California Takes Stand Against Housing Ban: Norwalk to Repeal Restrictions and Invest in Affordable Housing
California’s City of Norwalk has reached a settlement with state officials following a lawsuit over a housing ban that targeted vulnerable populations. The settlement was announced by Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Gustavo Velasquez, the director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The lawsuit, filed on November 4, 2024, claimed that Norwalk’s prohibition on emergency shelters, supportive housing, single-room occupancy units, and transitional housing violated several state laws. The state sought a court order to compel Norwalk to repeal the housing ban and comply with California housing regulations. … Read more