California Housing Laws That Go into Effect in 2025
Earlier this fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed over 60 housing-related bills into law, most of which will become effective January 1, 2025. These new laws will shape housing outcomes in many ways, including accelerating housing production, strengthening housing law enforcement, addressing homelessness, and building more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In addition, the November 5 election will have further implications on housing, since voters will decide the fate of local councils, the state legislature, and…
A Renter’s Tax Credit: Improving Affordability through the Tax Code
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Getting Vouchers to Households in Need: Learning from Hawaii’s Lease-in-Place Preference
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How much can new housing contribute to state climate action?
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Opening the Door to Social Housing in the US: Learning from the Italian Model
Author: Ben Metcalf International models…
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