Photo above: Main Street in downtown Suisun City, California, looking down the street, August 2022. Kiddo27, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
California Forever has asked Suisun City to annex 22,873 acres of farmland east of town and approve a plan for a new community there. Nothing is approved: the city is still preparing the environmental impact report, and the state’s CEQA database showed only the first notice when we checked on September 25, 2026.
Separately, companies formed by California Forever’s CEO bought a block of downtown Main Street from the city in September 2026. And inside today’s city limits, a handful of smaller projects are going up right now. Here are the facts, with dates, so you can follow it yourself. We don’t take a side.
What exactly is California Forever asking Suisun City to approve?
A city boundary expansion plus the rules for building on the new land. California Forever applied to have Suisun City annex the land and approve an Area Plan, a Specific Plan, a vesting tentative subdivision map, a development agreement, and changes to the General Plan, zoning and municipal code. The city calls it the Suisun Expansion Project (City of Suisun City, Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, November 12, 2025).
The notice describes the pieces this way:
- Annexation area: 22,873 acres of unincorporated Solano County, east of the current city limits.
- Area Plan: 7,136 acres next to the city. It keeps the current county zoning on most of it, including the 1,410-acre Lambie Industrial Park, and sets a 5,726-acre protection zone around Travis Air Force Base that bars changes to uses that don’t support the base’s mission.
- Specific Plan: 15,737 acres for the new community itself, mostly north of Highway 12 and split by Highway 113.
Suisun City is about 4 square miles today. The notice says the city would grow to roughly 30 square miles, not counting the Travis protection zone.
How many homes and jobs are proposed?
These are California Forever’s own maximums, printed in the city’s notice. They are a proposal, not an approval, and the environmental report studies them as the upper limit.
| Phase | Land | Homes (maximum) | Nonresidential space | Projected jobs | Projected population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Year Plan | 6,080 acres | 65,217 | about 60 million sq ft | 84,479 | 150,000 |
| Full buildout | 15,737 acres | 173,913 | about 147 million sq ft | 225,471 | 400,000 |
Source: City of Suisun City, Suisun Expansion Project Notice of Preparation, November 12, 2025, Tables 1 and 2 (the tables credit California Forever, 2025).
The first phase would sit in the southwest corner of the Specific Plan area, north of Highway 12 and mostly west of Highway 113. The notice also lists new road links to Highway 12 through Lambie Road, bike trails toward Suisun City and Rio Vista, water storage basins and a well field.
Where does the review stand today?
Still in environmental review. No hearing to approve the project has been held. Here’s the timeline from official and dated sources:
- June 10, 2025. The City Council approved an agreement for California Forever to pay for the annexation research. California Forever pays $400,000 up front and $10 million if the annexation is adopted by the council and approved by Solano LAFCO (CBS Sacramento, June 11, 2025).
- November 12, 2025. The city issued its Notice of Preparation for the environmental impact report. Written comments were due December 12, 2025, and a scoping meeting was set for December 8 at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center (City of Suisun City NOP; state CEQA database, SCH 2025110452).
- July 8, 2026. The deputy city manager told the council the report was “nearly complete.” Once the draft is out, it gets a 60-day public comment period, then responses and public hearings (Press Democrat, Nick McConnell, July 8, 2026).
- September 25, 2026. The state CEQA database still lists only the November 2025 notice for this project, with no draft report posted (CEQAnet, checked September 25, 2026).
After the city acts, the annexation still needs Solano LAFCO. Under state law, LAFCO rules on city boundaries and annexations, including whether annexed land will have the services it needs (City of Suisun City NOP, Required Approvals). Many state agencies also have a say on pieces of it, from Caltrans on Highways 12 and 113 to the Department of Fish and Wildlife on streams and protected species (same source).
On its own project site, California Forever describes the $10 million as $3.5 million at certification of the environmental report and $6.5 million within 30 days of LAFCO approval (suisunexpansion.com, FAQs, checked September 25, 2026). That’s the company’s description, not a city document.
