Liam Dillon

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LA Times reporter; California housing policy, permitting, and affordability.

Mansion Tax Repeal Initiative Secures Ballot Spot
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Mansion Tax Repeal Initiative Secures Ballot Spot

Looks like the statewide initiative that would chop Los Angeles' ULA "mansion tax" is going to qualify for the November ballot per @JeremyBWhite in Playbook PM. Backers are turning in 1.2m signatures and need just 874k valid ones https://t.co/WVH0LOnGQi

By Liam Dillon
Permits Drive 50% Premium, Blocking LA Housing Supply
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Permits Drive 50% Premium, Blocking LA Housing Supply

Developers are willing to pay 50% more for land that already has permits to build in the city of Los Angeles: "Overall, our results suggest permitting is a major barrier to housing supply in Los Angeles"

By Liam Dillon