Housing

A diverse Housing market is critical to the long-term success of Orange County. From single-family homes to high-rise condominiums, residents need affordable choices. A range of Housing is also crucial to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Orange County Business Council works with Orange County cities to plan for diverse Housing that reflects the region’s demographics.

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives. The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and workforce in Orange County. It provides public policy direction to OCBC’s Board of Directors. This committee meets approximately once a quarter.

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Chairs:

Vice Chairs:

OCBC Staff:

Meets:

Susan Hori, Manatt, Phelps & Phelps, LLP
Ben Rubin, Nossaman LLP

Steven Oh, Related California
William Shopoff, Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P.

Jesse Ben-Ron, Vice President, Business Initiatives, [email protected]
Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval, Business Initiatives Facilitator, [email protected]

Quarterly

Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit for OCBC investors and invited guests only. To receive email invitations to Economic Committee meetings, contact [email protected] .

For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here

Upcoming Meetings

Housing Committee Meeting

May 12, 2026 @ 8 - 9 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County.

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Housing Committee Meeting

August 11, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County.

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Housing Committee Meeting

November 1, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m.
The Market Place Conference Center, 350 Commerce, Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92602
The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County.

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Resources

2023-24 Orange County Community Indicators Report Special Section: Housing

Since 2010, the Orange County Community Indicators Report, published by Orange County Business Council’s research team in collaboration with community partners, tracks a comprehensive range of issues important to the stability of the nation’s sixth largest county. Each year, the report features a special section examining a key topic. The 2023-24 Community Indicators Report focuses on Orange County’s housing dilemma.

2023-24 OC Community
Indicators Report special
section on housing

2-page summary of the
special housing section

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Contact

Jesse Ben-Ron

Vice President of Business Initiatives
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 221
[email protected]