Is the expansion on the November 2026 ballot?
Not as a measure. The city’s election page lists three offices for November 3, 2026, the mayor and two City Council seats, and lists no local measure (City of Suisun City, Election Information page, checked September 25, 2026). We take no position on the project, the candidates or any measure.
What did California Forever buy on Main Street?
The first piece of downtown. Suisun City closed the sale of 701 to 713 Main Street and two parking lots to CF Suisun 1 and CF Suisun 2, companies formed by California Forever CEO Jan Sramek. The parking lots are leased back to the city for $1 a year so public parking stays open while plans are worked out (Local News Matters, Bay City News, Griffin Jones, September 2, 2026).
CBS San Francisco reported that this is the first phase of a $1.5 million purchase that also includes the historic Lawler House and the Suisun Harbor Theatre, both closed since the 2010s (CBS San Francisco, September 1, 2026). The city’s calendar lists a California Forever infill project on parcels along Main Street and Solano Street, with the description still “to be determined” (City of Suisun City, Development Calendar Update, read September 25, 2026). So no building plan for those lots is public yet.
What else is being built in Suisun City right now?
Mostly small infill near downtown, plus two big warehouse proposals on the east edge. This is the city’s own list, with the status it shows (City of Suisun City, Development Calendar Update, read September 25, 2026), checked against the projects presented to a joint Council and Planning Commission session (Press Democrat, Nick McConnell, August 5, 2026):
| Project | Where | What | Status per the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awanta | 400 Main Street | 20 apartments, two stories | Approved by the City Council, August 2025 |
| Lotz Residences | Civic Center Boulevard and Lotz Way | 16 single-family homes, each with an ADU over the garage | Approved by the Planning Commission, June 28, 2022 |
| Almond Gardens Apartments | 707 to 815 Almond Street | 97 affordable apartments, three stories | Building permits issued September 2025 |
| McCoy Creek Mixed-Use | 1220 and 1240 McCoy Creek Way | 31 apartments plus 1,645 sq ft of nonresidential space | In process |
| Olive Tree Ranch | Between Humphrey Drive and Olive Avenue | About 10 acres of single-family homes (70 per the city; 74 per the Press Democrat) | In planning review |
| Suisun Logistics Center | East of Walters Road, south of Petersen Road | 2.1 million sq ft of warehouse space on 120 acres | In planning review |
| Highway 12 Logistics Center | South of Highway 12 at Pennsylvania Avenue | 1.28 million sq ft of warehouse space on 63.7 acres | Entitled; EIR certified December 2024; annexation filing with LAFCO still to come |
The Press Democrat reported Awanta, Lotz Residences, Almond Gardens and McCoy Creek as underway in August 2026. The city’s PDF is undated and says its timelines are “only estimates,” so call the Planning Division before you count on any date.
What is planned for the 34-acre waterfront site?
Nothing specific yet. The 34 acres at the northwest corner of Highway 12 and Marina Boulevard are owned by the Suisun City Housing Authority. The city lists the project description as “to be determined” and the status as the start of the Surplus Land Act process (City of Suisun City, Development Calendar Update, read September 25, 2026).
That’s a state law. Before a city or housing authority sells or leases land it no longer needs, it has to declare the land surplus at a public meeting and send a notice of availability to affordable housing sponsors on the state’s list, and the state housing department reviews the deal (California Department of Housing and Community Development, Surplus Local Land for Affordable Housing page, checked September 25, 2026).
Will any of this change what my home is worth?
Nobody knows, and we won’t guess. The company’s own first phase is a 20-year plan, and even that isn’t approved. What we can tell you is what homes are doing today: the median Suisun City sale price was $534,646 in August 2026, up 0.9% from a year earlier, with 69 homes sold (Redfin, Suisun City housing market page, August 2026, checked September 24, 2026).
If you’re buying or selling now, price the home on today’s comparable sales, not on a plan that hasn’t been voted on. Then keep an eye on the three things that could actually change the picture: the draft environmental report, the council hearings and the LAFCO filing.
