Escondido struggles to meet state mandate requiring the city to build 9,607 new housing units by 2029

Escondido struggles to meet state mandate requiring the city to build 9,607 new housing units by 2029

ESCONDIDO (KGTV) Escondido is struggling to meet a state mandate to build 9,607 new housing units by 2029, with only a fraction of the homes permitted so far.The state of California required the city to build the units back in 2021. However, the city has only permitted 2,309 homes, which is less than a quarter of the goal.Mayor Dane White said housing availability and accessibility remain top priorities, but resources are limited."We're facing t…