The City of Davis has issued permits for 805 single-family homes, 1,596 multi-family rental units, 262 accessory dwelling units, and 155 multi-family ownership units over the past 17 years, with a significant decrease in housing production in 2025 compared to recent years.
California lawmakers are pushing for a shift to factory-built housing in an effort to reduce construction costs and increase housing supply, with the goal of making 2026 the “Year of the Housing Factory”.
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the funding of nearly 1,000 new affordable rental homes in Los Angeles County to help fire survivors rebuild their lives and remain in their communities.
California’s housing reforms are being enforced, with the state using litigation, court orders, and suspension of local land use authority to ensure compliance, as demonstrated by the recent legal victory against Huntington Beach.
The Upper Westside Specific Plan in Sacramento County is a large-scale housing proposal that has been met with opposition, but is still in the process of being approved and could significantly impact the region’s housing numbers if completed.
The Davis City Council held a marathon workshop on the Village Farms project, while the Davis Joint Unified School District warned of the consequences of inaction on housing, including declining enrollment, program cuts, and possible school closures, highlighting the need for affordable housing in Davis.
San Diego has become a model for other cities in California seeking to increase housing production and reduce delays, by restructuring its planning and permitting processes, conducting full environmental analysis upfront, and providing density bonuses for projects near major transit hubs.
By Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO – Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes’ bill to expand affordable housing financing has cleared…