Tue, Nov 10 Planning Commission, 5:30 PM
- Environmental Impact Report No. 25-002 (Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment) Study Session
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Tue, Nov 3 City Council/Public Financing Authority
- NEW Item submitted by Councilman Williams, Councilman Gruel, and Mayor Pro Tem Twining - Flood Protection Help Desk, Permit Relief and Coastal Commission Pre-Approval for Residents Councilmember Items
Tue, Oct 27 Planning Commission
- General Plan Amendment No. 25-001/Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-002/Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 25-001/Environmental Impact Report No. 25-002 (Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment) Study SessionWhat it means for owners →
Tue, Oct 20 City Council/Public Financing Authority
- 9 Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 (205 Pecan ADUs) ApprovedWhat it means for owners →
- 16 City Celebration Committee Recommendation for America 250 Time Capsule and Plaque at Patriot Park - Civic Center Approved
Explained for owners
From the city's official agendas, checked November 8. Only items that touch homes, land or neighborhoods are listed; the agenda is the record.
Your next 30 days in Huntington Beach
The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Planning Commission meets
The Planning Commission meets on this date; the agenda lists what is up for a vote.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar
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Quick reads on Huntington Beach real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
Highest-priced home listed in Huntington Beach this week: $4,995,000 on 4966 Oceanridge
The highest-priced home listed in Huntington Beach this week is 4966 Oceanridge at $4,995,000. This week in Huntington Beach: 42 new listings, 34 price cuts, 32 closed sales and 39 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Biggest Huntington Beach price cut this week: $100,000 on 4694 Madrid Way 38C
The asking price on 4694 Madrid Way 38C dropped from $699,000 to $599,000. This week in Huntington Beach: 40 new listings, 33 price cuts, 22 closed sales and 43 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Huntington Beach weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Huntington Beach saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Orange County Tribune - Huntington Beach3 days ago
More fines over housing zoning?
There’s always something more to do. Back in June, the Huntington Beach City Council apparently concluded its long-running dispute with the State of California by approving a housing element to the…
Orange County Tribune - Huntington BeachOct 30
15% raise for firefighters?
A proposed contract with the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association union that would give firefighters a 15 percent pay raise over three years goes before the Huntington Beach City Council when it…
Voice of OC - Huntington BeachOct 29
Huntington Beach Warns Residents of Danger As King Tides Hit Coast
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