Recent Newsletters
Strategic Growth Council (SGC) Factory-Built Housing RFI
The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is seeking developers, jurisdictions, and other market participants’ input related to the factory-built housing (FBH) landscape in California. The SGC recognizes factory-built housing (FBH) as an opportunity to accelerate [...]
Governor’s 2025 Budget Proposal
Governor Newsom highlighted the state's housing progress as part of his 2025 budget proposal. Under the Surplus Land Act of 2021, over 30,000 new units have been added to the housing supply, with more [...]
California Legislature Convenes in Light of Wildfire Disasters, Focusing on Key Housing Themes
In Fall 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law over 60 housing-related bills, most of which became effective January 1, 2025. These new laws will likely shape housing outcomes in many ways, including [...]
Rising Housing Insurance Rates are Impacting Owners and Developers
Nearly every day since the recent wildfires in Los Angeles started on January 7th, 2025, the Governor has issued executive orders waiving fees, permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and [...]
New Administration’s First Month Signals Shift in Approach to Housing and Homelessness
The new Trump administration ushered in new appointments and executive orders that both underscored the need for affordable housing and signaled a shift in approach towards housing and homelessness, despite being light on details. [...]
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $100M in Second HUD PRO Housing Grants
Note: Last week, the Trump budget office issued and then rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, sparking widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country. The LeSar team is monitoring [...]