AB 939CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 939 expands affordable housing options for nonprofit-purchased units under Density Bonus Law

Original title: Housing development: density bonuses: affordability of for-sale units.

September 4, 2026

Housing Development Density Bonus Law Affordable Housing Nonprofit Housing Local Government Housingdevelopment affordabilityoffor-saleunits densitybonuses

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Referred to Com. on HOUSING.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

4 versions on file

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Comparing 01/05/26 - Amended Assembly → 01/15/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

This bill expands the pool of eligible buyers for affordable for-sale units, potentially increasing housing access for extremely low-income families while creating new administrative duties for local planning agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Housing developers

They gain an additional compliance pathway to qualify for density bonuses.

Local city and county governments

They must implement the new compliance criteria for density bonus applications.

Nonprofit housing corporations

They are now explicitly included as a compliance pathway for purchasing units for extremely low to lower-income families.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 939 allows developers to meet affordable housing requirements by selling units to nonprofit housing corporations that serve extremely low, very low, or lower-income families participating in below-market interest rate loan programs. This change provides an additional compliance pathway for developers seeking es from local governments.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this change the current Density Bonus Law?

It adds a new way for developers to meet affordability requirements by allowing sales to nonprofit housing corporations that serve extremely low to lower-income families using specific loan programs.

Does this bill require local governments to pay for new costs?

The bill states that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies to implement these changes.

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Expansion of Nonprofit Compliance

The bill shifts the compliance framework of the Density Bonus Law to explicitly include nonprofit-led housing programs for extremely low-income families.

Density Bonus Law

Connected Entities

otherCalifornia Constitution“Governs state reimbursement requirements for local mandates.”Map →

otherDensity Bonus Law“Existing state law governing density bonuses for housing developments.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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