Housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity leaders, and state lawmakers rallied at the California Capitol urging the governor to restore $500 million in CalHome funding after the program was cut in the latest state budget. Advocates say CalHome is the only state program that supports the supply side of affordable housing for low-income, first-time homebuyers. Habitat for Humanity says the cut places 500 planned homes and thousands more in the pipeline on hold. Lawmakers called affordability California’s top issue, and supporters also highlighted a proposed $10 billion affordable housing bond that could go to voters in June 2026. The governor, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and Senate Leader Mike McGuire did not respond to requests for comment.

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