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KB Home to Move Headquarters From Los Angeles to Tempe in Spring 2027

The shift points to builders seeking lower costs in fast-growing Sun Belt markets.

Overview

  • KB Home said it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027.
  • The company said Phoenix’s business-friendly climate will lower its costs over time, and the CEO said the move will help it operate more effectively.
  • Executive leadership and key corporate teams will consolidate in Tempe, while six operating divisions continue work across California.
  • Production has already shifted, with annual home closings in Arizona’s Maricopa County now nearly eight times those in Los Angeles County, according to ResiClub data.
  • Commercial Observer tied the move to a broader corporate outflow from California as Los Angeles sees slower multifamily building and a population loss of about 54,000 over the past year.