AB 1623: Planning and zoning: regional housing needs allocation and annual report: student housing quarters.

The bill aims to amend the government code to increase the count of student housing quarters toward a local government's share of the regional housing needs allocation. This applies to certain types of student housing quarters built within the jurisdiction, regardless of whether they have been completed or issued permits. The bill requires the department of housing and community development to count these quarters toward the local government's progress. The annual report to various entities must include information on the number of these quarters and the income category they satisfy. The bill also includes findings and declarations stating that its provisions address a statewide concern and apply to all cities, including charter cities.