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Why is San Francisco lagging so far behind on housing permit targets?

Phil Matier
Phil Matier
Episode • Aug 1, 2023 • 2m

Reports show San Francisco is falling far behind its neighbors when it comes to new housing permits. Preliminary data shows the city is on track to permit less than one new housing unit per day this year, putting it well behind pace to meet housing goals.

KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier for more on why this process is moving so much more slowly in San Francisco compared to other parts of the Bay Area.

 

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