Housing

The Newsom administration plans to use federal money to double down on motel conversions. Lawmakers press for more funding for other housing programs. 

One plan would give tenant 10 years to repay missed payments; separate bill would allow homeowners to postpone mortgage, auto loan bills for nearly a year.

What will California do to help renters and landlords?

Landlords, renter groups and state lawmakers grapple with who should pay as missed rents pile up in wake of the coronavirus.

On this episode of "Gimme Shelter", separating fact from myth on the relationship between density and COVID-19.

The vast majority of people who were unhoused in California before coronavirus swept across the state are exactly where they were. Encampments still line the streets. Shelters feel more like a risk than a refuge. And affordable housing is as elusive as ever. Watch as they capture moments from their everyday lives — and talk about […]

CalMatters housing reporter Matt Levin will moderate a virtual discussion on Thursday, April 23, at 4 p.m. on what help is available for homeowners and renters struggling to make mortgage payments and rents, and what can be done to help homeless Californians while shelter-in-place orders are in effect. Speakers include: Lisa Sitkin, Senior Staff Attorney, […]

CalMatters housing and data reporter Matt Levin and the Los Angeles Times Liam Dillon discuss what can and can't be fixed about building affordable housing in California.

State officials are trying to find hotel rooms for homeless Californians with COVID-19 or vulnerabilities, but say the logistics are daunting. 

California announces a cost-sharing project with FEMA to place thousands of vulnerable individuals in hotels and motels. Gov. Gavin Newsom also pledges to find a longer-term solution for the homeless.