Zoning and land use

“Prioritizing Federal Transportation & Infrastructure Funding for Pro-Housing Municipalities: Reward pro-housing zoning policies (like legalizing apartments near transit and lowering parking minimums) as a condition of receiving federal transportation grants.”

“Making it easier to build affordable housing by cutting outdated red tape and zoning rules that slow down projects and drive up prices.”

“Support zoning reforms that allow modest density increases when paired with affordability requirements and tenant protections”

“Sam will make federal housing investments that match the crisis, reform outdated zoning, ban hedge funds from buying up our homes, and restore the first-time homebuyer credit.”

“Incentivize zoning and regulatory reform in places where onerous and outdated zoning restrictions are standing in the way of building housing where working people need it most.”

“Building more affordable housing through smart zoning and incentives—while protecting neighborhood character.”

“Making Housing Affordable: Expanding federal support for affordable housing, modernizing zoning laws, and protecting renters from skyrocketing rents and evictions.”

“We need to ensure that our seniors are able to age-in-place, which is why I will advocate for zoning changes that permit for smaller and more affordable housing options, granting seniors the opportunity to downsize without leaving their community and family behind.”

“He led the community planning effort to shape and pass the Gowanus Rezoning, generating over 8,000 units of new housing, over 3,000 of them affordable to low-income and working-class families, with investments in open space, arts, environmental remediation, stormwater protection, and NYCHA — one of the few large-scale rezonings to win overwhelming support from its community board.”

“We need to build millions of homes, but the private market won’t solve this on its own. We need the government to lead. That means tearing down the exclusionary zoning laws that have upheld segregation and blocked housing construction for decades, public financing that stays in the game when private capital walks away, and building millions of permanently affordable homes that are never handed back to speculators – union-built, beautifully designed, and controlled by the people who live in them.”

“End exclusionary zoning. Exclusionary zoning laws have been used for decades to segregate neighborhoods by race and class and block the construction of new housing. The federal government should no longer subsidize it. Claire will fight to condition federal housing dollars on states and municipalities eliminating zoning rules that prevent multifamily housing, mixed-use development, and transit-oriented communities. Ending exclusionary zoning will help create more integrated, affordable neighborhoods.”

“Scott began fighting for more housing on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, where in 2012 he became the first Supervisor in a generation to upzone his own district. He took that fight to the California Legislature, passing laws that completely overhauled California’s broken housing system, helping lower costs and build tens of thousands of affordable homes.”

“SB 35, SB 423, SB 828, SB 765, SB 312, SB 4, and SB 79: These laws streamline and expedite housing approvals and permits, especially affordable housing, to ensure cities are held accountable to strong housing goals that actually meet California’s housing needs. They also require cities to zone for more homes, especially near public transportation; authorize churches and other faith organizations to build affordable housing on their land; and expedite permits for on-campus student housing. Scott authored these bills to fundamentally overhaul California’s broken housing approval system, expediting tens of thousands of housing approvals and ensuring that all communities are building housing.”

“As Chair of the Senate Housing Committee, Scott has tackled California’s housing crisis head-on and passed groundbreaking legislation to accelerate the approval of new homes and legalize apartment buildings and affordable housing in many parts of California where only single family homes were allowed. Thanks to Scott’s legislation in this area, thousands of affordable homes have been approved in San Francisco in the past few years, and even more are on the way.”

“SB 35 (Author: Wiener), SB 423 (Author: Wiener), SB 828 (Author: Wiener), and SB 765 (Author: Wiener): Streamlining and expediting housing approvals, including affordable housing, and ensuring strong housing goals that actually meet our state’s housing needs. Scott authored these three housing bills to expedite housing approvals and ensure that all communities are building housing. SB 35, SB 423 and SB 765 streamline housing approvals in communities that aren’t meeting their housing goals, and SB 828 requires reality-based housing goals based on anticipated future needs. In combination, these laws are doing two things: first, they are streamlining a large amount of subsidized affordable housing for low-income people, both in cities and suburbs. (San Francisco, in particular, is aggressively using this legislation to streamline a large amount of affordable housing). Second, these laws are forcing some of the most exclusionary suburbs in the state, such as Cupertino, to allow significant new housing.”

“SB 4 (Author: Wiener): Yes in God’s Backyard. SB 4 makes it easier for faith institutions and nonprofit colleges to build affordable housing. The law permits affordable housing for lower-income families on excess land regardless of local zoning restrictions.”

“SB 10 (Author: Wiener): Allows local governments a streamlined path to zone infill neighborhoods for gentle, missing middle density — up to ten units per parcel — if they choose.”

“SB 50 (Author: Wiener; bill failed): SB 50 overrides exclusionary low-density zoning by legalizing apartment buildings and affordable housing near public transportation and near job centers. SB 50 will help remedy the effects of low-density zoning, which has exacerbated income and racial segregation. It will help California reduce its 3.5 million home shortage, allow affordable housing to be built in many more parts of California, and address the impacts of climate change by allowing more people to live near transit and near where they work, thus reducing commutes and greenhouse gas emissions.”

