Media Contact:
Kerry Kallman
City Manager
City of Palos Verdes Estates
kkallman@pvestates.org
(310) 378-0383
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2025
Palos Verdes Estates 2021-2029 Housing Element Certified by State of California
Palos Verdes Estates, CA — On Monday, August 25, 2025, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the City of Palos Verdes Estates’ 2021–2029 Housing Element, deeming it substantially compliant and successfully concluding a multi-year effort.
The certification follows the adoption of Ordinance No. 766 and Resolution No. R25-11 by the City Council in June 2025, which finalized the rezoning of key sites identified in the Housing Element inventory. These actions fulfilled the final conditions set forth by HCD for full compliance with State Housing Law.
“This certification reflects years of dedicated work by City staff, elected officials, PVHA, and community members,” said Kerry Kallman, City Manager of Palos Verdes Estates. “It ensures that our city remains eligible for critical state funding and maintains local control over future development.”
The certified Housing Element outlines a comprehensive strategy to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 199 units across various income levels. It includes rezoning initiatives under Program 13, which enable higher-density residential development at three sites. Development in these sites is regulated by recently adopted Development Standards that were carefully crafted to ensure any future developments maintain the long-established architectural standards found throughout the City of Palos Verdes Estates.
The City’s planning process included extensive public engagement, environmental review under CEQA, and collaboration with HCD to ensure the Housing Element meets all statutory requirements. The certification secures Palos Verdes Estates’ standing among California cities actively addressing housing affordability and availability.
For more information and to view the certified Housing Element, visit the City’s Planning Department webpage at www.PVEstates.org/HousingElement.
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