CA AB130

Exempts qualifying housing development projects from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) if they meet specific conditions including being on infill sites up to 20 acres, within urban areas, at least 50% of applicable density, and complying with tribal consultation and environmental assessment requirements

Creates a new vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation program allowing developers to contribute to the Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Fund to offset transportation impacts, with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation required to issue guidance by July 1, 2026

Imposes a moratorium from October 1, 2025, to June 1, 2031, on new local and state building standards affecting residential units, with exceptions for emergency health and safety standards, home hardening/fire safety, and standards in effect as of September 30, 2025

Extends indefinitely several housing streamlining provisions previously set to expire, including the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, the 5-hearing limit for housing projects, preliminary application vesting rules, and Permit Streamlining Act timelines for housing approvals

Increases the renter's tax credit for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, from $60-$120 to $250 for individuals without dependents and $500 for those with dependents, subject to annual authorization in Budget Act-related legislation