Small Lot Design Guidelines: An Illustrated Guide for Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles’ Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines provide a framework for creating high-quality, context-sensitive infill housing on smaller lots. This ordinance allows for fee-simple ownership of homes in areas typically zoned for apartments, reducing lot sizes, setbacks, and eliminating standardized open space and guest parking requirements. Over ten years after adoption, the ordinance […]
Urban Lot Split SB 9 Requirements Made Easy
Many California homeowners want to know whether an SB 9 urban lot split is worth it. The short answer is yes for many properties. It can help you create more housing, prepare for rental income, or improve the value of your land. Yet the process can still feel confusing. Every city has its own checklist. […]
Your Most Asked Questions About Developing Lot Split Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city full of opportunities for property owners. If you own a lot, you may have many questions: what you can build, whether you can split your lot, and how laws like SB 9 or AB ___ affect your options. This guide answers the most common questions about developing your property in […]
UCLA’s New 19-Story Student Tower Is a Wake-Up Call for L.A.’s Housing Future
Los Angeles has spent years talking about its housing crisis. Too few homes. Too many people. Not enough land that feels politically “safe” to build on. But while the debate drags on across the city, UCLA has quietly done something bold — and honestly, refreshing. It’s planning to build a 19-story student housing tower near […]
The State of Multifamily Construction Permits Los Angeles: 2025 Review
The State of Multifamily Construction Permits in Los Angeles: 2025 Review Los Angeles is building—but not as fast as it should. After years of record-breaking rents and housing debates, 2025 has turned into a reality check for the city’s multifamily construction sector. Building permits are still being filed, yes, but the volume, speed, and confidence […]
Irvine’s Housing Boom and What It Signals for Los Angeles Developers in 2025
A Tale of Two Markets, One Growing Pressure When WalletHub named Irvine the hottest real estate market in California, few were surprised. The city has long been a model for planned growth, high-performing schools, and corporate stability. But beneath the good news lies a more complicated story — one that Los Angeles developers, investors, and […]
AB 2011 vs SB 6: Which Housing Law Works Best for Your Property?
AB 2011 vs SB 6 were both designed to unlock more housing in California, especially in underused commercial corridors. But they take very different approaches. This guide breaks down how each law works, compares timelines, approvals, and site eligibility, and helps developers, property owners, and consultants decide which path may work best for their project.
California Housing Bills – Comprehensive Overview & Analysis by JDJ Consulting Group
California Housing Bills – Comprehensive Overview & Analysis by JDJ Consulting Group California housing bills and crisis aren’t new—but 2025 is shaping up to be a major turning point. From Los Angeles to San Diego, developers have long struggled with a tough mix of rising construction costs, zoning delays, and environmental regulations. At JDJ Consulting Group, we […]
Eight Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots: SB 1211 Explained
Eight Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots: SB 1211 Explained California has been trying to fix its housing shortage for years. But despite dozens of new laws, many families still can’t find homes they can afford. At the same time, thousands of apartment buildings have large backyards, driveways, or parking lots that sit unused. What if […]
Adaptive Re‑Use Ordinance 2.0: Turning Offices into Housing
Los Angeles is giving old office buildings a new purpose. With Adaptive Re‑Use Ordinance 2.0, the city now makes it easier to convert vacant commercial spaces into housing. This guide breaks down what’s changed, how the process works, and why adaptive reuse could be the key to solving LA’s housing crisis — without building from scratch.
