Most Homekey projects were late, and a quarter aren’t done
Each square represents a Homekey project.
Completed: 148
Within 1-year deadline
60
Up to 1 year late
49
Over 1 year late
39
Incomplete: 45
Could finish under 2 years late
22
Will be at least 2 years late
23
Interim to permanent: 55
Failed to materialize: 10
- Note: Projects categorized by whether all construction was completed by a standard 1-year state deadline, as of Dec. 31, 2025. Excludes nine awarded tribal projects and two projects awarded in 2025. Interim-to-permanent projects were awarded state funds to first provide temporary shelter, then convert into permanent housing on varying timelines. About half have successfully completed the full transition to permanent homes. 'Failed to materialize' includes projects that were publicly announced but withdrawn before contracts were executed. See full methodology and download the data.
- Source: CalMatters analysis of public records from local government agencies, plus the state Department of Housing and Community Development and Business and the Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
- Credits: Erica Yee and Kate Li, CalMatters