Yes, this housing issue doesn't sort out along your standard political lines.

And, it's even an interesting debate regarding political philosophy.  A lot of the YIMBY movement is top-down (state level bureaucrats trying to coerce neighborhoods into allowing development they don't want.)

(But then, the neighborhood restrictions are neighbors trying to constrain what a parcel owner can do with his own land.)

So it's an interesting political football.

SimpleStacker

In Washington state, the YIMBY movement curiously spans left and right. It seems like the real dividing line is home-owners vs everyone else. And sadly, homeowners are a stronger political base (less likely to move, can bring more resources to bear).

In California, I'd imagine prop 13 strengthens this. Which is to say: I wouldn't hold your breath for a sudden flood of more abundant housing.

econ

Construction_and_Engineering

Multifamily housing starts jumped to highest level of 2025 in December

BlokchainB

In Washington state, the YIMBY movement curiously spans left and right. It seems like the real dividing line is home-owners vs everyone else. And sadly, homeowners are a stronger political base (less likely to move, can bring more resources to bear). 

In California, I'd imagine prop 13 strengthens this. Which is to say: I wouldn't hold your breath for a sudden flood of more abundant housing.