Factory-built housing hasn’t taken off in California yet, but this year might be different
Summary
The Los Angeles Times piece traces the long history of factory-built housing and why California might be on the verge of a breakthrough in 2026. It explains how off-site construction could reduce timelines and costs, the obstacles of upfront factory costs, financing, labor, and regulatory hurdles, and the policy levers lawmakers are considering to unlock scale. It also cautions that factory housing is not a silver bullet but a potential piece of the housing solution with the right conditions.