Proposition 1 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - State Housing Programs. Proposition  1 provides bond funding for various types of housing programs, which are summarized in Figure  1. The funds would be allocated over a number of years. The major categories of housing programs supported by the bond are: Affordable Multifamily Housing Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=1&year=2026

Proposition 2 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - The money that would have gone into the rainy day fund instead must be spent on infrastructure (like highways and housing). Debt The State Has Different Kinds of Debts. The state has more than $250  billion in debts.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=2&year=2026

Proposition 37 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). CalHFA is a state entity that administers programs designed to help low- and moderate-income Californians afford housing. CalHFA has a few programs that provide down payment assistance to homebuyers.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=37&year=2026

Proposition 45 [Ballot]

Nov 3, 2026 - CEQA applies to many types of public and private projects, such as housing developments, school facilities, and highway expansions. Some exceptions apply. For example, state law exempts certain housing developments located near public transit from needing a CEQA review.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Proposition?number=45&year=2026

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Other Provisions

Oct 2, 2026 - The 2025 reorganization moved certain housing programs from the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency (BCSH) to the newly formed California Housing and Homelessness Agency. Consumer services and business programs stayed with BCSH, which was renamed BCSA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5205/

Major Higher Education Budget Developments [EdBudget]

Oct 1, 2026 - . — Places a housing bond on the November 2026 ballot that includes $350 million for new affordable student housing projects. (The funds would be split evenly among CSU and UC.) September Final Budget Agreement: Chapters 248, 251, and 1040 — Adds $5.6 million for three new one-time CSU initiatives involving facility improvements
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1161

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Judiciary and Criminal Justice

Sep 25, 2026 - In addition, the budget reallocates $9.7  million in 2026-27 ($12.6  million ongoing) in baseline General Fund staffing resources to reactivate a previously deactivated portion of Corcoran State Prison as single-celled honor housing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5201

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Housing, Homelessness, and Local Government [Publication Details]

Sep 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Housing, Homelessness, and Local Government [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5199

The 2026-27 California Spending Plan: Housing, Homelessness, and Local Government

Sep 18, 2026 - Housing-Related Budget Actions Funding for Affordable Housing.  The 2026-27 budget provides $200  million one-time General Fund to HDFC for the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), the state ’s flagship affordable housing program.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/5199

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Sep 17, 2026 - Reflects UC's estimates of remaining funds available for each applicable initiative. e Consists of $7.9 million in reappropriated funds and $15 million in new funds. f Consists of $8.1 million in reappropriated funds and $7.5 million in new funds. g Consists of $9.9 million in reappropriated funds and $5 million in new funds. h Reflects removal of $8.1 million from UC's budget relating to an intersegmental UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College student housing project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1160