The six state-level housing policies in contention were the most in a single election year in two decades.
California Approved: Proposition 1 Voters approved $11.25 billion in bonds for the state to fund affordable housing programs, with slightly more than 60% of the vote as of Friday.
At a time when nearly half of college students are experiencing housing insecurity, the measure also allocates $175 million for University of California student housing.
“As the University of California works with the state to enroll more California students, the demand for affordable student housing has risen.
A minimum of $25 million of the bond will be allocated for housing intended for homeownership, and 10% is slated for public housing development.