RE:RE:Southern California is an epicenter in the housing crisisshneps wrote: The statistics utilized in that article are over three years old.
What is the current state of California's housing crisis?
California's housing crisis is still ongoing. The state is facing a severe shortage of affordable housing, with the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in California now at $2,500 per month.
The state also has the highest rate of homelessness in the nation, with over 150,000 people living on the streets or in shelters. The lack of affordable housing has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people have lost their jobs and are unable to pay their rent.
The state has taken steps to address the crisis, including passing legislation to provide more funding for affordable housing and rental assistance, but the crisis is far from over.
What legislation has been passed to provide more funding for affordable housing and rental assistance in California?
In 2019, California passed the More HOMES Act (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, Equity, and Stability) to create more affordable housing and rental assistance.
The act provides $1.75 billion in funding for affordable housing, rental assistance, and homeless services. It also includes provisions to streamline the approval process for housing projects, reduce fees for developers, and provide incentives for cities to build more affordable housing.
Additionally, the state has passed legislation to provide $500 million in emergency rental assistance to help people who have been affected by the pandemic.