Townhome projects of up to 150 homes get fast-track approval with no hearing
Cities and counties must approve qualifying townhome projects and their subdivision maps without discretionary review or a hearing. Homes must be three stories or less, averaging 1,750 square feet or less; projects of 11 or more units need 10% lower-income homes. San Francisco is exempt.
Who it affects
Housing developers, cities and counties, and home buyers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1751: Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.