Eugene Jones, Jr.

16/10/2026

For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in.

It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment.

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Supporters of Prop 1 say California desperately needs money make a dent in its homelessness and affordability crisis.

16/10/2026

HUD’s proposal to allocate as much as $1.3 billion of this year’s $4 billion homeless services budget towards transitional housing and supportive services.

This greatly decreases funding for permanent supportive housing, a strategy that experts and advocates contend is more effective.

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Housing First has been part of homelessness policy for decades. Experts says the Trump administration's alternative doesn't measure up.

15/10/2026

The HHS and HUD recently released a “Treatment First” toolkit to combat addiction and homelessness.

Extensive experience and research indicate that the administration’s punitive approach will ultimately keep people from accessing both housing and treatment.

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The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

15/10/2026

Currently, a high-cost county is generally defined as an area where more than 40 percent of households spend more than 30 percent of income on housing.

Using American Community Survey data for 2020–24, we find that the current threshold of 40 percent of households applies to only about 30 percent of the nation.

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The Community Reinvestment Act threshold should be lowered to 35 percent to reach more households, not raised as is currently being considered.

14/10/2026

On July 1, California enacted one of the most significant housing reforms in decades.

SB 79 overrides local zoning to allow the development of multifamily housing up to nine stories near qualifying bus, metro, and rail stops, creating more housing supply and more affordable units.

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On July 1, California enacted one of the most significant housing reforms in decades. SB 79, also known as the “Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit

14/10/2026

LIHTC financing, including acquisition and rehabilitation credits, could give housing developers an edge over conventional buyers and help ensure the long-term preservation of affordable homes.

The real challenge, however, is timing.

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A 20‑property affordable portfolio is hitting the market, and the seller wants a clean, all‑cash close in 180 days. | A rushed bridge acquisition can jeopardize valuable LIHTC credits. Learn why related-party structuring must begin before you close.

13/10/2026

Since 2020, lawmakers in six states have passed legislation reducing zoning discrimination against manufactured housing.

That makes 31 states that now set limits on their localities’ authority to zone out this inexpensive type of home.

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Manufactured housing could help fulfill the demand, but regulations still make it too hard to create these sorely needed inexpensive homes.

13/10/2026

If I could redesign housing policy tomorrow, I wouldn't begin by asking:
How many programs can we create? I'd ask: What outcomes are we trying to produce?
And perhaps most importantly: What does success look like to the person who actually lives there? That last question has a way of changing the conversation.

Housing is about humans. Not units.

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12/10/2026

Under the new rules, developers will be able to build four-story buildings with one primary stair and a secondary egress.

Housing proponents hope single-stair reform could spur the modest infill projects the plan was meant to facilitate, but some said the plan didn’t go far enough.

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Housing proponents hope single-stair reform could help spur the sort of modest infill projects that Mayor Daniel Lurie has backed but some said his plan didn’t go far enough.

12/10/2026

The CDT currently has about $3 billion under management in debt and equity capital supporting more than 33,000 affordable homes and 115,000 residents.

CDT’s debt business has accelerated as higher rates have reshaped lender competition. Smaller affordable housing loans remain a particular focus.

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Strong lending activity, disciplined equity acquisitions, and a $50 million capital raise are positioning CDT to expand through an uncertain market.