Norwalk to Repeal Homeless Shelter Ban in State Settlement

Norwalk to Repeal Homeless Shelter Ban in State Settlement

The city of Norwalk has agreed to repeal its ban on homeless shelters and will pay $250,000 toward new affordable housing developments to settle a state lawsuit, officials said Friday. The city had prohibited shelters along with laundromats, payday lenders and other businesses that predominantly serve low-income residents. The settlement, if approved by the court, also requires Norwalk to create an affordable-housing trust fund and undergo ongoi…

A California city tried to ban homeless shelters. It's giving up after Newsom’s lawsuit

In summary Norwalk backed down from its ban on homeless shelters after Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Southern California city. A Los Angeles judge must approve the settlement. In a win for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, a newly inked courtroom deal would force the Southern California city of Norwalk to reverse its citywide ban on homeless shelters. The legal settlement marks the end of a year-long battle between the governor and the city in Lo…

Norwalk to revoke ban on homeless housing in settlement with state

September 5, 2025 LCCN Staff Report Norwalk has agreed to repeal a local ordinance that barred emergency shelters and certain supportive facilities for unhoused residents, settling a state lawsuit that alleged the city violated California housing laws. The agreement, announced Friday, requires Norwalk to revoke the ban, implement overdue housing programs to comply with state mandates, and establish a housing trust fund with an initial $250,000 d…

Norwalk agrees to nix homeless shelter ban in settlement with state

The new settlement with the governor's office, if approved by a court, also requires Norwalk to create an affordable housing trust fund and undergo ongoing state monitoring.

Norwalk agrees to repeal law that banned homeless shelters, AG says

The southeastern Los Angeles County city of Norwalk has agreed to repeal a local law banning homeless shelters to end a state lawsuit, Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said Friday.