Housing omnibus.

The California Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development proposes comprehensive updates to state housing laws, focusing on streamlining development processes and strengthening affordable housing protections. The legislation amends multiple sections of state code to enhance housing accountability measures, protect assisted housing developments, and expand access to accessory dwelling units.

The bill corrects technical references in the Housing Accountability Act's definition of "builder's remedy projects" while clarifying notification requirements for owners of assisted housing developments. It mandates that notices of opportunity to purchase be provided simultaneously with 12-month notices of proposed changes to these properties. The legislation also removes requirements for initial notices to address owner interest in selling, instead focusing on statements about entities' rights to submit purchase offers.

For accessory dwelling units (ADUs), the amendments explicitly prohibit local agencies from imposing additional development or design standards on both ADUs and junior accessory dwelling units that meet ministerial approval requirements. This expansion aims to facilitate the creation of these supplementary housing options.

Regarding migrant farm labor centers, the bill specifies that "available excess sites" refers to previously identified locations when requiring state agencies to coordinate on identifying potential year-round housing locations. This clarification supports efforts to expand housing opportunities for agricultural workers.

The changes strengthen California's housing framework by removing procedural barriers while maintaining essential oversight of affordable housing preservation. Local agencies retain authority over health and safety standards but face clearer limitations on imposing additional requirements that could impede housing development.