Sacramento County Honored with North State BIA “Friend of Housing” Award

Sacramento County has been recognized by the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) with its prestigious Friend of Housing Award, honoring the County’s ongoing efforts to improve housing development processes and make Sacramento County the best place to build in the region.

The award was presented on Friday, Jan. 30, during the North State BIA Installation of Officers Dinner, marking a rare distinction for the organization. Traditionally awarded to an individual, this year’s honor was presented to the entire Sacramento County team in recognition of broad, organization-wide improvements that support housing development.

The recognition reflects Sacramento County’s commitment to improving customer service, modernizing internal processes and updating County codes, fees and programs to create a more efficient, transparent and responsive development experience for applicants and partners. These changes are designed to reduce barriers, improve predictability and foster stronger collaboration with the development community.

“Receiving this award is a meaningful acknowledgment of the significant progress our teams have made to better serve our customers and support housing production,” said Dave Defanti, Deputy County Executive for the Community Services Agency. “This recognition reflects our commitment to improved processes, strong customer service and being a trusted partner. I’m incredibly proud of the work being done across Sacramento County to help get much-needed housing built.”

In recent years, Sacramento County has implemented a series of improvements aimed at streamlining development review, enhancing the customer experience and creating a more business-friendly environment, all while maintaining the County’s commitment to public health, safety and community standards.

While this recognition is a is an honor and milestone for Sacramento County, the work is ongoing.

“This award is not a finish line, it’s a very good sign that we’re on the right path,” said Defanti. “We will continue to improve, innovate and partner with our community to ensure Sacramento County remains the best place to build in the region.”

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