# Los Angeles Opted Out of Housing Fix

> Los Angeles delays housing reform to 2030, missing statewide housing goals.
- Title: Los Angeles Opted Out of Housing Fix | Shortify
- Summary: Los Angeles delays housing reform to 2030, missing statewide housing goals. Los Angeles delayed SB 79 housing reforms until 2030, permitting only 81,306…
- Keywords: los angeles, sb 79, housing, transit, multifamily, housing needs assessment, regional housing needs assessment, business, local, Los, Angeles, Opted
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/commentary/oped-los-angeles-opted-out-of-housing-fix
- Author: staff-author
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:14:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: los angeles, sb 79, housing, transit, multifamily, housing needs assessment, regional housing needs assessment, business, local
## California enacts SB 79
California enacted SB 79, the 'Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act', on July 1, 2026.
## Los Angeles delays SB 79
Los Angeles adopted two ordinances to postpone SB 79 until 2030 while expanding exempt properties.
## Phased Implementation Ordinance
The ordinance allows temporary exemption until a year after the next Housing Element is released, likely in 2030.
## Low-Rise Ordinance
The ordinance upzones properties that currently don’t qualify for temporary exemption so they do.
## Housing shortfall
Los Angeles permitted 81,306 units against a 456,643 target by 2029, falling further behind.
## Economic consequences
Employers struggle to recruit workers, professionals leave for less expensive regions, and businesses face higher wage pressures.
## Los Angeles misses housing boom
Los Angeles faces higher transaction costs, lengthy approvals, and regulatory uncertainty compared to neighboring cities.
## Key takeaway

Los Angeles delayed SB 79 housing reforms until 2030, permitting only 81,306 units against a 456,643 target by 2029.