Partners
Solving California’s housing crisis must include solutions for students.
These diverse voices represent a broad coalition that understands why affordable student housing is essential to educational access and economic mobility. Students and alumni know firsthand the challenges of housing insecurity. Business and labor leaders recognize that investing in campus housing create thousands of good-paying construction jobs. This united effort sends a powerful message: solving California’s housing crisis must include solutions for students.
Learn more about why our partners support the inclusion of student housing in the California Housing Bond.
April 30, 2026
Councilwoman Yaroslavsky Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Public universities have the land, infrastructure, and expertise to build quickly and efficiently, creating deeply affordable housing for students while freeing up units in our community for working families."
April 14, 2026
UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"California’s economic future is dependent on the ability for UC and CSU to drive economic mobility — this means that students must be provided with affordable and fair housing options."
April 9, 2026
Westwood Village Improvement Association Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Excluding higher education from the housing bond framework would be a missed opportunity at a time when California cannot afford to overlook all housing solutions."
April 7, 2026
Los Angeles County Business Federation Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"The investment will minimize the impacts of enrollment growth on our local communities, address student housing insecurity, and alleviate the demand in some of the most housing-constrained areas of the state."
April 3, 2026
Los Angeles Business Council Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"We must invest at a higher scale in deeply affordable housing development, preservation, and homelessness."
April 2, 2026
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"California's economic future is dependent on the ability for UC and CSU to drive economic mobility, and that means students must have affordable housing options."
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce support if amended letter (PDF)
March 31, 2026
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"University campuses are adept at quickly building affordable housing for students, which can relieve strain on local residents and communities."
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce support if amended letter (PDF)
March 23, 2026
Central City Association of Los Angeles Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"If amended to include dedicated funding for student housing at public colleges and universities, it would send a clear message that California values its students as part of the solution to the housing crisis and our shared economic prosperity."
March 18, 2026
Century City Chamber of Commerce Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Your legislation would send a clear message that California values its students as part of the solution to the housing crisis and our shared economic prosperity."
March 18, 2026
Yolo Country Supervisor Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Amending SB 417 to include higher education recipients would ensure California is pursuing all available solutions to the housing crisis while supporting the next generation of Californians."
March 16, 2026
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"We recognize SB 417, the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, as a vital step forward to increase housing supply and improve housing affordability."
March 12, 2026
City of West Hollywood Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Investing $1 billion in dedicated student housing is a practical and proven way to alleviate this pressure."
March 11, 2026
Former Mayor Lee Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Excluding higher education from the housing bond framework would be a missed opportunity at a time when California cannot afford to overlook all housing solutions."
March 11, 2026
UCLA GSA Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"Many UCLA graduate students spend well over 50 percent of their income on rent, forcing them to choose between their education and basic needs."
March 6, 2026
Davis Mayor Neville Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended To Include Students
"In Davis, we see firsthand how the statewide housing shortage affects not only students but also our local residents, businesses, and employers."
March 3, 2026
Frerichs Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended To Include Students
"We share responsibility for housing our residents and advancing solutions that balance student growth with community stability."
February 11, 2026
Century City Chamber of Commerce Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended to Include Students
The Century City Chamber of Commerce recognized AB 736 and called for an amendment to include public higher education institutions—particularly the University of California and California State University systems.
"Students across the UC system, our future workforce, face an affordability crisis. California's economic future is dependent on the ability of UC and CSU to drive economic mobility, and that means students must have affordable housing options."
January 20, 2026
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Supports Affordable Housing Bond If Amended
"We understand how the statewide housing shortage affects not only students but also our residents, businesses, and employers."
December 17, 2025
Councilwoman Yaroslavsky Supports Housing Bond if Ammended
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Yaroslavsky urged that student housing is included in the final bond proposal.
“Public universities have the land, infrastructure, and expertise to build quickly and efficiently, creating deeply affordable housing for students while freeing up units in our community for working families.”
December 16, 2025
LA Business Council Highlights Student Housing Needs
"Excluding higher education from the housing bond framework would be a missed opportunity at a time when California cannot afford to overlook all housing solutions."
December 1, 2025
Los Angeles County Business Federation Supports Inclusion of Student Housing in Housing Bond Act
“The investment will minimize the impacts of enrollment growth on our local communities, address student housing insecurity, and alleviate the demand in some of the most housing-constrained areas of the state.”
December 1, 2025
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Student Housing in Statewide Bond
“California's economic future is dependent on the ability for UC and CSU to drive economic mobility, and that means students must have affordable housing options.”
