Los Angeles Housing Permits Dropped 23% in 2024 – What It Really Means

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Los Angeles approved 23% fewer housing permits in 2024 compared to 2023. Rising costs, tough rules, and policy shifts slowed down construction across the city. This drop shows why housing feels so expensive and hard to build. Developers, renters, and homeowners are all feeling the pressure.

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