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California Court Forces Huntington Beach to Submit Housing Plan

9/13/2025

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom achieved a unanimous appellate court ruling against Huntington Beach for breaching the Housing Element Law.
The court mandated the city to submit a housing plan within 120 days, with potential penalties for failure to comply.
Huntington Beach has lacked an approved housing plan for nearly four years, claiming exemption due to its charter city status.
The appellate court dismissed this claim, reaffirming the city's legal responsibilities.
Governor Newsom criticized local officials for misusing resources and called for adherence to state housing laws.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom achieved a unanimous appellate court ruling against Huntington Beach for breaching the Housing Element Law.
The court mandated the city to submit a housing plan within 120 days, with potential penalties for failure to comply.
Huntington Beach has lacked an approved housing plan for nearly four years, claiming exemption due to its charter city status.
The appellate court dismissed this claim, reaffirming the city's legal responsibilities.
Governor Newsom criticized local officials for misusing resources and called for adherence to state housing laws.