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Event overview
Overview
The California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026 will be held on December 7-8 at JW Marriott Los Angeles.
This event brings together leaders from public agencies, housing authorities, and private developers to discuss the challenges and solutions in California's housing sector.
With over 800 attendees expected, the conference will feature keynotes, panels, and workshops focused on policy, financing, and housing delivery.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: December 2026 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles (L.A. Live), Downtown Los Angeles - confirm exact session dates and times on cahousingconference.com.
- 2Focus: California's affordable housing pipeline - LIHTC equity, bond and debt financing, public land disposition, supportive housing, and modular and prefabricated construction.
- 3Who Attends: Public agency leaders, housing authority and HCD staff, policymakers, developers, investors, lenders, and resident-service providers active in California housing production.
- 4Access: Online registration; General Attendee USD 995 and VIP Attendee USD 1,295, with both tiers rising after October 30; complimentary access for government representatives per the organiser.
- 5Organiser: Weil Consulting and Conference Management Service, conference site cahousingconference.com.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders on effective housing policies and financing strategies. This conference will gather over 800 attendees and 125 speakers to discuss California's housing policies and solutions. Attendees include public agency leaders, policymakers, housing. The California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026 will be held on December 7-8 at JW Marriott Los Angeles. This event brings together leaders from public agencies,.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers in the housing sector. Attendees include public agency leaders, policymakers, housing authorities, developers, and investors. The California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026 will be held on December 7-8 at JW Marriott Los Angeles. This event brings together leaders from public agencies, housing authorities, and private.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Public agency leaders and policymakers
Housing authorities and community development organizations
Developers and investors in affordable housing
Lenders and financial institutions
Architects and urban planners
Nonprofit organizations focused on housing solutions
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Developers and builders of affordable housing
Financial institutions providing housing loans
Consultants and advisors in housing policy
Technology providers for housing solutions
Nonprofit organizations focused on community development
Government agencies involved in housing initiatives
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, syndication, and 4% credit execution
Tax-exempt bond issuance, CDLAC allocation strategy, and construction and permanent debt
Public land disposition, surplus property, and entitlement and CEQA strategy
Modular, panelised, and prefabricated construction systems for multifamily infill
Supportive housing development with linked health and homeless-services funding
Energy efficiency, solar, and green retrofit products for affordable multifamily stock
Compliance, asset management, and resident-services platforms for affordable portfolios
Housing policy, RHNA and housing-element consulting, and data and feasibility tools
Community engagement, design, and construction-management services for public agencies
Location & Facilities
Venue
JW Marriott Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
Facilities
Parking
JW Marriott Los Angeles in Los Angeles typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: JW Marriott Los Angeles in Los Angeles typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at JW Marriott Los Angeles for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
General Attendee
Price increases to $1,195 after October 30.
995VIP Attendee
Price increases to $1,495 after October 30.
1295
Who runs the show
Organisers
Weil Consulting and Conference Management Service
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Los Angeles, United States
Why it matters
Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders on effective housing policies and financing strategies. This conference will gather over 800 attendees and 125 speakers to discuss California's housing policies and solutions.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Los Angeles International
Closest major international gateway and the best default for the JW Marriott Los Angeles. Rideshare and taxi pickups are staged at the LAX-it lot rather than at the terminal curb. Distances and times are approximate; confirm with your transport provider on the day
Approx. 18 mi / 29 km to Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. Live)
to venue
25-45 min (heavier in weekday peaks)
by car
Hollywood Burbank
Smaller, faster-to-navigate airport north of the city; useful when the fare or schedule beats LAX. Traffic on the Hollywood Freeway (US-101) can be heavy in the afternoon. Times are approximate
Approx. 12 mi / 19 km to Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. Live)
to venue
30-50 min depending on freeway traffic
by car
Long Beach
Small airport south of Los Angeles with a compact terminal; a reasonable alternative to LAX if you are arriving from a West Coast hub. Ground transfers are longer, so time the arrival carefully. Times are approximate
Approx. 25 mi / 40 km to Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. Live)
to venue
35-60 min depending on traffic
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live
4-star (host venue hotel)
L.A. Live, Downtown Los AngelesHost property inside the L.A. Live complex - zero commute to sessions. December corporate demand and conference blocks push rates upward; ask about the event rate and confirm cancellation terms before booking.
