The latest in housing: March 28TH, 2022

Write to your legislators: use state budget surplus to fund housing, homelessness services, and renter assistance!

• California will enjoy a $31 billion budget surplus during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. A substantial portion of this should fund affordable housing, homelessness services, and renter assistance.Families are in dire need of affordable housing and rental assistance. The cost of housing in our state has been rising faster than inflation for years. American Community Survey data show median rent in CA increased by 27.3% between 2014 and 2019 while the Consumer Price Index increased by only 7.6% during the same period. Housing price increase in our state was thus over three times worse than general inflation, and it should be a top priority to address this in the new budget.Join AHLA in support of more funding for housing by sending a letter to your legislators today. Our ask includes $10 billion toward affordable housing grant programs, $5 billion for homelessness rental assistance, and funding to pay 100% of retroactive and several months of prospective rent and utilities for Californians unable to shoulder these costs due to the pandemic.>> Support more funding for housing <<

 

YIMBY Lobby Week is May 3rd-5th

• Sign up now to attend 2022 Virtual Lobby Week -- a collaborative effort of the YIMBY movement to amplify our voices in the State Capitol. Can’t make it to 3 straight days of meetings with legislators? No worries! Each day will cover a different area of California, you most likely only need to join during the day that corresponds to your region.
  • Lobby Day by Region -- please note that this is not a final or all inclusive list
    • Tuesday, May 3rd: Northern CA and Central Valley
    • Wednesday, May 4th: Southern CA and Central Coast
    • Thursday, May 5th: Legislators not available on May 3rd & 4th
  • A more detailed schedule will be shared with attendees as details and special guests are confirmed.

Whether you're a seasoned housing advocate or just getting involved, RSVP today to secure your spot, and be on the lookout for an email to schedule one of the required pre-event training sessions!

The latest in housing

• HCD publishes SB 9 Fact Sheet. It is intended to help municipalities and property owners understand the law. Get SB 9 facts
• Zillow analysis shows US home values appreciated more than the median income. A typical US home gained $52,667 in value, whereas the median pretax income is $50,000. Read more

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