The 2026-27 Budget: Streamlining California’s Affordable Housing Funding System [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2026 - In this brief, we provide background on affordable housing and affordable housing funding programs, describe and analyze the Governor’s budget proposals related to affordable housing funding, and provide recommendations to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5154

The 2026-27 Budget: Streamlining California’s Affordable Housing Funding System

Mar 6, 2026 - In this brief, we provide background on affordable housing and affordable housing funding programs, describe and analyze the Governor’s budget proposals related to affordable housing funding, and provide recommendations to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5154

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs

Feb 18, 2026 - Eliminating exemptions for former foster youth, veterans, and homeless individuals. (These exemptions were already scheduled to sunset in 2030.) Tightening rules for waivers based on economic conditions, ending California ’s statewide waiver.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5126

Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [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/5123

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Homeless or runaway youth. Youth who were victims of commercial sexual  exploitation. Youth exposed to domestic violence. Youth whose caretakers experience substance use disorder. State Plan Allows Community Pathway for Connecting Families to Prevention Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106