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Marin County, like other parts of the region and State, is experiencing an ongoing housing crisis. Many households are not able to locate available and affordable homes.
Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), the Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, is a California State Law that took effect January 1, 2022. The Statewide law changes density limits in single-unit (single family) zones with the goal of increasing housing supply. SB 9 makes it easier to apply for a lot split or two-unit development in a single-unit zone that meets certain criteria. This can help communities add more housing options and allow property owners to create new investment opportunities.
SB 9 can be used to:
The law streamlines housing development by waiving discretionary review and public hearings. An eligible project may qualify for a ministerial permitting process without hearing or environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).