AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE.
OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY
PREPARED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including for California veterans, and to finance housing development projects seeking federal tax credits.
Allocates funds:
$5.1 billion to build and rehabilitate multifamily rental housing;
$2.1 billion to acquire, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing units, and provide supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness;
$1.25 billion for state-funded mortgages for California veterans;
$1.1 billion for homeownership and downpayment assistance;
$1 billion for farmworker, tribal, and student housing;
$500 million for housing infrastructure; and
$200 million to support local housing programs.
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST’S ESTIMATE OF NET STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISCAL IMPACT:
Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.
FINAL VOTES CAST BY THE LEGISLATURE ON SB 417 (PROPOSITION 1) (CHAPTER 16, STATUTES OF 2026)