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SB 79

SB 79 Took Effect July 1: Taller Housing Is Now Allowed Near San Francisco Transit Stops

July 2, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)
The Balboa Park BART and Muni station complex and surrounding San Francisco neighborhood, the kind of transit area affected by SB 79 - San Francisco

SB 79, the state law that allows higher-density housing within about half a mile of major transit stops, took effect in San Francisco on July 1, 2026. It applies in eight counties and includes affordability requirements.

Categories News Tags Housing, SB 79, Transit
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