California · Bond question · put on the ballot by the legislature · Nov 3, 2026
Proposition 1
Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs
What it says
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; $1.25 billion for state-funded mortgages for 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 for local housing programs.
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- Proposition 41 · Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit; Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes
- Proposition 37 · Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes
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- Proposition 44 · Requires Community Health Clinics to Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services
- Proposition 45 · Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects
- Proposition 42 · Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes
- Proposition 43 · Limits Voters' Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services