Veterans Rally for Prop 33 and Rent Control in California

Veterans Resource Center (File Photo – pasadena.edu)

Veterans support ballot measure that would overturn statewide rent control ban and allow local communities to help keep tenants in their homes.

By News Desk

In the lead-up to Veterans Day, veterans and advocacy groups across California are rallying behind Proposition 33, the statewide ballot initiative that will allow for the expansion of rent control in California and provide crucial relief to veterans burdened by high housing costs.

If approved, Proposition 33 would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, empowering cities and counties statewide to enact rent control measures on a broader range of properties, including single-family homes and apartments built after 1995.

How Proposition 33 Benefits Veterans:

1. Extended Rent Control Protections
   Repealing Costa-Hawkins would allow California communities to extend rent control to homes and newer buildings, providing veterans more options for affordable, rent-stabilized housing.
2. Increased Stability
   Proposition 33 would protect veterans from large, unexpected rent increases, creating long-term housing stability. This stability is crucial for veterans, particularly those managing mental health conditions like PTSD.
3. Better Use of Assistance Programs
   Current high rents often exceed HUD-VASH voucher limits, making it difficult for veterans to find affordable options. Expanded rent control would help align rental prices with the limits of assistance programs, making more units accessible to veterans in need.