Who Files ED1 Applications in Los Angeles?

A smiling real estate agent hands over the house keys to a young couple inside their new home. The joyful expressions capture a milestone moment of ownership, trust, and achievement in the home-buying journey.

When Los Angeles introduced Executive Directive 1 (ED1), many developers felt hopeful. It promised a faster, simpler path for affordable housing approvals. But soon after, Jake Heller, owner and lead consultant at JDJ Consulting Group, noticed a common issue. Clients came in with stalled or rejected ED1 applications. Most didn’t know who could legally file […]

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