Legislative Update - January 22, 2026

SCRHA Advocacy Action Hub: Essential Guidance for Housing Providers
Navigate the complexities of the rental market with the SCRHA Advocacy Action Hub. From critical legislative updates and regulatory guidance on new laws to urgent Action Alerts and PAC support, our Hub is your essential resource for staying ahead. Bookmark the Hub today for instant access to the latest regional rent cap data, compliance resources, and the latest SCRHA industry news.

From NAA: The Housing Crisis Can’t Be Solved Without Rental Housing
Click here to read the statement from National Apartment Association (NAA) President & CEO Bob Pinnegar and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) President Sharon Wilson Géno in response to President Trump’s housing remarks at the World Economic Forum.

Supervisor Lawson-Remer to Hold Town Hall on Scams & Predatory Practices
The Supervisor claims San Diego families are paying an invisible Unfairness Tax — the costs absorbed when corporations break the rules, and no one enforces them. The town hall is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00–7:00 PM at University City High School. A webinar is also scheduled for February 25. Click here to learn more and sign up.

ICYMI:

• San Diego councilman floats taxes on short-term rentals, vacation second homes
• Palm Springs schedules next community meetings on major zoning overhaul
• Flashy, expensive and big: These are the new San Diego County apartments opening this year
• El Centro City Council to vote on street projects, city attorney appointment, and Veterans Memorial Wall
• Cities explore tossing rental ‘junk fees’ to ease affordability crisis
• California Democrats Renew Push to Build More Homes in 2026
• Roads, Police and Cost of Living: San Diego’s Councilmembers’ Top Priorities