About

Que Es YIMBY Latino?

A National Network of Local Groups

YIMBY Action started out as a group advocating for housing in San Francisco, one of the worst cities in the U.S. in terms of housing cost and availability. Since then, we’ve teamed up with people in other growing cities and towns across the U.S. who saw housing become more expensive and scarce in their communities. Now, YIMBY Action has chapters from coast to coast of the US. Through our network, chapters get access to training, tools, and a community of other people passionate about housing.

We Care About Housing

YIMBY Latino started in 2023 from Latinos in YIMBY Action. It is a group of pro-Housing activists that self-ids as Latino, Latina, Latinx, YIMBY or all of the above. Our motto is "¡Sí En Mi Barrio!", a Spanish version of Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY).

We encourage to welcome more Neighbors in our Latino/a/x Neighborhoods. Welcoming Refugees, Immigrants & all Newcomers with homes. Latino-led @yimbyaction Chapter.

Central Freeway: Gray to Green Walking tour, SF

"'close your eyes, what do you hear? Do you like the sounds?' ...talking about Health, green space, and Redlining because of freeways" - Grey to Green Walking Tour hosted by YIMBY Latino

@contrerasforca demo'ing "close your eyes, what do you hear? Do you like the sounds?" Related to @vision_blvd & @ACMelendrez talking about Health, green space, and Redlining because of freeways pic.twitter.com/faKorOGtM5
— YIMBY Latino (@YIMBYLatino) July 22, 2023

YIMBYs have experienced housing struggles that are all too common...

For example:

Overcrowding Homes
Struggling to find a home that fits their budget
Moving far away from work or their community to find affordable housing
Having friends and family move away to find affordable housing
Commuting for hours a day
Spending years on waitlists for income-qualified housing
Homelessness

For many, becoming a YIMBY is a way to try to fix the systemic problems that have affected them personally.