Building standards: affordable housing developments: electric vehicle charging.
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Overview
This bill modifies building standards for affordable housing developments in California. It exempts new or existing affordable housing projects submitted between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2030, from complying with specific electric vehicle charging requirements outlined in the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code. Instead, these projects must adhere to requirements from the 2024 supplement of the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code. The bill also includes provisions regarding state reimbursement for local agencies related to these mandates.
Key provisions
- Exempts affordable housing developments (submitted Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2030) from 2025 California Green Building Standards Code EV charging requirements.
- Requires compliance with the 2024 supplement to the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code for exempt projects.
- Defines ‘affordable housing development’ based on income restrictions and agreements.
- The exemption and related provisions expire on January 1, 2032.
- Addresses state reimbursement for local agencies related to mandated costs.
- States that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern.
- Specifies that no reimbursement is required for certain costs related to a new crime or infraction.
Who is affected
- Developers of affordable housing
- Local building departments
- California Building Standards Commission
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