Some California Sanity on Housing

Good news from California, of all places. The city of Santa Ana is trying to do something about its housing shortage, and other cities in the state should take note.

For years, Santa Ana has required anyone building a multi family complex with 20 or more units to offer some apartments at a discount or else pay a penalty. Since 2015 that “in-lieu fee” has been a whopping $15 per habitable square foot, but last week the City Council voted 5-2 to cut that to $5. The proposal must pass...