UnidosUS Statement on the passage of California’s Strengthening the Starter Home Revitalization Act

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SACRAMENTO, CA —UnidosUS hails the passage of the Strengthening the Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 1116) in California. Co-sponsored by UnidosUS with partners CA YIMBY, Abundant Housing LA and Casita Coalition, this measure will streamline the construction of smaller, lower-cost “starter” homes for homeownership by making several improvements to existing state housing law.

Esmeralda López, UnidosUS California State Director, issued the following statement:

“Homeownership remains one of the most reliable ways families build wealth, strengthen local economies and create stability for the next generation. For too many Latino and working families in California, homeownership has become increasingly out of reach as housing costs rise and entry-level homes remain scarce.

“SB 1116 will help communities build more starter homes — including townhomes, small-lot homes and other entry-level options — by improving the approval process for smaller homeownership projects.”

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