SB1123 - Unlocking California’s Next Wave of Starter Homes
Practical Applications of SB1123: Unlocking California’s Next Wave of Starter Homes
Discover how the recently enacted SB1123 is changing the landscape for small-scale homeownership in California! This live virtual event brings together pioneers from CA YIMBY—the visionary advocates and co-authors behind SB1123—and BuildCasa, recognized for spearheading some of the state’s earliest real-world projects under sibling law SB684 in markets like San Diego and Santa Monica.
What You’ll Learn
The Origins and Impact of SB1123:
Hear directly from the policy architects at CA YIMBY about the vision, creation, and legislative breakthrough of SB1123—a law designed to unlock affordable homeownership by fast-tracking approval for up to 10 homes on vacant, single-family-zoned parcels.How SB1123 Expands on SB684:
See how SB1123 builds upon the “Starter Home Revitalization Act” framework, opening access to new sites, eliminating subjective design barriers, and extending opportunities to infill and single-family zones alike. Learn about the exclusions, technical requirements, and the objective standards driving permit approvals for homes and subdivisions on smaller lots.Practical Guidance for Developers and Planners:
Walk through eligibility criteria, application strategies, and timelines for successful project submissions. The session will demystify the process and address key legal, planning, and community considerations, ensuring attendees leave with actionable knowledge to take the next step in their communities.
Who Should Attend
Developers, builders, and real estate professionals interested in infill or small-lot housing.
City planners and local officials seeking to implement or oversee SB1123/SB684 projects.
Housing advocates, community leaders, and homeowners passionate about affordable homeownership solutions.
M. Nolan Gray is the Senior Director of Legislation and Research for California YIMBY and a professional city planner. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in city planning at UCLA. Gray currently lives in Los Angeles, where he serves on the North Westwood Neighborhood Council. He is a widely published author, with work appearing in outlets such as The Atlantic, Bloomberg Citylab, and The Guardian.
Muhammad T. Alameldin is the Senior Policy Advisor at California YIMBY, where he leads research efforts and helps shape the organization’s legislative and regulatory priorities. He leads California YIMBY’s long-term policy planning, including the development of its five-year legislative agenda. His work focuses on advancing bold, data-driven solutions to California’s housing crisis—looking beyond zoning to address deeper barriers to housing production. Prior to joining California YIMBY, Muhammad was a Policy Associate at UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation, where he authored multiple papers and helped influence housing policy across local, state, and federal levels. He also served as an advisor to BuildCasa, a leading prop-tech startup, advanced internship access on Capitol Hill through his work at Pay Our Interns, and tackled racial and economic inequities at the Greenlining Institute. Muhammad currently serves on the boards of the Casita Coalition and the Rockridge Community Planning Council. His expertise and insights have been featured in a variety of publications from The Atlantic to the White House. Outside of housing policy, he enjoys traveling, playing beach volleyball, and watching anime.