CA AB1997

Cities and counties with populations of 250,000 or more must assign a project development director to housing projects expected to cost over $10,000,000, with the director overseeing the project through certificate of occupancy and coordinating a lead inspector for all required inspections

Plans, entitlements, or permits approved by one local utility or agency cannot be overturned or revised by a subsequent utility or agency unless the developer makes a material change to the project

Jurisdictions that adopt a substantially compliant housing element and are identified as a "housing development expediter" will receive additional points or preference in scoring for state housing program applications for award cycles after July 1, 2027

Approval and disapproval timelines under the Permit Streamlining Act are reduced, with projects requiring approval or disapproval within 30 days from certification of an Environmental Impact Report under certain conditions

The Director of Housing and Community Development must establish a working group with the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to develop guidance for local jurisdictions on expediting housing development