In a move to overhaul how California manages its housing and homelessness response, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed to divide the state’s Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into two distinct entities — the California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) and the Business and Consumer Services Agency.
With no veto coming from the California State Legislature before a July 4 deadline, the split is set to go into effect on July 1, 2026.
According to the proposal, the restructuring aims to “create a more integrated and effective administrative framework for addressing the state’s housing and homelessness challenges.”…