Legislative Update - January 9, 2026

Act Now! There’s Still Time to Voice Opposition to Lower Rent Caps

On Tuesday, January 13, the Assembly Judiciary Committee will hear AB 1157 (Kalra), a bill that would lower the existing to rent cap and remove vital exemptions from the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). SCRHA stalled this bill last year, but the author is attempting to revive the bill. We need to stop this bill now, so it doesn’t gain steam. If passed, the bill would:

• Limit annual rent increases to just 2% plus the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is less. Today, the statewide rent cap is 5% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less.
• Remove the exemption for Single-family homes and condominiums.
• Repeal the “sunset” provision for statewide rent caps and Just Cause under AB 1482 making the law permanent.

Thank you to the hundreds of members who have already sent messages to Assemblymembers. If you haven’t yet made your voice heard, click here to send a message today!

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ICYMI:

• Section 8 housing assistance in jeopardy from proposed cuts, restrictions
• Palm Springs council to weigh appeal, funding for two affordable housing projects along West San Rafael Drive
• Vacancy on Peninsula Community Planning Board
• San Diego’s Section 8 rental assistance waitlist will close in February
• Midway District’s 30-foot height limit will be restored following California Supreme Court ruling*  
• Chula Vista receives $1m in housing grants from city, state

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