Press Release: YIMBY Law Announces National Expansion to Enforce Pro-Housing Laws Across the US
/San Francisco, CA— Today, YIMBY Law has announced plans to expand its pro-housing law enforcement across the country. The organization will hire two additional staff to support the expansion, including a Research Attorney and a Legal Associate. This expansion will allow cities and counties across the country to be held accountable for following state laws supported by and passed by YIMBYs.
“We’re excited to expand our work to support more housing across the country,” said Jessamyn Garner, Communications Director at YIMBY Law. “YIMBY Action chapters and other pro-housing groups have asked for legal support and we’re looking forward to being able to provide it.”
Since its founding in 2019, YIMBY Law has enforced and facilitated the implementation of pro-housing laws in California. It has won over ten lawsuits and appeals, led the Campaign for Fair Housing Elements, and sent hundreds of warning letters to cities and counties that have violated state housing laws. In the first few weeks of 2024, YIMBY Law has filed two lawsuits against the City of Los Angeles for illegally delaying 100% affordable housing projects.
YIMBY Law’s expansion will build on recent pro-housing state law wins in states with YIMBY Action chapters and provide support for housing projects that are proposed throughout the US. YIMBY Law will write support letters, provide technical assistance to advocates and city officials, and where necessary, file lawsuits to ensure cities and counties follow pro-housing laws. Support can be requested via YIMBY Law’s website.
YIMBY Law is accepting applications for its two new positions, Research Attorney and Legal Associate. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at midnight Pacific Time.
“Housing law enforcement is sorely needed, especially in places where pro-housing laws have recently passed,” said Sonja Trauss, Executive Director of YIMBY Law. “We’re looking forward to holding more cities accountable and making sure we achieve abundant, affordable housing everywhere in the US.”