“Sonoma and Butte counties lost the most housing in the 2017 and 2018 fires, and they would receive the largest share of the tax incentives as envisioned by Congress. Schwedhelm and other officials told the editorial board that could add up to $300 million for affordable housing in Sonoma County.
But if the money is offered for homeless relief around the state, local officials warn that Sonoma and Butte counties could instead find themselves competing with one another — as well as Napa, Marin and Solano and Shasta counties — for a share of about $25 million. The bulk of the assistance could end up in Los Angeles, San Diego and other large counties.”