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AB 2689CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2689 allows nonrenewal of low-income housing leases for high-income households

Original title: Low-income housing tax credits: lease nonrenewal: good cause.

August 30, 2026

housing tax credits landlord-tenant law low-income housing Low-incomehousingtaxcredits goodcause leasenonrenewal

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.May 4, 2026

Version history & redline

5 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This change establishes a specific '' standard for lease nonrenewals in state-subsidized affordable housing, directly impacting the housing security of long-term tenants whose incomes have risen above program eligibility limits.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

low-income housing tenants

Tenants in 100% restricted housing projects face new criteria under which their leases may not be renewed if their income rises above specific thresholds.

low-income housing project owners

Owners are granted the authority to decline lease renewals for high-income households and are required to provide specific notices to tenants.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill permits landlords of 100% restricted low-income housing projects to decline lease renewals for households whose income has exceeded 140% of the area median income for two consecutive years, provided their rent exceeds 30% of their monthly income. Owners must provide specific notices to tenants regarding this income threshold and issue a formal nonrenewal notice at least 90 days before the lease expires.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can my landlord evict me just because I make more money now?

Under this bill, nonrenewal is only allowed if your income has exceeded 140% of the area median income for two consecutive years AND your rent is more than 30% of your monthly income.

How much notice must a landlord give before not renewing my lease under this rule?

The landlord must provide a notice of nonrenewal at least 90 days before your lease expires, and that notice must explain the specific reason for the nonrenewal.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Tax Credit Allocation Committee“The state agency responsible for allocating low-income housing tax credits.”Map →

Sources

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