New homes...

Renew urban areas.
New housing revitalizes cities and preserves urban neighborhoods.

Contribute to the economy.
The homebuilding industry is one of the largest industries in California.

Provide jobs.
More than 100,000 people in Southern California work directly on home construction. Thousands more work with the industry, such as engineers, architects and designers.

Increase local revenues.
New homes generate sales and property tax revenues for local municipalities, in addition to money generated from fees assessed on new homes.

Provide natural preserves, wetlands and open space.
California builders set aside as many as three acres of open space for every acre of new housing.

Grow communities.
As a result of new home construction, community amenities such as schools, libraries and parks are improved or built through the payment of development fees.