AG Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development today announced enforcement actions against five local governments that have failed to comply with California’s Housing Element Law. The actions are part of a coordinated effort by Governor Gavin Newsom, HCD, and the Attorney General’s Office to achieve statewide compliance with the law by the end of the year.

“California’s housing crisis demands action, not excuses. Jurisdictions that remain out of compliance with our Housing Element Law are standing in the way of the homes Californians need. We are well past the halfway point of the current housing planning cycle, and timely compliance is not optional. As I’ve said many times, no local government has to solve this challenge alone, but every local government has to do its fair share. Today, we’re showing how serious we are about ensuring that every city and county in California adopts a housing element. Restoring the California dream will take an all-hands-on-deck effort.” -AG Bonta