L.A.’s Next Housing Shock: A Permanent 60‑Day Fast Track, Plus a Tighter Rent Cap
Los Angeles is advancing a permanent ordinance to fast-track all-affordable housing approvals, building on the success of Emergency Directive 1. Simultaneously, the City Council approved major rent control reforms, capping regulated rent hikes at 4%. Both measures aim to speed affordable housing delivery and protect tenants, but key details remain under debate.