AB-736
Housing & Homelessness

The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes a $10 billion state bond measure for affordable housing programs to appear on the June 2026 ballot.
  • Allocates $5 billion to create affordable rental housing with 10% reserved for extremely low-income households.
  • Provides $1 billion for homeownership programs including down payment assistance for first-time buyers.
  • Dedicates $350 million to farmworker housing and $250 million for tribal housing initiatives.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Summary

Assembly Members Wicks, Haney, and Quirk-Silva propose a $10 billion state bond measure to fund affordable housing programs through the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. The measure would allocate $5 billion to the Multifamily Housing Program, with 10% of assisted units reserved for extremely low-income households.

The bond proceeds would distribute an additional $1.7 billion for supportive housing with operating subsidies, $800 million for the Portfolio Reinvestment Program, and $500 million to preserve unrestricted housing units with new affordability requirements. The measure designates $1 billion for homeownership programs through CalHome and home purchase assistance initiatives, while providing $350 million for farmworker housing grants and $250 million for tribal housing programs. The remaining $400 million would support infill infrastructure projects.

If approved by voters in June 2026, the measure authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds repaid through additional annual revenue collection. The Department of Housing and Community Development and California Housing Finance Agency would oversee program administration, with provisions allowing legislative amendments to improve program effectiveness and adjust allocations as needed.

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Introduced By

Matt Haney
Matt HaneyD
California State Assembly Member
Sharon Quirk-Silva
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
California State Assembly Member
Buffy Wicks
Buffy WicksD
California State Assembly Member
Rhodesia Ransom
Rhodesia RansomD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator
Josh Becker
Josh BeckerD
California State Senator
Catherine Blakespear
Catherine BlakespearD
California State Senator
Christopher Cabaldon
Christopher CabaldonD
California State Senator
Scott Wiener
Scott WienerD
California State Senator
David Alvarez
David AlvarezD
California State Assembly Member
Angelique Ashby
Angelique AshbyD
California State Senator
Steve Bennett
Steve BennettD
California State Assembly Member
Marc Berman
Marc BermanD
California State Assembly Member
Chris Ward
Chris WardD
California State Assembly Member
Lori Wilson
Lori WilsonD
California State Assembly Member
Rick Zbur
Rick ZburD
California State Assembly Member
Anamarie Farias
Anamarie FariasD
California State Assembly Member
Damon Connolly
Damon ConnollyD
California State Assembly Member
Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator
John Harabedian
John HarabedianD
California State Assembly Member
Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaD
California State Assembly Member
Corey Jackson
Corey JacksonD
California State Assembly Member
Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Maggy Krell
Maggy KrellD
California State Assembly Member
Mark Gonzalez
Mark GonzalezD
California State Assembly Member
Tina McKinnor
Tina McKinnorD
California State Assembly Member
Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiD
California State Assembly Member
Stephanie Nguyen
Stephanie NguyenD
California State Assembly Member
Sasha Renee Perez
Sasha Renee PerezD
California State Senator
Pilar Schiavo
Pilar SchiavoD
California State Assembly Member
Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzD
California State Assembly Member
Esmeralda Soria
Esmeralda SoriaD
California State Assembly Member
Tom Umberg
Tom UmbergD
California State Senator

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

April 9, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
101112PASS

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Rick ZburD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Bill Author
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Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Rick ZburD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
David AlvarezD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Damon ConnollyD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Angelique AshbyD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Marc BermanD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Steve BennettD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Pilar SchiavoD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
John HarabedianD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Anamarie FariasD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Nick SchultzD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tina McKinnorD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Josh BeckerD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tom UmbergD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Mike FongD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Maggy KrellD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Esmeralda SoriaD
Assembly Member
Bill Author

