Development · Long Beach
Long Beach reports more than 5,000 homes approved over three years
Long Beach reported 5,210 housing units entitled from January 2023 through November 2025 and outlined several developments expected to advance during 2026.
What happened
The confirmed facts.
The City counted 5,210 housing units entitled between January 2023 and November 2025, including 1,117 affordable units. It compared that total with 2,111 units approved during the prior three-year period.
Long Beach also reported rising housing starts and 747 ADU permits in 2024. Its announcement named several affordable developments under construction or expected to break ground in 2026 across Midtown, North Long Beach, and areas near Downtown and Traffic Circle.
5,210 units entitled from January 2023 through November 2025
1,117 affordable units
147% increase from the prior three-year entitlement total
747 ADU permits reported for 2024
Why owners may care
Useful context, without pretending one headline sets value.
New supply and development activity can influence neighborhood investment, construction costs, buyer expectations, and future rent competition. Entitlements are not completed units, so owners should separate approvals, permits, construction starts, and delivered inventory when evaluating supply.
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City Achieves Housing Milestone: Over 5,000 New Homes Approved
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