Senate Bill (SB) 79, the "Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act" goes into effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation establishes statewide minimum development standards for housing located near qualifying transit stops and significantly expands allowable housing capacity in those areas.
This page serves as the City’s project page for SB 79 and will provide updates, background information, and resources related to the law and the City’s efforts to understand and plan for its implementation.
Key Dates and Milestones
Key dates and milestones related to SB 79 are outlined below.
- Between July 2025 to January 2026, City staff
- March 3, 2026, the City of Campbell submitted a draft Ordinance to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review.
- March 24, 2026, the City is scheduled to hold a study session with the City Council and to separately consider the adoption of an urgency ordinance to exclude qualifying sites (historic properties and sites > 1 mile walk distance from a pedestrian access point) from SB 79.
- ,July 1, 2026, SB 79 goes into effect.
Upcoming Meetings
The following outlines scheduled and pending meetings associated with this update.
| Date and Time | Meeting Type | Location | Purpose | Meeting Materials |
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| Meeting Date: March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM | City Council Meeting | City Council Chambers |
70 N. First Street | Study Session | Coming Soon! |
| Meeting Date: March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM | City Council Meeting | City Council Chambers |
70 N. First Street | To consider adoption of an Interim Ordinance to exclude qualifying sites from SB 79.
| Coming Soon!
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Provide Feedback
We want to hear from you! To provide feedback or ask questions about this process, please contact:
Stephen Rose
Senior Planner
stephenr@campbellca.gov