California AB 1997 (Lee, D-Milpitas) Speeds Permitting, Spurs Housing at Local Level

California AB 1997 (Lee, D-Milpitas) Speeds Permitting, Spurs Housing at Local Level

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 17, 2026-

AHF • California AB 1997 (Lee, D-Milpitas) Speeds Permitting, Spurs Housing at Local Level

SACRAMENTO, CA (February 17, 2026) Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-Milpitas) today introduced AB 1997, sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which when enacted will speed up the permitting of housing development at the local level.  The bill shortens the timeline for final approval of a building permit during the post-entitlement phase of permitting.  The bill requires a local government to appoint a project development manager for certa…