Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse.

CA AB2320 aims to amend existing laws related to the Multifamily Housing Program and the Homekey initiative in California. The bill focuses on allowing the adaptive reuse of properties, meaning it will facilitate converting existing buildings into multifamily housing. This could help address the state's housing shortage by repurposing underutilized structures.

CA AB2320 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Tri Ta (R), currently “Passed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 45 of them sponsored by Tri Ta.

The key recorded vote (A, August 31, 2026) ended 78–0 and passed.

Supporters of AB2320 would highlight that this bill is a proactive step towards increasing affordable housing options in California. They would argue that by promoting adaptive reuse, the state can efficiently utilize existing buildings, reduce construction waste, and provide homes to those in need more quickly.

Critics of AB2320 might express concerns that the focus on adaptive reuse could lead to inadequate housing quality if not properly regulated. They may argue that repurposing buildings without thorough oversight could compromise safety standards and lead to subpar living conditions for residents.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.