How do I follow it myself?
Four places, all free:
- The city’s project page. Suisun City posts the application, the draft plans and the notice on its Suisun Expansion Project Application and Documents page at suisun.com.
- The state CEQA database. Search SCH number 2025110452 at ceqanet.lci.ca.gov. The draft environmental report will show up there when it’s filed.
- City Council agendas. Hearings will be noticed on the city’s agenda page.
- The annexation map. Figure 2 in the city’s notice shows the boundary. If you live on the east side of town, check how close the line is to your street.
Questions people also ask
Has Suisun City approved the California Forever annexation?
No. As of September 25, 2026, the city was still preparing the environmental impact report, and the state CEQA database listed only the Notice of Preparation from November 12, 2025. The draft report still needs a 60-day comment period and public hearings, then a City Council decision, and the annexation also needs approval from Solano LAFCO.
How many homes would the Suisun Expansion Project allow?
Per the city’s November 12, 2025 notice, California Forever’s plan sets a maximum of 65,217 homes and a projected 150,000 residents in the first 20 years, on 6,080 acres. At full buildout the maximum is 173,913 homes and a projected 400,000 residents. These are proposal limits studied in the environmental report, not approvals.
What did California Forever buy in downtown Suisun City?
Companies formed by CEO Jan Sramek bought 701 to 713 Main Street and two parking lots from the city, per Bay City News on September 2, 2026. The lots are leased back to the city for $1 a year so public parking continues. CBS San Francisco reported it as the first phase of a $1.5 million purchase that includes the Lawler House and Harbor Theatre.
Is California Forever on the Suisun City ballot in November 2026?
No local measure was listed when we checked. The city’s election page, checked September 25, 2026, shows the mayor and two City Council seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot and no measure. Any future decision on the annexation would go through City Council hearings and Solano LAFCO, both of which post public agendas.
Your next step
Thinking about buying or selling while all this plays out? Send us the address. We’ll pull the recent sales around it and show you exactly where it sits against the annexation map and the projects above, so you decide on facts, not rumors. Talk to a Suisun City agent on our team or call (510) 949-5525.
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By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Suisun City, CA. Updated September 25, 2026.
Sources
- City of Suisun City, Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting, Suisun Expansion Project, November 12, 2025: suisun.com (read September 25, 2026)
- City of Suisun City, Suisun Expansion Project Application and Process Documents page: suisun.com/Departments/Development-Services (checked September 25, 2026)
- State of California, CEQAnet, Suisun Expansion Project, SCH 2025110452: ceqanet.lci.ca.gov/2025110452 (checked September 25, 2026)
- City of Suisun City, Development Calendar Update (PDF, undated): suisun.com (read September 25, 2026)
- City of Suisun City, Election Information page, November 3, 2026 election: suisun.com/Government/City-Clerk (checked September 25, 2026)
- California Department of Housing and Community Development, Surplus Local Land for Affordable Housing: hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-research/public-lands/surplus-land (checked September 25, 2026)
- California Forever, Suisun Expansion FAQs: suisunexpansion.com/faqs (checked September 25, 2026)
- CBS Sacramento, “Suisun City votes to move forward with California Forever annexation project research,” June 11, 2025: cbsnews.com
- Press Democrat, Nick McConnell, “Suisun City Council gets update on eastward expansion plan,” July 8, 2026, updated July 10, 2026: pressdemocrat.com
- Press Democrat, Nick McConnell, “Here’s what is happening with housing and commercial projects in this small Solano County city,” August 5, 2026: pressdemocrat.com
- CBS San Francisco, “Suisun City, California Forever announce deal for first phase of downtown property sale,” September 1, 2026: cbsnews.com
- Local News Matters (Bay City News), Griffin Jones, “Suisun City closes deal to sell Main Street properties to California Forever,” September 2, 2026: localnewsmatters.org
- Redfin, Suisun City housing market page, August 2026: redfin.com/city/19156/CA/Suisun-City/housing-market (checked September 24, 2026)