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AB 2058

California Factory-Built Housing Law: inspection: permitting.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anna Caballero and 7 co-sponsors

AB 2058 addresses California's factory-built housing regulations to potentially expand affordable housing options and reduce construction timelines.

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 2058

Legislative bill overview

AB 2058 is a California bill introduced by John Harabedian concerning factory-built housing. The bill was recently read for the first time and referred to print, with potential committee hearing scheduled for March 21, 2026. At this early stage, specific provisions have not been publicly detailed.

Why is this important

Factory-built housing has emerged as a potential solution to California's housing shortage and affordability crisis by reducing construction costs and timelines compared to traditional on-site building. Legislation in this area could affect housing supply, construction industry practices, building code compliance, and affordable housing development across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Building code standards – Balancing streamlined approval processes for factory-built units with maintaining safety and quality standards
  • Labor and construction industry impact – Concerns from traditional construction sectors about job displacement versus efficiency gains
  • Local zoning and land use – Potential conflict between state-level factory-built housing incentives and local municipal control over housing development

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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