The California Legislature amended the Surplus Land Act in 2019, AB 1486 (Ting), to substantially strengthen the provisions of the law to prioritize affordable housing development.

AB 1486 Frequently Asked Questions on the Surplus Land Act and a flow chart for the process.

Surplus Land Act (AB 1486)-Understanding the SLA (Presentation Slides on AB 1486)

In April 2021, the Department of Housing and Community Development issued guidance on the amended Surplus Land Act.