Inclusionary Zoning Backfires in California | California News

California’s housing crisis just got a twist: new research warns that popular inclusionary zoning policies might be making things worse by slashing new construction by nearly a third, ironically driving up costs for everyone. With median rents nearing $3,000 and building a single unit costing over $400,000—three times the national average—cities are struggling to meet demand. While meant to boost affordable units, these rules may be acting like a hidden tax on development, shrinking supply and worsening affordability in the long run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b70b31c41dbe90e6