Housing
Stories covering new housing developments, affordable housing policy and homelessness
Redlands Chamber takes uncommon role in tackling homelessness
Through the New Beginnings program, the Chamber has connected dozens with jobs and helped contribute to a 31% year-over-year decline in homelessness.
Homelessness is dropping in California counties. But funding cuts could derail that progress
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California counties are reporting
County officials warn of property tax payment scam
Residents urged to be cautious of fake bills, fraudulent calls as 2025–26 tax bills go out in October
Redlands moves to streamline ADU process with pre-approved design program
The city will partner with RRM Design Group to streamline the Accessory Dwelling Unit creation process and boost affordable housing options.
Redlands rezones land for 2,300 homes to meet state housing mandate
City Council advances major plan despite environmental impacts flagged in new report
Redlands homeless population drops 31% amid $40 million response
City sees second year of progress as outreach and shelter investments show impact, according to Point-in-Time Count
Redlands rezoning plan clears key hurdle, paving way for 2,400+ new homes
Planning Commission votes to advance sweeping land-use changes tied to state housing mandate
Redlands to begin replanting historic England Grove
Tree removal set for May; new irrigation and 784 orange trees to follow before city takes ownership
Council to discuss purchase of Step Up in Redlands housing site
After cutting ties with developer Shangri-La Industries, city officials will discuss acquiring the property that houses more than 100 formerly homeless residents.
85 apartments approved for downtown Redlands Transit Village
The three-story development at Eureka Street and Stuart Avenue will bring new housing, retail space, and public walkways to a vacant downtown lot—advancing the city’s goal of creating more walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods.
Redlands builds for high and low incomes — but leaves out the middle class
City has made progress on housing goals since 2021, but Moderate-income units remain far behind as 'missing middle' households struggle to find options.
Meadowlark Subdivision housing project revisions approved
A 98-home development at San Bernardino and Wabash Avenues moves forward with updated designs.