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politics10 hours ago•2 min saved

California Law Aims to Slash Affordable-Housing Construction Costs

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a housing affordability bill to cut per-unit construction costs for affordable housing by $60,000–$70,000 by reducing impact fees and streamlining approvals, a move officials say will spur development as California grapples with high living costs. A Terner Center study notes statewide impact fees average about $300 million annually, and supporters argue the reforms will ease the housing shortage while critiques highlight broader policy disputes.

via KQED|

#affordable-housing #california #gavin-newsom

legal-politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court Rulings Shake Up Property Rights and Legislative Powers

The Supreme Court ruled that developers and home builders in California may challenge impact fees imposed by cities and counties for public improvements, potentially leading to the construction of more affordable housing. The decision could have wide impact in California, where local governments increasingly rely on impact fees to finance projects. The ruling opens the door for challenges to these fees as an unconstitutional taking of private property, but does not specify when such fees become unfair and unconstitutional. The case will now go back to the California courts, and the decision is seen as a significant victory for property rights.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #development-fees #impact-fees

law-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Supreme Court's Cautionary Rulings and Victories for Landowners and Small Businesses"

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, largely siding with George Sheetz in his challenge against a traffic impact mitigation fee as unconstitutional. The ruling cautioned against extending its implications too far, emphasizing that it applies only to the specific circumstances of the case. The decision does not address broader questions about permit conditions and compensable takings, leaving room for further litigation and interpretation.

via Newsweek|

#california #impact-fees #law-and-justice

legal2 years ago•11 min saved

"Supreme Court Ruling's Impact on California Housing and Civil Rights"

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could have significant implications for housing in California, as it will determine the extent to which cities and counties can impose impact fees on new construction projects to offset the strain on local infrastructure. The case involves a retiree in Placerville who was charged a $23,420 building fee, leading to a legal battle over the justification for such fees. The decision could impact housing costs and local government budgets, with potential consequences for housing development and revenue-raising policies.

via CalMatters|

#california #housing #impact-fees