Key Takeaways SB-79 allows higher residential density near transit starting in 2026. In Los Angeles, this will drive ADU garage conversions, remodels, and property upgrades near Metro lines — increasing demand and construction costs. The zoning shift most homeowners haven’t noticed yet Most LA homeowners are focused on ADUs, garage conversions, and remodel costs . Very few are paying attention to SB-79  — and that’s a mistake. Starting July 2026, California’s transit-oriented