law
A state rule requiring cities or counties to give developers extra benefits if they build homes for lower income households.
Green housing development
A building project defined by the bill that qualifies for special incentives and parking exemptions.
Incentives and concessions
Special benefits given to developers, such as allowing more buildings on a lot or skipping certain rules.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact definition of 'green housing development' is not detailed in the provided text.
  • The specific reasons why no state reimbursement is required for local costs are listed only as 'a specified reason'.
  • The bill does not specify when it will officially take effect.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Housing and Community Development

Official Summary Text

Density Bonus Law: incentives and concessions: green housing developments.