Newport Beach · Ballot measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure H: General Plan amendment: 2,900 affordable housing units
Measure H is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Newport Beach. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“Shall the measure to amend the City of Newport Beach’s General Plan Land Use Element allowing 2,900 new affordable housing units (2,160 reserved for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households; and 740 for moderate-income households) with densities of 20 - 50 dwelling units per acre, plus State of California allowed housing density bonuses, in Dover/Westcliff (174), Newport Center (870), West Newport Mesa (406), Airport Area (929), and Coyote Canyon (521), be adopted?”A YES vote means
A “YES” vote is a vote in favor of the amending the General Plan.
A NO vote means
A “NO” vote is a vote against amending the General Plan.
The money
The measure would impose limits and affordability requirements for up to 2,900 dwelling units within five housing opportunity areas.
Of those units, 2,160 would be reserved for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households, with the remainder designated for moderate-income households.
The measure also establishes a density range of 20 to 50 units per gross acre, plus any additional density permitted by state law.
How it got on the ballot
The measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters.
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says the City Council approved 8,174 new housing units in 2024 and that Measure H would reduce the number to 2,900, citing traffic, noise and tall buildings. Says the plan follows state housing law and accounts for market-rate units already approved.
Signed by Marshall “Duffy” Duffield; Dennis Durgan; Curt Fleming; Charles Klobe; Nancy Scarbrough
Argument against
Says the measure limits units to set income tiers in five areas, identifies no funding for subsidies or infrastructure, and could risk noncompliance with state housing law. Says detailed requirements in the General Plan reduce the City’s flexibility.
Signed by Noah Von Blom, Mayor Pro Tem; Michelle Barto, Councilmember; Sara Weber, Councilmember
Read the official documents
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