SB 9 Affordability Requirements for California Home Buyers

California’s housing market is famously challenging. Skyrocketing home prices, bidding wars, and limited inventory make homeownership feel out of reach for many. Enter SB 9, a law passed in 2021 aimed at easing the housing crunch by allowing homeowners to split lots and build extra units. While SB 9 sounds like a dream for buyers […]
Urban Lot Split SB 9 Requirements Made Easy

Many California homeowners want to know whether an SB 9 urban lot split is worth it. The short answer is yes for many properties. It can help you create more housing, prepare for rental income, or improve the value of your land. Yet the process can still feel confusing. Every city has its own checklist. […]
Understanding SB 9 Eligibility in California

SB 9 is a California housing law that lets homeowners add more homes on single-family lots. It also allows some parcels to be split into two. The idea is to support more housing in areas that already have roads, parks, and services. The process is faster than many traditional permits because SB 9 relies on […]
SB 330 (Housing Crisis Act of 2019): How It Changes Housing Development in CA

California’s housing crisis has been escalating for years. Skyrocketing rents, shrinking affordable options, and a backlog of development approvals have made building new housing a complicated and often frustrating process. When Mr. Thompson, a small developer in Los Angeles, came to us, he described the struggle perfectly: “I thought I had everything lined up,” he […]
SB 35 Eligibility Checklist: A Complete Guide for Developers

Want to build faster in California? If your project qualifies under SB 35, you can skip lengthy CEQA reviews and move straight to ministerial approvals. In this guide, JDJ Consulting Group breaks down the full SB 35 eligibility checklist—covering zoning, affordability, labor standards, and site criteria—to help you know where your project stands.