Freehand Los Angeles
4-star
Downtown Los AngelesDowntown property captured with guest rating 4.1 (3.4K reviews) and an excellent location rating; breakfast is paid, with free Wi-Fi, parking, outdoor pool, air conditioning, pet-friendly policy, fitness centre, and bar. Walkable or a short rideshare to L.A. Live.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Downtown West by IHG
3-star
Downtown Los Angeles WestIHG property captured with guest rating 3.8; free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, outdoor pool, hot tub, and air conditioning. Free parking makes it the practical pick if you plan to drive to the venue.
Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
3-star
Los Angeles (Hollywood area)3-star hotel captured with guest rating 3.6; free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, breakfast, accessible and kid-friendly facilities, smoke-free property. Budget-friendly but not walkable to Downtown, so plan a 20-40 minute rideshare each day.
Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX
2-star
Near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)2-star budget property captured with a discount versus its usual rate; free Wi-Fi, paid parking, outdoor pool, air conditioning, pet-friendly policy, breakfast, accessible and smoke-free facilities. Best for early departures rather than daily venue commuting.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi / rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from LAX to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forLos Angeles International (LAX) to JW Marriott Los Angeles
Pickup is at the LAX-it lot, not the terminal curb. Allow 25-45 minutes for the roughly 18 mi / 29 km run to Downtown; weekday afternoon traffic can push this higher.
airport coach
Estimated costApprox. USD 9-10 one way per adult (confirm current fare)
Best forLAX FlyAway to Union Station, then onward to L.A. Live
Low-cost coach transfer to Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles; from Union Station take a short rideshare, taxi, or Metro ride to the L.A. Live district.
metro rail
Estimated costApprox. USD 1.75 per boarding, USD 3.50 for a day pass (confirm LA Metro fares)
Best forLAX area to Downtown Los Angeles (7th Street/Metro Center or Pico Station)
Use the LAX/Metro Transit Center connector and the Metro rail network into Downtown; Pico Station serves the L.A. Live district. Cheapest option but slower with luggage.
taxi / rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from BUR to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forHollywood Burbank (BUR) to JW Marriott Los Angeles
Roughly 12 mi / 19 km; 30-50 minutes depending on the Hollywood Freeway. BUR has a compact terminal with short kerbside waits.
taxi / rideshare
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from LGB to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forLong Beach (LGB) to JW Marriott Los Angeles
Roughly 25 mi / 40 km; 35-60 minutes. Factor the transfer cost into the fare comparison when choosing between LGB and LAX.
metro rail
Estimated costApprox. USD 1.75 per boarding (LA Metro flat fare; confirm)
Best forDowntown Los Angeles hotels to Pico Station / L.A. Live
A and E lines stop at Pico Station next to L.A. Live, which makes the metro practical for Downtown hotels; walking is also viable from most L.A. Live area properties.
parking
Estimated costApprox. USD 45-70 per day self-park; valet higher (confirm with the garage or hotel)
Best forL.A. Live garages / JW Marriott Los Angeles self-park
The L.A. Live complex has attended garages with event pricing, and the hotel offers valet. Rates change with event nights, so confirm on arrival rather than budgeting from a single figure.
Weather
Downtown Los Angeles in December sits in the cooler, wetter half of the local year: typical afternoon highs of about 18-21 C (65-70 F), overnight lows of about 9-12 C (48-54 F), and occasional rain fronts that pass through in a day or two. These are climatological bands, not a forecast - check the National Weather Service forecast for Downtown Los Angeles in the final 72 hours before travel and pack a warm mid-layer plus a compact umbrella.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US mobile networks require a compatible handset; most inbound delegates pick up a prepaid US SIM or eSIM at LAX on arrival, or activate a North America roaming add-on before departure. The captured Los Angeles hotels (Freehand Los Angeles, Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Downtown West and Motel 6 LAX) all list free Wi-Fi. US power is 120 V with Type A/B plugs, so bring a plug adapter and check that your laptop charger accepts 100-240 V.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Los Angeles housing, finance, and policy audiences generally dress business casual - collared shirts, blazers, and smart trousers or dresses. December mornings are cool enough for a light coat.
Tipping
US service culture expects tipping: around 18-20% at restaurants, USD 2-5 per night for housekeeping, and a dollar or two per bag for bell staff. Carry small dollar bills.
