Not enough to fix the housing problems CA has. Not nearly. And if that's the problem, tax empty homes.

But even then, even if there are empty homes, building more will still fix the problem. Let those foolish owners leave the homes empty- we can build more anyways.

In shrinking rural towns, sure. In cities like SF that have been adding only one unit of housing for every 5-6 new jobs, there's a very significant housing shortage.

There's plenty of houses if you're willing to move. I live in a house that would cost 1-4 million depending on what part of the valley you want to live in. There's good jobs and the schools are some of the best in the world. But it's a couple hours plane ride from NY and SF. This all just seems like utter madness to someone from the midwest.