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June 2026 Newsletter
House Advances 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as FY 2027 HUD Budget Proposes Deep Cuts
Federal housing policy entered a consequential new phase this month as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the amended bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to [...]
Governor’s May Revise Sets Stage for Budget Negotiations
Governor Newsom released the last proposed budget of his tenure on May 14, laying the foundation for deliberations to create a final budget in [...]
Leadership Changes Signal Continued Evolution of California’s Housing Finance Landscape
California’s housing and homelessness infrastructure continues to evolve through a series of notable leadership appointments at both the regional and state levels. Over the [...]
LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency’s First $100M NOFA Sets the Stage for Larger-Scale Investments Ahead
Article Contributor: Edwin Peart, Senior Associate, Strategic Partnerships | Global Policy Leadership Academy In April 2026, the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency [...]
What We’re Reading
REPORTS / RESOURCES
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 5.14.2026 | Office of Governor Gavin Newsom | May 2026
Revolving Loan Funds: The Hottest Trend in Housing Finance | Remapping Debate | May 2026
California Governor’s Forum Highlights Top Housing Issues Facing the Next Administration | Terner Center for Housing at UC Berkeley | May 2026
Post-Occupancy Evaluations for Affordable Housing Design | Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard | May 2026
ARTICLES/MEDIA
Former Costa Mesa Leader Named Chief of L.A. County Affordable Housing Agency | LA Times | May 22, 2026
Houston Habitat for Humanity Builds Modular Homes in One-Third the Construction Time of Traditional Houses | Planetizen | May 20, 2026
HUD Chief Defends Proposed Budget Cuts Amid Senate Scrutiny | Smart Cities Dive | May 18, 2026
How a Landlord Tried to Silence Tenants and Stop the Shelterforce Story | Shelterforce | May 18, 2026
Insurance Commissioner Candidates Float Bigger California Role | CalMatters | May 16, 2026
15 Housing Markets with the Biggest Home Price Declines Since the Pandemic Boom Ended | Fast Company | May 16, 2026
Newsom’s Last Budget: Cut California Spending Now, Save for the AI Bubble to Burst | CalMatters | May 14, 2026
California’s Second-Largest Home Insurer to Raise Rates This Fall | San Francisco Chronicle | May 11, 2026
Above the Tracks: China’s Unique Model for Transit-Oriented Development | Planetizen | May 8, 2026
‘Buckshot’ or Moonshot? Dem Candidates to Replace Newsom Offer Grand Plans for More Housing | Politico | May 7, 2026
With Rent Relief and Free Lawyers, LA Courts Attempt to Stop Evictions Before They Get to Trial | LAist | May 1, 2026