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 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan

Aug 26, 2026 - Provides Funding for Affordable Housing. In  addition to these streamlining efforts, the 2026 ‑27 budget provides some funding for affordable housing programs. This includes $200  million one ‑time General Fund for the Multifamily Housing Program, the state ’s flagship affordable housing program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5197

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Aug 5, 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/1112

Major Higher Education Budget Developments [EdBudget]

Jul 28, 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.) Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1105

New Higher Education Reporting Requirements [EdBudget]

Jul 28, 2026 - New Higher Education Reporting Requirements [EdBudget] Student housing and data collection at UC/CSU/CCCd TBL Rapid rehousing, basic needs, and student mental health services at UC and CSUg TBL February 1 each year   a BBL refers to budget bill language contained in the 2026-27 Budget Act, as enacted by Chapter 19 of 2026 (AB 109, Gabriel) and amended by Chapter 21 of 2026 (SB 111, Laird).
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1104

Financial Aid Award Coverage [EdBudget]

Jul 10, 2026 - See "Financial Aid Award Amounts" for the size of each type of award. a Nontuition awards typically may cover any living cost, including housing, food, transportation, books, and supplies. b May cover tuition costs if a student does not receive one of the tuition awards in the above category.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1121

The 2011 Realignment of Adult Felony Populations: Results and Key Takeaways

Jun 30, 2026 - Over this period, the state constructed 22 new prisons, as well as additional housing at some of its 12 pre‑existing prisons—more than doubling the design capacity of the prison system. (Design capacity generally refers to the number of beds the state prison system would operate if it housed only one person per cell and did not use temporary beds, such as housing people in gyms.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5191