Real Estate/Development,
Government,
California Courts of Appeal
Sep. 15, 2025
Appeals court orders Huntington Beach to meet housing mandates
In a setback for Huntington Beach's yearslong battle against state housing laws, an appellate panel vacated a lower court ruling and told a San Diego County judge to issue a new order imposing strict compliance deadlines.
Huntington Beach, which has been battling in federal and state court against Gov. Gavin Newsom's insistence that it build more housing in the city, has lost a key battle in the 4th District Court of Appeal that has allowed it to delay compliance with a judge's order for years.
San Diego County Superior Court Judge Katherine A. Bacal ruled for the state in June 2024 but did not impose a 120-day deadline for the city to bring its housing element into compliance.
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