Protecting Public Participation and Accountability in California's Housing Element Law (opens in new tab)

An important appellate case is now underway in California: Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra. At stake is whether local governments can bypass the clear public participation and state oversight requirements built into housing element law. YIMBY Law filed an amicus brief in support of enforcement, because the outcome will have major implications for the integrity of California’s housing planning framework.