JASON WARD: Why is it so expensive to build affordable homes in California? It takes too long

JASON WARD: Why is it so expensive to build affordable homes in California? It takes too long

The spiraling cost of housing in California has affected virtually every facet of life.

Why is it so expensive to build affordable homes in California? It takes too long

One reason for the seemingly endless upward trajectory of rents is how expensive it is to build new apartments in California.

Why Is It So Expensive to Build Affordable homes in California? It Takes Too Long - Davis Vanguard

California's high cost of housing is due to a spiraling cost of construction, with soft costs such as architectural and engineering fees, and development fees to local governments, contributing significantly to the difference in costs between California and Texas.

Why Is It So Expensive to Build Affordable Homes in CA? It Takes Too Long

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The spiraling cost of housing in California has affected virtually every facet of life. By Jason Ward Special for CalMatters Opinion California has the nation’s largest unsheltered homeless population and among the highest rates of cost-burdened renters and overcrowded homes. One reason for the seemingly endless upward trajectory of rents is how expensive it …