Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why
Only 32 jurisdictions are on track for very low-income goals, while 212 Southern California cities and counties missed the halfway mark.
- Of the 212 Southern California cities and counties that crossed their housing target halfway point this year, all but four failed to meet State goals for affordable units and are now subject to streamlining laws.
- Since 2017, State lawmakers have required local governments to fast-track apartment projects in jurisdictions halfway through their planning cycles that haven't permitted half their affordable housing targets. Private developers argue affordability requirements and higher wage standards make projects infeasible in most neighborhoods.
- Irvine, on pace for market-rate units, has permitted only 9% of very low-income housing needed by 2030. Only 32 jurisdictions—less than 6%—are on track to hit very low targets, revealing stark affordability shortfalls across the region.
- Jason Rhine, lobbyist with the League of California Cities, argues cities "cannot require developers to develop." Laura Foote of YIMBY Action counters that cities control zoning and permitting, failing to welcome enough development.
- Despite ambitious State planning targets requiring nearly 2.5 million units over eight years, California builds just north of 100,000 homes annually. Without new subsidies, the gap between planning and production will persist.
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Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why
Every eight years, state housing regulators give cities and counties across California an especially dreaded homework assignment: Make a plan for a bunch of new homes.
Less than 6% of California cities are building enough housing for very low-income households
Less than 6% of California cities are building enough housing for very low-income households Diana Ionescu Wed, 08/12/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Homes under construction in Lake Forest, California. An analysis of California housing permits reveals that less than a third of jurisdictions are on track to meet their state-mandated housing goals, and less than 6% could hit their targets for housing for the lowest-income famil…
Almost Nowhere in California is Building Enough, According to the State. Here’s Why - Sonoma Valley Sun
By Ben Christopher This article originally was published by CalMatters Every eight years, state housing regulators give cities and counties across California an especially dreaded homework assignment: Make a plan for a bunch of new homes. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration assigns localities goals to hit at four different affordability levels. Collectively, the numbers represent the
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