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SB 423: Streamlining Housing Approvals in San Francisco

Senate Bill 423 streamlines San Francisco's housing approval process by reducing the timeline for residential developments from about two years to six months. Building on SB 35, it mandates ministerial approval for qualifying projects and expands streamlined approvals to include market-rate housing. The legislation requires the city to meet state housing goals with annual assessments, though challenges like high construction costs and interest rates remain.

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