Workforce Housing

A diverse housing market is critical to the long-term success of Orange County. A broad spectrum of housing products needs to be made available to residents, whether it’s a single family detached home or a new high-rise condominium home, residents of the county need affordable choices. OCBC strongly believes that the cities within Orange County must plan to meet our current and future housing needs.

Workforce Housing Committee

The driving force to OCBC’s Workforce Housing initiative is the Workforce Housing Committee. This action committee provides public policy direction to OCBC’s Board of Directors. For more information on how to get involved in the committee, please contact Kate Klimow, Vice President of Government Affairs.

Workforce Housing Scorecard

A first-of-its-kind examination of the past, current and future supply of housing in Orange County. The product of over a year of research by OCBC Vice President of Research, Dr. Wallace Walrod, the Scorecard is intended to act a starting point to foster dialogue to address the critical shortage of workforce housing throughout Orange County.

Workforce Housing Toolkit

OCBC’s Workforce Housing Toolkit is a guide for public officials and policy makers, the business community, and the public residing in Orange County. Found within the toolkit are strategies and programs that provide the tools residents of Orange County can use to establish policies for making workforce housing available and affordable for the long-term. The Housing Toolkit Website presents information on the latest housing developments, programs and strategies that impact the availability and affordability of workforce housing. These tools and case studies may be found locally in Orange County as well as throughout the state of California.

Workforce Housing Resources and Links

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