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
SB-417
The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
February 2025
Introduced
AB-1657
The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024.
February 2023
Failed
Showing 2 of 2 items
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes a $10 billion state bond measure for affordable housing programs to appear on the June 2026 ballot.
  • Allocates $5 billion to create affordable rental housing with 10% reserved for extremely low-income households.
  • Provides $1 billion for homeownership programs including down payment assistance for first-time buyers.
  • Dedicates $350 million to farmworker housing and $250 million for tribal housing initiatives.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Matt Haney
Matt HaneyD
California State Assembly Member
Sharon Quirk-Silva
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
California State Assembly Member
Buffy Wicks
Buffy WicksD
California State Assembly Member
Rhodesia Ransom
Rhodesia RansomD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator
Josh Becker
Josh BeckerD
California State Senator
Catherine Blakespear
Catherine BlakespearD
California State Senator
Christopher Cabaldon
Christopher CabaldonD
California State Senator
Scott Wiener
Scott WienerD
California State Senator
David Alvarez
David AlvarezD
California State Assembly Member
Angelique Ashby
Angelique AshbyD
California State Senator
Steve Bennett
Steve BennettD
California State Assembly Member
Marc Berman
Marc BermanD
California State Assembly Member
Chris Ward
Chris WardD
California State Assembly Member
Lori Wilson
Lori WilsonD
California State Assembly Member
Rick Zbur
Rick ZburD
California State Assembly Member
Anamarie Farias
Anamarie FariasD
California State Assembly Member
Damon Connolly
Damon ConnollyD
California State Assembly Member
Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator
John Harabedian
John HarabedianD
California State Assembly Member
Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaD
California State Assembly Member
Corey Jackson
Corey JacksonD
California State Assembly Member
Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Maggy Krell
Maggy KrellD
California State Assembly Member
Mark Gonzalez
Mark GonzalezD
California State Assembly Member
Tina McKinnor
Tina McKinnorD
California State Assembly Member
Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiD
California State Assembly Member
Stephanie Nguyen
Stephanie NguyenD
California State Assembly Member
Sasha Renee Perez
Sasha Renee PerezD
California State Senator
Pilar Schiavo
Pilar SchiavoD
California State Assembly Member
Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzD
California State Assembly Member
Esmeralda Soria
Esmeralda SoriaD
California State Assembly Member
Tom Umberg
Tom UmbergD
California State Senator

Summary

Assembly Members Wicks, Haney, and Quirk-Silva propose a $10 billion state bond measure to fund affordable housing programs through the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. The measure would allocate $5 billion to the Multifamily Housing Program, with 10% of assisted units reserved for extremely low-income households.

The bond proceeds would distribute an additional $1.7 billion for supportive housing with operating subsidies, $800 million for the Portfolio Reinvestment Program, and $500 million to preserve unrestricted housing units with new affordability requirements. The measure designates $1 billion for homeownership programs through CalHome and home purchase assistance initiatives, while providing $350 million for farmworker housing grants and $250 million for tribal housing programs. The remaining $400 million would support infill infrastructure projects.

If approved by voters in June 2026, the measure authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds repaid through additional annual revenue collection. The Department of Housing and Community Development and California Housing Finance Agency would oversee program administration, with provisions allowing legislative amendments to improve program effectiveness and adjust allocations as needed.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

April 9, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
101112PASS

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Rick ZburD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 45 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 9
Select All Legislators
Profile
Corey JacksonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Rick ZburD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
David AlvarezD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Damon ConnollyD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tri TaR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Angelique AshbyD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Marc BermanD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Steve BennettD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Pilar SchiavoD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
John HarabedianD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Lori WilsonD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Chris WardD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Anamarie FariasD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Nick SchultzD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tina McKinnorD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Josh BeckerD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Tom UmbergD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Mike FongD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Maggy KrellD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Esmeralda SoriaD
Assembly Member
Bill Author

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
SB-417
The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
February 2025
Introduced
AB-1657
The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024.
February 2023
Failed
Showing 2 of 2 items
Page 1 of 1