Los Angeles faces a severe housing crisis, with over half a million units lacking, primarily due to lengthy permit processes. Recent fires have exacerbated this issue, leading to faster approvals for identical rebuilds only, thus neglecting diverse housing needs. In contrast, successful reforms in Texas show a productive path forward. Texas cities, once similarly constrained, adopted bipartisan measures to streamline approvals, which positively impacted housing availability and rents. Adopting similar reforms could position Los Angeles to combat its housing deficit more effectively.
A simple, proven reform could stem the city's spiraling housing crisis.
More than half a million units, by some estimates, create one of the worst housing shortages in the country.
Securing permits for construction takes an average of 15 months for a single-family home.
Delays could mean Southern California's housing crisis could plumb new depths.
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