Regulatory Rollbacks Begin to Combat California’s Housing Crisis

California’s regulatory snarl perfectly encapsulates a key flaw of intrusive governance: The ‘fix’ for one problem often creates another.

Panoramic view of a neighborhood in Anaheim, California. Nancy Pauwels/Shutterstock

Commentary

California is home to numerous profitable industries, but many of the state’s residents struggle to survive under the weight of big government. Case in point: Excessive regulations have suffocated the state’s housing market and led to some of the nation’s highest rents and most expensive homes.