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98 Pennsylvania Avenue, drawing courtesy SIA Consulting

California’s New Housing Laws for 2021, Increase Density Bonus to 50% and More

The California State Government is implementing a few new laws to increase housing production, starting as early as tomorrow, January 1st, 2021. The headlining story is that the state density bonus for affordable housing will increase from 35% to 50%. That density bonus is in Assembly Bill 2345, introduced by Assembly Members David Chiu of San Francisco and Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego. While none of the new laws are expected to shift future development across the Bay Area significantly, they allow for a gradual increase in housing production statewide.

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NUVO Artisan Square rendering of five-plex, image courtesy NWHM

Permits Filed for NUVO Artisan Square development at 5301 East Commerce Way, Natomas, Sacramento

New planning permits have been filed for the construction of multiple buildings at the NUVO Artisan Square development, located at 5301 East Commerce Way in North Natomas, Sacramento. According to city planning documents, the project is expected to bring 314 residential units and a shared amenities clubhouse to the suburban area north of the city center. Watt Communities is responsible for the property as the developer and owner.

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