Budget Proposal

January 21, 2026

The 2026-27 California Budget Process is Underway — Here’s What We Need To Do Now

While the Governor, State Legislators, and California voters all want to see more progress in addressing housing affordability, the Governor's initial budget proposal does not include any new state funds for existing affordable housing programs. Our analysis shares what this would mean, what we're proposing instead, and what you can do next.