Planning and zoning: housing development: standardized application form.
- Requires cities to accept a new standardized housing application form starting October 2026.
- Prohibits cities from requiring additional forms or charging extra fees for using the standard application.
- Mandates that housing applications be deemed complete upon fee payment and basic submittal requirements.
- Establishes penalties up to $10,000 per unit for cities that violate the application requirements.
Assembly Member Haney's housing legislation establishes a standardized application process for housing development projects across California, requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to create uniform application forms by July 2026 that local agencies must begin accepting by October of that year. The bill deems applications complete upon payment of permit fees and submission of basic project information, while prohibiting cities and counties from requiring additional forms or imposing penalties for using the standardized application.
The measure restricts local agencies from demanding pre-application submissions, expert studies, or construction plans beyond what is specified in the standardized requirements. While jurisdictions may develop their own application templates, these must adhere to the bill's limitations on required information. The legislation maintains local agencies' obligation to comply with environmental review requirements under CEQA.
To ensure compliance, the bill allows applicants, eligible residents, and housing organizations to take legal action against non-compliant agencies. Courts may impose minimum fines of $10,000 per housing unit, with proceeds directed to local housing trust funds or the state's Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. The provisions apply to all California cities, including charter cities, as the Legislature determines addressing housing barriers is a matter of statewide concern.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Maria DurazoD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 0 | 1 | 79 | PASS |
- Requires cities to accept a new standardized housing application form starting October 2026.
- Prohibits cities from requiring additional forms or charging extra fees for using the standard application.
- Mandates that housing applications be deemed complete upon fee payment and basic submittal requirements.
- Establishes penalties up to $10,000 per unit for cities that violate the application requirements.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Haney's housing legislation establishes a standardized application process for housing development projects across California, requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to create uniform application forms by July 2026 that local agencies must begin accepting by October of that year. The bill deems applications complete upon payment of permit fees and submission of basic project information, while prohibiting cities and counties from requiring additional forms or imposing penalties for using the standardized application.
The measure restricts local agencies from demanding pre-application submissions, expert studies, or construction plans beyond what is specified in the standardized requirements. While jurisdictions may develop their own application templates, these must adhere to the bill's limitations on required information. The legislation maintains local agencies' obligation to comply with environmental review requirements under CEQA.
To ensure compliance, the bill allows applicants, eligible residents, and housing organizations to take legal action against non-compliant agencies. Courts may impose minimum fines of $10,000 per housing unit, with proceeds directed to local housing trust funds or the state's Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. The provisions apply to all California cities, including charter cities, as the Legislature determines addressing housing barriers is a matter of statewide concern.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 0 | 1 | 79 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Maria DurazoD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |