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Pro-Housing Policy Handbook

The YIMBY / YIMBY Action Pro-Housing Policy Handbook is your go-to guide for understanding, developing, and passing impactful housing supply solutions in your area. Each entry contains policy summaries, example legislation, academic resources, political insights, and talking points to help legislators and advocates make effective change for housing affordability. Whether you’re starting from scratch, looking for ways to improve existing housing policy, or just searching for new ideas, this handbook can set you on the path to success.

Parking Reform

Click to learn more about parking reform policy

Accessory Dwelling Units

Click to learn more about ADU policy

Housing Near Jobs

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Third Party Permit Approval

Click to learn more about third party approval policy

Single Stair Reform

Click to learn more about single stair reform policy

Yes in God's Backyard

Click to learn more about YIGBY policy

Office to Housing Conversions

Click to learn more about office conversion policy

We’re always making updates and adding new entries, so if you’d like to recommend policies for the handbook, share resources for an existing entry, or provide other feedback, just send us an email. We’d love to hear from you!