California settles lawsuit with Elk Grove, requiring city to build affordable housing by 2025 and face increased state oversight.
California has settled a lawsuit with Elk Grove, a Sacramento suburb, requiring the city to build more affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness. Elk Grove must identify a new site by July 1, 2025, and will face increased state oversight for five years regarding housing approvals. The city will also pay $150,000 in legal fees. This settlement highlights ongoing tensions between state and local governments over housing development amid California's housing crisis.
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