University of California: faculty and employee housing.

Assembly Member Patel's proposal to extend affordable housing programs to University of California faculty and employees mirrors existing provisions available to school districts and California State University personnel. The University of California Faculty and Employee Housing Act of 2025 authorizes UC campuses to develop housing programs addressing affordability challenges faced by their workforce.

The legislation permits UC campuses and medical centers to establish rental housing developments on university-owned land, with occupancy primarily restricted to UC faculty and employees. While campuses may include local public employees or other community members, the bill allows institutions to prioritize university personnel. The act defines affordable rental housing as developments where most units maintain rent levels accessible to low- and moderate-income households.

Under the proposed framework, UC campuses can leverage federal, state and local resources while forming public-private partnerships to create housing opportunities. The bill enables developers receiving public funds or tax credits for affordable housing to restrict occupancy to UC personnel on university-owned properties, provided such restrictions comply with other applicable laws. Implementation would occur through individual campus programs, with each institution determining specific approaches to meet local workforce housing needs.