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 housing. The region struggles to build enough homes despite State-mandated planning.
- Private developers argue that State affordability requirements and higher wage standards make projects infeasible in most neighborhoods. Since 2018, the State's streamlining law has greenlit 27,961 units, falling short of ambitious goals.
- While cities like Irvine are on pace for market-rate housing, only 32 jurisdictions—less than 6%—are on track to hit very low-income targets. Irvine has permitted just 9% of very low-income units needed by decade's end.
- Cities cannot require developers to develop, said Jason Rhine of the League of California Cities. Yet Laura Foote of YIMBY Action argues cities control zoning and permitting, failing to welcome new housing.
- Despite ambitious targets from Gov Gavin Newsom's administration, housing construction remains just north of 100,000 homes annually. Without significant new subsidies or bond funding, the State will struggle to close the housing supply gap.
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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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