Overview

• California is suing the city of Elk Grove for rejecting plans to build 66 units of affordable housing.
• The state claims Elk Grove violated laws aimed at reducing homelessness by not quickly approving a low-income housing proposal consistent with zoning standards.
• A 2017 law requires cities to swiftly approve certain affordable housing plans if a city lacks enough low-income housing.
• Elk Grove officials denied wrongdoing and said they hadn't made a final decision but only rejected fast-tracking the Oak Rose Apartments under the 2017 law due to zoning issues.
• The Oak Rose Apartments is a supportive housing development that would provide homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.