“Prioritizing Federal Transportation & Infrastructure Funding for Pro-Housing Municipalities: Reward pro-housing zoning policies (like legalizing apartments near transit and lowering parking minimums) as a condition of receiving federal transportation grants.”

“Incentivize zoning and regulatory reform in places where onerous and outdated zoning restrictions are standing in the way of building housing where working people need it most.”

“Reward communities that are increasing housing supply and creating opportunities for families to buy or rent affordable homes.”

“Increase multifamily housing needed for our local workforce by tying federal money for infrastructure / transportation / federal housing in the district.”

“Leverage federal dollars to spur pro-housing policies at the state and local level.”

“Reward Towns that Actually Build More Homes”

“End exclusionary zoning. Exclusionary zoning laws have been used for decades to segregate neighborhoods by race and class and block the construction of new housing. The federal government should no longer subsidize it. Claire will fight to condition federal housing dollars on states and municipalities eliminating zoning rules that prevent multifamily housing, mixed-use development, and transit-oriented communities. Ending exclusionary zoning will help create more integrated, affordable neighborhoods.”

“Make housing faster and cheaper to build by incentivizing local governments to implement prohousing reforms with grants that reward results when new homes get built.”

“Align transportation funding with land use outcomes that increase ridership”

“We must lower housing and child care costs, take on price gougers, and incentivize more development, especially near transit.”

“Prioritizing Federal Transportation & Infrastructure Funding for Pro-Housing Municipalities: Reward pro-housing zoning policies (like legalizing apartments near transit and lowering parking minimums) as a condition of receiving federal transportation grants.”

“Co-sponsored the Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act to promote transit-oriented development to increase housing supply and access to reliable public transit.”

“We need to incentivize smart development around transit.”

“Prioritize mixed-income developments near transit, healthcare, schools, and employment centers”

“To get there, we have to overhaul our transportation system, which is why I’ve led bold initiatives to build up density along our transit corridors, creating partnerships that will fund rapid transit expansion and lead to more affordable housing in the neighborhoods that need it the most.”

“Expanded housing families can afford by investing up to $50 million in starter homes for first-time buyers and co-sponsoring a law to build affordable housing near transit.”

“Prioritize transit-oriented development. Homes near transit mean lower costs, less time commuting, and better access to jobs and schools, but fragmented federal policy has blocked it for decades. California has already shown the way by eliminating single-family zoning within a half-mile of transit stops. Claire will fight to bring that model to the federal level, conditioning federal housing investment on transit connectivity so that new homes are built where people can actually get around without a car.”

“SB 35, SB 423, SB 828, SB 765, SB 312, SB 4, and SB 79: These laws streamline and expedite housing approvals and permits, especially affordable housing, to ensure cities are held accountable to strong housing goals that actually meet California’s housing needs. They also require cities to zone for more homes, especially near public transportation; authorize churches and other faith organizations to build affordable housing on their land; and expedite permits for on-campus student housing. Scott authored these bills to fundamentally overhaul California’s broken housing approval system, expediting tens of thousands of housing approvals and ensuring that all communities are building housing.”

“SB 50 (Author: Wiener; bill failed): SB 50 overrides exclusionary low-density zoning by legalizing apartment buildings and affordable housing near public transportation and near job centers. SB 50 will help remedy the effects of low-density zoning, which has exacerbated income and racial segregation. It will help California reduce its 3.5 million home shortage, allow affordable housing to be built in many more parts of California, and address the impacts of climate change by allowing more people to live near transit and near where they work, thus reducing commutes and greenhouse gas emissions.”

“Climate change is an existential threat to our planet, and Scott has been a climate hawk in the Senate since the day he took office. He supports the Green New Deal and has advocated throughout his career for better public transportation and denser housing near jobs and transit to minimize our carbon footprint.”

“Fix Overdevelopment by Getting Government Working Together”

“Stay away from homes, schools and public parks. No sites in a small town, on top of a school district, or in a beloved state park. Construction must happen on brownfields and sites that can’t be developed for residential use.”

“Sydney will fight to curb overdevelopment and keep homeownership within reach for working families.”

“On the City Council she was a strong advocate for the preservation of open space and responsible development, while working tirelessly to ensure that families had a safe community.”

“Building more affordable housing through smart zoning and incentives—while protecting neighborhood character.”

“Hilda Solis authored a motion that would seek to explore options to expedite the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADU) by creating pre-approved template building plans free of charge to our community. ADUs are one option to increase the supply of housing in communities that are primarily zoned for single-family homes or have little to no vacant land.”

“He focused extensively on housing and public transportation, authoring laws to expedite approval of affordable housing, legalize new in-law units, and tie public transportation funding to population growth.”

“Support zoning reforms that allow modest density increases when paired with affordability requirements and tenant protections”

“Many decisions involving water use, utility planning, land use and zoning belong at the state and local levels. A member of Congress should not pretend otherwise.”