California lawmakers love to talk about the housing affordability crisis, yet their actions consistently make the problem worse. The California Tax Foundation’s latest report reveals that during the first eight months of the 2025-26 legislative session, lawmakers considered increasing annual taxes and fees by more than $16 billion, while housing costs continue to spiral out of reach for ordinary families.

Consider the reality facing Orange County residents today. According to the Orange County Register, California homebuying is 7% below the 2008 crash levels, with only 15% of households able to qualify for a single-family home. The median selling price for a single family home was $1.4 million in June, requiring an annual income of more than $367,000 for a typical family to afford

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