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Gov. Newsom signed SB 79 on Friday, allowing buildings up to nine stories near transit stops in eight California counties.

The law overrides local zoning and takes effect July 2026. Mayor Bass and the City Council opposed it over local control concerns.

Multiple exemptions make the bill complex, and cities await an official map to determine which properties are affected by the upzoning.

On the campaign trail eight years ago, Gov. Newsom famously promised to support the construction of 3.5 million new homes in California by the end of this year. He’ll likely fall short by millions, but his latest move reaffirms the effort.

Newsom signed Senate Bill 79 into law on Friday. The h

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