AB 906 – Upzoning Where It Matters
Equity-focused housing policy with real teeth
AB 906 aims to correct a long-standing imbalance in California’s housing strategy by requiring that zoning for new high-density housing includes a “meaningful amount” in high-resource, historically exclusionary neighborhoods—not just in already dense or lower-income communities.
This is a major policy shift. It places the responsibility for new housing growth more evenly across cities, reducing the burden on lower-income areas and expanding access to better schools, safer streets, and economic opportunity.
What This Means for You
While AB 906 doesn’t directly grant new building rights to individuals, it changes where cities must rezone when updating their housing elements—opening up new opportunities in areas that were previously off-limits to multifamily development.
Over time, this could mean:
More lots in wealthier areas becoming eligible for ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings,
New incentives and streamlined permitting in previously exclusive neighborhoods,
Expanded access for homeowners in these zones to build rental units or multigenerational housing,
A broader range of investment and development opportunities, particularly for small-scale, equity-minded builders.
By putting pressure on cities to rezone fairly, AB 906 helps foster long-term housing equity across every ZIP code—not just the ones already carrying the load.
How New Avenue Homes Can Help
At New Avenue, we’re focused on unlocking housing in the places where it matters most—and AB 906 is aligned with everything we do.
Here’s how we help:
We track rezoning efforts across cities to identify new opportunities for homeowners and builders,
We conduct detailed feasibility studies to determine if your lot will benefit from upcoming changes,
We design and manage projects that work in high-opportunity areas, from ADUs and duplexes to modest multifamily housing,
We provide full transparency and end-to-end support—from planning and permitting to construction and move-in.
Whether you're a homeowner in a newly upzoned neighborhood or a small developer looking to build with impact, New Avenue can help you turn policy into progress.
Want to Build in the Neighborhoods Where It Counts Most?
Schedule your free consultation today and learn how AB 906—and New Avenue’s planning-savvy approach—can help you take advantage of zoning changes in high-opportunity areas while creating housing that makes a difference.
