Recent Newsletters
EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Guidelines Released
In February, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance for $27B in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GHGRF), a program authorized through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These funds aim to speed up the deployment [...]
Dozens of Housing Bills Introduced by the Bill Deadline
Facing a February 17th deadline for the introduction of bills this session, lawmakers unveiled dozens of bills that respond to the State’s housing and homelessness challenges. LeSar Development Consultants will highlight key bills in [...]
“Builder’s Remedy” Becomes a Reality for Many Jurisdictions
The Bay Area’s 101 cities and nine counties had until January 31, 2023, to adopt legally compliant Housing Elements and receive certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) or be [...]
Ballot Measure to Block New Taxes Qualifies for the November 2024 Ballot
A ballot measure that would increase the voter threshold on some taxes and fees has qualified for the November 2024 ballot. Backed by the California Business Roundtable, Kilroy Realty, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers [...]
Lawsuit Targets Los Angeles’ Measure ULA
In addition to facing a ballot measure challenge, Measure ULA has been targeted with a lawsuit that attempts to block its implementation. The Howard Jarvis Association and the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles [...]
Transitioning to All-Electric New Building in LA City
Residential and commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 25% of California’s greenhouse gas emissions, and funding such as the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund can potentially support affordable housing developers in addressing the twin [...]