October 30, 2025
LAEDC Highlights Student Housing as Key to California’s Economic Future
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation called for including UC and CSU campuses in bond funding, tying student housing directly to workforce stability.
“We also support efforts to include public higher education institutions as eligible recipients of bond funding for on-campus student housing.”
October 21, 2025
City of West Hollywood Supports Affordable Housing Bond—If Students Included
The City of West Hollywood backed AB 736, contingent on an amendment dedicating $1 billion for UC and CSU housing, noting the local pressures UCLA students face.
“Investing $1 billion in dedicated student housing is a practical and proven way to alleviate pressure on local housing markets.”
October 16, 2025
Central City Association Advocates for Student Housing in Statewide Bond
Los Angeles’ Central City Association joined the coalition urging inclusion of higher education housing, citing the economic role of UCLA and CSU Los Angeles.
“Excluding higher education from the housing bond framework would be a missed opportunity at a time when California cannot afford to overlook all housing solutions.”
October 7, 2025
Westwood Village Improvement Association Joins Call to Include Higher Ed in Bond
WVIA expressed strong support for amending the bond to include UC and CSU housing, saying student housing is essential to economic mobility and local stability.
“If amended to include dedicated funding for student housing, it would send a clear message that California values its students as part of the solution to the housing crisis and our shared economic prosperity.”
October 7, 2025
Valley Industry & Commerce Association Backs Bond—Calls for Student Housing Eligibility
The Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA) endorsed AB 736 if amended, saying inclusion of UC and CSU housing is key to sustaining California’s workforce.
“Ensuring that California’s students—our future business leaders, educators, and innovators—have access to affordable housing is fundamental to sustaining the state’s economic vitality.”
September 18, 2025
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Supports Adding UC and CSU to Housing Bond
The Berkeley Chamber urged lawmakers to expand AB 736 to include UC and CSU housing, calling student affordability central to California’s economic future.
“If amended to include dedicated funding for student housing, it would send a clear message that California values its students as part of the solution to the housing crisis and our shared economic prosperity.”
September 15, 2025
Former Davis Mayor Brett Lee Urges Lawmakers to Include Student Housing in Bond
Former Davis Mayor Brett Lee added his voice to growing support for AB 736, calling on legislators to ensure UC and CSU student housing are eligible for bond funding. Drawing on his city’s partnership with UC Davis, Lee emphasized the communitywide benefits of university housing development.
“If AB 736 is amended to include dedicated funding for student housing at public colleges and universities, it would send a clear message that California values its students as part of the solution to the housing crisis and our shared economic prosperity.”
September 8, 2025
Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs Calls for $1B in Student Housing Investment
Supervisor Lucas Frerichs joined growing local support for amending AB 736, citing UC’s proven ability to deliver affordable housing and strengthen local economies.
“Including public higher education in the bond would give our campuses the tools to meet their housing obligations while easing demand in surrounding neighborhoods – a win for students, local residents, and the state’s housing goals alike.”
August 15, 2025
Yolo County Supervisor Sheila Allen Urges Inclusion of Student Housing in Bond
Yolo County Supervisor Sheila Allen called for dedicating $1 billion in bond funding for student housing, emphasizing the benefits for both students and surrounding communities.
“Including public higher education in the bond would give our campuses the tools to meet their housing obligations while easing demand in surrounding neighborhoods.”
August 7, 2025
Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber Champions Student Housing in State Bond
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce urged state lawmakers to amend AB 736 to include UC and CSU student housing, highlighting UC Santa Barbara’s success in delivering affordable workforce housing.
“UC Santa Barbara has proven to be effective at providing affordable workforce housing in our community.”
SBSCCC support if amended letter (PDF)July 11, 2025
CSU Issues Support if Amended Letter—with a proposed amendment to allocate $1 billion in bond funding for student housing across California’s public higher education systems.
The CSU has projects that could accommodate more than 12,000 students. Unfortunately, there is no funding currently available to build these critical student housing units. Moving forward on construction of more housing would improve student success and well-being but also eases pressure on local housing markets by freeing up off-campus units that would otherwise be occupied by students.
July 3, 2025
UC Graduate and Professional Council issues Letter of Support
"The University of California Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC), which represents the collective voice of over 60,000 graduate and professional students across all ten UC campuses, shares our position of support if amended on AB 736, the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. [...] We urge the committee to amend AB 736 to explicitly include public higher education for the specific purpose of funding more student housing.”
July 3, 2025
University of California Student Association issues Letter of Support
“We respectfully urge that this measure be amended to include public higher education institutions—particularly the University of California and California State University systems—as eligible recipients of bond funding for housing.”