A prominent California coastal community’s attempt to fight back against state housing regulations has been stymied yet again, state officials said. The housing crisis in the Golden State is dire, and California has repeatedly passed legislation aimed at expanding housing stock and homeownership.

A federal appeals court has ruled against Huntington Beach in its ongoing fight against state housing mandates.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against reinstating Huntington Beach’s lawsuit with the state that sought to circumvent housing mandates. The ruling is another setback for the city’s case filed back in March 2023.

The Ninth Circuit ruled that Huntington Beach must comply with CA housing laws, ending its constitutional challenge.

California maintains Huntington Beach is still subject to a state housing mandate and that its charter status doesn't make it the