6 housing related ballot measures across 4 states will be presented to voters on November 3. Each of these measures is briefly detailed below.
California: Veteran and Housing Assistance Programs Bond Measure, if passed, would authorize California to issue $11.25 billion in bonds to fund income-qualified housing programs
California: Second Mortgage Homebuyer Program and Revenue Bond Initiative, if passed, would establish a second mortgage homebuyer program for qualified homebuyers on qualifying homes administered by the California Housing Finance Agency. It would also authorize the agency to issue up to $25 billion in bonds to fund the program.
California, Changes to Environmental Review Process for Certain Projects Initiative, if passed, would make changes to the California Environmental Quality Act by shortening the review process for a defined set of essential projects - housing, water systems, clean energy, medical facilities, public safety infrastructure, broadband, education, and transportation.
Hawaii: Authorize Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity (RISE) Bonds Amendment, if passed, would authorize the state legislature to empower Hawaii's local governments to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds that would fund public works, public improvements, and community development projects.
Massachusetts: Limit on Required Lot Size for Single-Family Homes Initiative, if passed, would create state-designated requirements for single-family home zoning. Currently housing policies and zoning restrictions are entirely determined by municipal governments.
Rhode Island: Housing Development Bond Measure, if passed, would issue $120 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects.
To learn more about these ballot measures, as well as what else is on your November 3 ballot, visit Ballotpedia or contact your local elections office.