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Changes to Federal Homelessness Funding Could Undo Years of Progress in California

Author: Ryan Finnigan, Deputy Director of Research California has been investing significantly in permanent housing for people exiting homelessness in recent years. The supply of permanent supportive housing (PSH)—an evidence-based housing model…
Research and Policy

California’s Building Code Appeals Process: A Quiet but Crucial Lever for Housing

California’s housing crisis has precipitated substantial zoning and land use reforms, as well as funding investments. However, one of the most technical and least-examined components of the housing delivery system—the building code…
Commentary and Analysis

Understanding Housing Supply Bills That Go Into Effect in 2026 

Webinar | Wed, Nov 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am PT/1:00 – 2:00pm ET The year 2025 was a banner year for big bills to support housing supply and land use reforms.…
Events

Navigating the Post-Subsidy Cliff: Considerations for Families Approaching the End of Rapid Rehousing

Authors:   Tessa Nápoles, Postdoctoral Researcher, Terner Center Christina Economy, Research Associate, Terner Center Carolina Reid, Faculty Research Advisor, Terner Center Rapid Rehousing (RRH) programs, which provide time-limited rental subsidies and case…
Research and Policy

California Housing Supply and Land Use Legislative Round-Up 2025

Authors: William Fulton, Fellow Julie Aguilar, Research Analyst The year 2025 has been significant for high-impact housing supply and land use reforms. Notable bills include Senate Bill (SB) 79 (Wiener), the transit-oriented…
Research and Policy

Supporting the Implementation of CalAIM within Permanent Supportive Housing

In 2022, California embarked on an ambitious effort to improve its Medi-Cal system—the state’s Medicaid program that insures nearly 15 million people, or 40 percent of California’s residents. It joined other states…
Research and Policy