Contingent AF Exclusive: City Planning Employee Caught Receiving Kickbacks from ED1 Affordable Housing Developer in Canoga Park

A shocking scandal has been uncovered in the city of Canoga Park involving a proposed ED1 affordable housing development. According to sources, a City Planning employee has been caught receiving kickbacks from the developer in exchange for promoting the project.

The project, located at 7220 Owensmouth Avenue, has caused controversy from the start due to its designation as a "100% RED1" (ED1) affordable development. This designation allows the developer to bypass certain regulations and build a seven-story residential building without providing any market-rate units.

The City Planning employee involved in the scandal has not been named, but sources say they received cash payments from the developer in exchange for fast-tracking the project and providing insider information. This revelation has raised serious concerns about the influence of developers in the affordable housing process.

In response to the scandal, a spokesperson for City Planning stated, "We take these allegations very seriously and are launching an investigation into the matter. If any wrongdoing is found, appropriate action will be taken."

This scandal has brought to light the corruption and influence games that often occur in the affordable housing industry. It begs the question, how many other affordable housing projects have been pushed forward through illicit means?

Originally reported by Layimby.

https://layimby.com/2025/09/ed1-affordable-housing-filed-at-7218-7220-north-owensmouth-avenue-canoga-park.html