Currency and payments
All on-site spend is in US dollars. Cards and mobile wallets are accepted almost everywhere in Downtown Los Angeles, though a small cash reserve helps for tips and garage attendants.
Getting around Downtown
The L.A. Live district is walkable for hotels, restaurants, and the venue, but Los Angeles is car-oriented beyond that core - plan on rideshare or Metro for anything outside Downtown.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: LAX
Book into LAX when schedules and fares are comparable, since it is the shortest and most frequent transfer to the L.A. Live venue. Compare Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB) for lower fares or easier terminals, but add the ground-transfer cost and time back into the comparison. December is a peak US holiday travel month, so book several weeks ahead, favour morning arrivals on the day before the conference, and allow a buffer for weather delays at connecting hubs.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Los Angeles International (LAX): 25-45 min (heavier in weekday peaks); Hollywood Burbank (BUR): 30-50 min depending on freeway traffic; Long Beach (LGB): 35-60 min depending on traffic. Allow road or rail time to JW Marriott Los Angeles; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near JW Marriott Los Angeles: L.A. Live, Downtown Los Angeles: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live; Downtown Los Angeles: Freehand Los Angeles; Downtown Los Angeles West: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Downtown West by IHG.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate throughout Los Angeles and are the default for airport and cross-neighbourhood trips. At LAX, pickups are staged at the LAX-it lot reached by shuttle from the terminals, not at the curb. Expect roughly USD 55-80 from LAX to the JW Marriott Los Angeles outside surge pricing, and shorter, cheaper hops within Downtown. Confirm the app's quoted fare before you accept the ride.
Public transit: LA Metro runs a rail and bus network that reaches the L.A. Live district via Pico Station on the A and E lines, with connections through 7th Street/Metro Center and Union Station. Fares are a flat charge per boarding (about USD 1.75, with a day pass around USD 3.50 - confirm current pricing). From LAX, use the LAX/Metro Transit Center connector to reach the rail network. Metro is the cheapest option but slower than rideshare with luggage, and some lines feel sparse late at night, so plan evening returns accordingly.
Parking: The JW Marriott Los Angeles sits inside the L.A. Live complex, which has attended garages plus hotel valet. Expect roughly USD 45-70 per day for self-parking in the district and higher rates for valet or event-night pricing. Rates are set by the garage operator rather than the organiser, so confirm the current charge with the hotel or garage when you arrive, and allow extra time for queueing on the first morning.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December 2026 (winter season in Los Angeles)
Temperature: Typical daytime highs 18-21 C (65-70 F); overnight lows around 9-12 C (48-54 F). These are climatological averages - check the short-range forecast before packing.
Seasonality: December is one of the wetter months in the Los Angeles year, but rainfall still arrives as a handful of short frontal events rather than sustained rain. Plan for a few damp mornings and cool evenings; the rest of the conference is likely dry and sunny.
Packing: Pack business-casual conference attire with a warm mid-layer for cool December mornings and evenings, comfortable shoes for walking between Downtown and L.A. Live hotels, a compact umbrella or light rain shell, and sunglasses for bright afternoons. Bring a plug adapter for US Type A/B outlets and a refillable water bottle for long session blocks.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
14 days out - Confirm your registration tier (General USD 995 or VIP USD 1,295) before the post-October 30 price rise and save the confirmation email for the badge desk.
T-2
14 days out - If you are claiming complimentary government access, send the organiser any public-agency verification they require so the badge is ready on arrival.
T-3
12 days out - Book the JW Marriott Los Angeles or a Downtown L.A. Live area hotel; December is a busy corporate-travel month in Los Angeles.
T-4
12 days out - Reserve a flight into LAX where possible, and check whether Burbank (BUR) or Long Beach (LGB) offers a materially better fare or schedule.
T-5
10 days out - Review the schedule page at cahousingconference.com and mark the finance, public land, and supportive housing sessions that match your pipeline.
T-6
10 days out - Draft two or three questions for the state financing sessions (CTCAC, CDLAC, HCD) so you can use Q&A time efficiently.
T-7
7 days out - Print or download your registration confirmation, hotel booking, and return ticket for the US border and hotel check-in.
