SFCLT Policy Advocacy

With SFCLT Leading local efforts, state passes Ab 670

In 2025, state lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 670, an important law that incentivizes local governments to invest in community land trusts and affordable housing nonprofits. SFCLT proudly led efforts to secure unanimous approval by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, working hand in hand with Supervisor Jackie Fielder on a resolution supporting AB 670 and speaking out during public comment periods.

SFCLT Steps up in Sacramento to support housing cooperatives

Working in partnership with the California Community Land Trust Network, in April SFCLT Policy Director Kyle Smeallie and Board President Hope Williams provided expert testimony in support of Senate Bill 592, a law to make resident-owned housing cooperatives more accessible across the state.