A major change in California law, effective January 1, 2025, will simplify the construction of tiny homes for homeless individuals. SB 1395, known as The Interim Housing Act, expands exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), enabling quicker approval of homeless shelters and low-barrier navigation centers. This reform aims to accelerate the building process and help place homeless people into temporary housing faster. With homelessness on the rise, the law offers critical flexibility for local governments and is seen as a significant step forward in addressing the crisis and providing much-needed housing solutions.
California Law to Fast-Track Tiny Home Construction for Homeless Starting January 2025
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