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SB 799 expands South Bay Regional Housing Trust authority to preserve housing and include moderate-income families

Original title: Joint powers authorities: South Bay Regional Housing Trust.

August 24, 2026

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Where This Stands

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

Version history & redline

6 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the scope of regional housing funding in the South Bay, potentially increasing the availability of housing for moderate-income residents and changing how the regional housing board is structured and operated.

Who is mentioned in the record

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South Bay Regional Housing Trust

The Trust's legal authority to fund projects and its internal governance structure are modified by this bill.

Moderate-income families in the South Bay

These families become eligible for housing projects funded by the Trust.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 24, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 799 expands the South Bay Regional Housing Trust's mandate to include the preservation of existing housing and the development of housing for moderate-income families. The bill also updates governance rules, allowing for alternate board members and modifying the appointment process for directors.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill changes the scope of regional housing funding in the South Bay, potentially increasing the availability of housing for moderate-income residents and changing how the regional housing board is structured and operated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can the South Bay Regional Housing Trust now provide housing for?
In addition to the homeless and low-income populations, the Trust can now fund housing for moderate-income families.
Can the Trust now pay to preserve existing housing?
Yes, the bill expands the Trust's authority to include funding the preservation of housing.
Are there new rules for board members?
Yes, the bill allows for alternate members, requires all members to follow a , and limits the voting participation of non-elected alternates.

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policy shift100% confidence

Expansion of Housing Target Demographic

The bill marks a shift from focusing exclusively on homeless and low-income populations to including moderate-income families.

Connected Entities

organizationSouth Bay Regional Housing TrustA joint powers authority focused on funding housing for homeless and low-income Map →
organizationSouth Bay Cities Council of GovernmentsThe governing body that oversees the South Bay Regional Housing Trust.Map →
locationCounty of Los AngelesA partner in the establishment of the South Bay Regional Housing Trust.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy10
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