| What | Repeals Costa-Hawkins, a law which placed restrictions on rent control laws, so units built after 1995 could not be put under rent control. |
| When | Election Day, Nov. 5, 2025 (get a reminder) |
| Who | Housing nonprofits, unions, progressives. |
| Where | The initiative affects the state of California. |
| Why | Repealing Costa-Hawkins will make passing a local rent control law easier. |
Key Facts
- Today, if we pushed for a rent control law in Rosemead, the law wouldn’t cover any apartments built after 1995.
- Proposition 33 would eliminate this restriction, so the law could cover all apartments.
- To pass a rent control law, we need a tenant organization that can put pressure on the city council. That’s the Rosemead Tenant Union. Join the RTU.
Study Links
From the Yes on 33 site:
What is Prop 33?
Prop 33 states: “The state may not limit the right of any city, county, or city and county to maintain, enact or expand residential rent control.
What Will Prop 33 Do?
– Removes CA ban on Rent Control
– Allows cities and counties to expand Rent Control.
– Allows local communities to stop predatory corporate landlords from charging unfair and unaffordable rents
Who Supports Prop 33?
Pro-renter, Social Justice, Veterans, Senior Groups and Labor Unions support Prop 33.
