• Who We Are
  • Legislative Agenda
  • Our Priorities
    • Informal Economy
    • Affordable Housing
    • LACAHSA
    • Tenant Rights
  • Join Us

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Affordable Housing

Exclusionary zoning and redlining have historically excluded people of color from living in cities across LA County and building generational wealth. Mixed-income housing in resource-rich neighborhoods will lead to more affordable housing.

Our Campaign

Policies that remove housing barriers

Outdated housing policies exacerbate the current economic crisis that is pricing out low-income communities. To ensure both public and private sectors build housing that people can afford, we need local and state governments to update legislation and zoning ordinances that continue to segregate communities.

Our Impact

Diverse and equitable communities

Both modifications to housing policies statewide and enforcement of updated zoning ordinances locally will accelerate the production of affordable multifamily housing—particularly in communities with predominantly single-family residences. More communities will benefit from increased discretionary income, decreased commute times, and greater access to green spaces.

Affordable Housing

Zoning changes that encourage the development of affordable housing in a wider range of neighborhoods can improve housing affordability for all residents—and reduce economic disparities.

Equitable Resources

Mixed-income housing in resource-rich neighborhoods provides historically marginalized communities greater access quality education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

Racial Justice

Exclusionary policies contribute to the housing instability that many low-income communities of color face today. Policies that prioritize equity ensure our housing system has greater accountability.

Take Action

Increase availability and affordability of housing

The demand for affordable housing is clear, but we need the political will to overturn restrictive practices and streamline responsible housing production. Join us as we mobilize our elected representatives to adopt and modify legislation to meet our communities’ need for stable housing. 

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Check out our other priorities

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    Informal Economy

    Workers in the informal economy lack legal recognition and protection, making them vulnerable to exploitation. Integrating informal workers into LA County's formal economy increases their access to resources that support their livelihoods.

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    LACAHSA

    LA County lacks a regional plan for addressing the housing crisis. By cutting through bureaucratic red tape and reducing the cost and time it takes to build affordable housing, LACAHSA aims to keep communities housed.

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    Tenant Rights

    Without legal protections in place, renters are vulnerable to harassment and displacement. Strengthening tenant protections safeguards vulnerable low-income communities of color from the harms of gentrification and real estate speculation.

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