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Proposition 33

Should California remove limits on the ability of cities to impose rent control policies capping annual rent increases?

Passes with majority vote.

No60%
8,975,542 votes
Yes39.9%
5,979,880 votes
Race called at 12:02 AM PT on November 6, 2024
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While cities and counties have the authority to enact rent control laws, the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 prohibits them from imposing rent control on single family homes, condominiums, properties built after 1995, and on new tenants. If passed, Proposition 33 would repeal the 1995 law and prevent the state from taking action to limit local rent control in the future. The proposition does not make any changes to existing local rent control laws; cities would have to take local action to change those. 

Yes Argument

Over half of Californians are rent burdened, paying more than 30% of their income on rent. Wage growth has not kept pace with rent increases, and housing costs are driving many people out of the state. Solving the housing crisis requires the state to build more affordable housing; but in the meantime, cities need tools like rent control to keep people housed.

No Argument

Rent restrictions will make the housing crisis worse by deterring developers from building new housing, which will drive down housing supply. Rent caps affect property values and hurt small landlords and homeowners by allowing them to be subjected to the same regulations as corporate landlords. California voters have twice rejected similar attempts to repeal the state’s limits on rent control.

Fundraising
Campaign finance data comes from the California Secretary of State’s office or the Federal Election Commission.

Updated at 3:00 PM PT on Oct 31, 2024
Source: California Secretary of State
In Support
$50.0mTotal
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
$37.0m
Kevin de Leon
$60.0k
Unite Here Local 11
$50.0k
Democratic Socialists of America
$5.0k
PowerCA Action
$4.4k
In Opposition
$124.6mTotal
California Apartment Association
$79.7m
California Association of Realtors
$22.0m
National Association of Realtors
$5.0m
Michael K. Hayde, Including Western National Group & Affiliated Entities
$2.8m
California Business Roundtable
$1.0m

Key Supporters

This list represents notable organizations and individuals who have taken a position on the ballot measure or candidate, or who are funding campaigns in support or opposition. This list is not exhaustive, and may be updated.

In Support

  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation
  • Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment 
  • California Democratic Party
  • California Nurses Association
  • Tenants Together

In Opposition

  • Toni Atkins, state Senate president pro tempore emeritus 
  • Buffy Wicks, state Assembly member
  • California Chamber of Commerce
  • California Small Business Association
  • California YIMBY

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Yes58.6%
8,820,842 votes
No41.3%
6,207,380 votes
Race called at 5:45 PM PT on November 6, 2024
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Yes62.6%
9,477,435 votes
No37.3%
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Race called at 10:30 PM PT on November 5, 2024
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Yes59.8%
9,055,116 votes
No40.1%
6,086,414 votes
Race called at 10:07 AM PT on November 6, 2024
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No55%
8,239,337 votes
Yes44.9%
6,738,890 votes
Race called at 8:39 AM PT on November 8, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Passes with majority vote.

No53.3%
7,882,137 votes
Yes46.6%
6,895,604 votes
Race called at 6:11 PM PT on November 10, 2024
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Passes with majority vote.

No50.7%
7,686,126 votes
Yes49.2%
7,469,803 votes
Race called at 5:03 PM PT on November 19, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Yes50.8%
7,378,686 votes
No49.1%
7,121,317 votes
Race called at 5:34 PM PT on November 20, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
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Yes67.9%
10,124,174 votes
No32%
4,783,434 votes
Race called at 9:28 PM PT on November 5, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
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A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.

Passes with majority vote.

Yes68.4%
10,307,296 votes
No31.5%
4,756,612 votes
Race called at 8:57 PM PT on November 5, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.