SB 9 in 2026: Is California's Lot Split Law Dead or Alive?

When SB 9 passed in 2022, we were one of the first channels to cover it! We released multiple videos, had dozens and dozens of conversations with California property owners sitting on large single family lots — and almost every single one hit the same wall. They couldn't find a civil engineer who actually knew how to navigate the process and would stand behind the results.Tonight we're fixing that. Gloria Riechers is the COO of Riechers Engineering — the firm her father Peter built over 45 years, including time as city engineer for Calistoga and town engineer for Yountville. He sat on the other side of the approval counter. When they tell you how a city is going to respond to an SB 9 application, they're not guessing. The firm now has 65 approvals statewide, 240+ total projects underway, and accounts for roughly a third of all SB 9 project approvals in California.✅ Is SB 9 still valid in 2026 — and what happened to all the lawsuits and charter city pushback? ✅ Can you do a lot split if you have a tenant, an existing mortgage, or a pool on the parcel? ✅ What does a lot split actually cost, how long does it take, and what does the net value increase look like? ✅ Which properties look promising but are actually deal killers — and what disqualifies a lot on paper? ✅ Does splitting your lot trigger a property tax reassessment in California?🔗 Check your property's eligibility - 👉 https://riechersengineering.com/sb9-eligibility-check/ 🏘️ Tired of being a California landlord? Exit your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches 👉 https://sellwithtenants.com/📞 Work with Christian 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ 🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)#WIREassociates #SB9 #CivilEngineer