T-8
7 days out - Check the National Weather Service forecast for Downtown Los Angeles and pack a light rain layer and a warm mid-layer.
T-9
5 days out - Arrange ground transport from LAX (rideshare or taxi approx USD 55-80, LAX FlyAway to Union Station approx USD 9-10, or LA Metro approx USD 1.75 per boarding).
T-10
3 days out - Load the ride-hail apps you use and set up a US eSIM or roaming plan if your carrier charges for North America.
T-11
2 days out - Confirm meeting requests with exhibitors, lenders, and agency staff you want to see in the L.A. Live venue.
T-12
1 day out - Check in for your flight, confirm the hotel's parking or valet rate if you are driving, and plan to arrive at the venue 30 minutes before the opening session.
T-13
Day of - Carry photo ID, business cards, and a charged phone; badge pickup queues are shortest before the first morning session.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at JW Marriott Los Angeles
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026 registration concourse
JW Marriott Los Angeles
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
JW Marriott Los Angeles
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$300.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$450.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General Attendee
USD 995 / per person
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visitor · VIP Attendee
USD 1295 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General Attendee | USD 995 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | VIP Attendee | USD 1295 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your work touches affordable housing finance, policy frameworks, sustainable building practice or community engagement and you need the California practitioner view.
Best for
Affordable-housing developers, community development staff, housing finance officers and policy delegates comparing delivery tools for California projects.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, Downtown Los Angeles hotel booking and December flight inventory.
Risks
Session timetable and ticket prices were not exposed in the captured pages - confirm on the organiser site before booking travel.
exhibit
You can tie your product to affordable housing delivery, housing finance or community development outcomes in California.
Best for
Suppliers of housing finance tools, sustainable building products, construction technology and community engagement services targeting California housing developers and agencies.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight to Los Angeles and pre-show marketing to California housing agencies.
Risks
Booth pricing and sponsor tiers were not published in captured sources - confirm directly with the organiser.
skip
Your category, audience or commercial goals are unrelated to affordable housing and community development.
Best for
Teams with no California or US affordable-housing market interest and no housing product fit this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit)
- The federal tax credit that funds most affordable rental construction in the US. In California the credits are allocated by the state, and investors buy them to supply equity that lowers a project's debt.
- CTCAC (California Tax Credit Allocation Committee)
- The state body that runs the competitive allocation of federal and state low-income housing tax credits, scoring applications on cost, readiness, and policy priorities.
- CDLAC (California Debt Limit Allocation Committee)
- Allocates California's private activity bond volume cap. Multifamily projects pair a CDLAC bond allocation with 4% tax credits, so CDLAC timing drives a large share of the state's pipeline.
- HCD (California Department of Housing and Community Development)
- The state housing department that administers housing funding programmes, reviews local housing element compliance, and enforces state housing laws.
- AMI (Area Median Income)
- The income benchmark used to set affordability bands. A unit at 50% AMI serves households earning half the area median, while 30% AMI and below targets extremely low-income households.
- RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation)
- The state-mandated process that assigns every California city and county a housing unit target split across income bands, tying local zoning decisions to quantified need.
- NOAH (Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing)
- Unsubsidised rental housing that is affordable to lower-income households because of its age or condition. Acquisition-rehab of NOAH stock is a common preservation strategy discussed at California housing conferences.
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- The federal HUD rental subsidy administered by local public housing authorities, which pays a portion of rent directly to the landlord on behalf of the voucher holder.
- Supportive housing
- Affordable rental housing linked to on-site or coordinated services for formerly homeless residents and other high-need households; funding blends housing credits with health and homeless-services money.
- CEQA
- The California Environmental Quality Act. CEQA review is a standard entitlement step for housing projects and a recurring source of schedule and litigation risk that developers plan around.
- Entitlement
- The local land-use approvals a project needs - general plan consistency, zoning, design review, and permits - before construction financing can close.
- Tax-exempt bond financing
- Debt issued through a state or local conduit at below-market interest, used with 4% tax credits to finance multifamily acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- California Housing & Community Development Conference & Expo 2026
- California Housing 2026
- California Housing Los Angeles 2026
- Community Development Conference 2026
- Community Development Conference Los Angeles 2026
- Expo Los Angeles 2026
- Los Angeles United States
- Conference Expo Los Angeles
- Affordable housing solutions and developments
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