PROP
1

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.
State Bond Cost Estimate

FINAL VOTES CAST BY THE LEGISLATURE ON SB 417 (PROPOSITION 1)
(CHAPTER 16, STATUTES OF 2026)

Senate: Ayes 29 Noes 2
Assembly: Ayes 61 Noes 7