The 2019-20 Budget: What Can Be Done to Improve Local Planning for Housing?

Feb 20, 2019 - In this section, we offer some ideas for improvements in long ‑term planning. We then offer comments on the Governor ’s proposal to link transportation funding to communities ’ progress toward longer ‑term housing goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3938

The 2019-20 Budget: Considerations for Governor's Proposals to Address Homelessness

Feb 21, 2019 - Additionally, the administration should explain how the services offered through the WPC pilots would interact with similar housing support programs for individuals with mental illness, such as NPLH.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3942

Making Government Make Sense: A More Rational Structure for State and Local Government [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 1993 - We offer a model of a rational organization (or "realignment") of state, county, city, and special district responsibilities. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/156

The 2014-15 Budget: Changes to a Local Infrastructure Financing Tool [Publication Details]

Mar 11, 2014 - This report (1) describes the Governor’s proposal, (2) comments on various aspects the proposal, and (3) offers recommendations for the Legislature to consider. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2970

The 2022-23 Budget: The Governor's Housing Plan

Feb 14, 2022 - For the 2023 ‑24 augmentation, HCD plans to offer the funding in a similar matter —in conjunction with the October 2023 AHSC NOFA and, if funds remained, in the spring SuperNOFA. Awards would be anticipated in late 2023 ‑24 for AHSC and early in the 2024 ‑25 for the SuperNOFA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4535

The 2019-20 May Revision: Opportunity Zones

May 11, 2019 - Past Experience Offers Insights on Magnitude of Possible Windfalls. Past experience with New Market Tax Credits also can shed some light on how much of the proposed state Opportunity Zone benefit would be windfalls for investors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4038

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing

Feb 9, 2016 - In time, such an approach offers the great est potential benefits to the most Californians. References Early, D. W. (2000). Rent Control, Rental Housing Supply, and the Distribution of Tenant Benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3345

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, the Legislature might consider adopting statewide guidance and standards, assessing and addressing data gaps, offering support and coordination, and providing targeted fiscal support. The Legislature also will want to think about steps the state can take—and avoid taking—to ensure it does not exacerbate climate impacts, as well as how to prioritize across its various climate response priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

How Has COVID-19 Affected Renters and Homeowners?

Jan 19, 2021 - Moreover, the expiration of the eviction protections offered by A B  3088 at the end of January creates significant uncertainty for renters going forward. Until the pandemic is behind us and jobs can fully return, some renters may continue to accrue rental debt and face a risk of homelessness or housing instability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4312

Perspectives on Helping Low-Income Californians Afford Housing [Publication Details]

Feb 9, 2016 - In this follow up to California’s High Housing Costs: Causes and Consequences, we offer additional evidence that facilitating more private housing development in the state’s coastal urban communities would help make housing more affordable for low–income Californians.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3345