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Measure ULA Ordinance / Comprehensive Analysis / Programmatic Funding Impacts / Fiscal Years / 2025-26 / 2026-27

Council File 26-0088-S1

Introduced
2026-01-28
Last changed
2026-05-15
Status
open
Expires
2028-05-15
Committee
Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA)
Mover
EUNISSES HERNANDEZ
Second
KATY YAROSLAVSKY
References
Chief Legislative Analyst Report: 26-05-0363

Brief

Councilmembers Eunisses Hernandez and Ysabel Jurado moved for a comprehensive analysis of Measure ULA's programmatic funding impacts on the city's budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The motion directs a review of how the voter-approved housing transfer tax will affect city revenue and spending. The Council adopted the motion on April 14, 2026, by a 14-0-1 vote, and it is now pending further review by the Ad Hoc Committee on Measure ULA, which continued it in May pending additional department reports.

Full summary

Measure ULA, a voter-approved housing transfer tax, imposes a tax on transfers of real property in Los Angeles to fund affordable housing and homelessness prevention. Councilmembers Hernandez and Jurado initiated this motion to direct a comprehensive analysis of how the measure's revenue and programmatic spending will impact city budgets across two fiscal years: 2025-26 and 2026-27. The motion seeks to understand the fiscal mechanics of the tax implementation and its effects on city operations and revenue streams during those periods. The motion was referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee on January 28, 2026. After initial discussion on April 17, the Ad Hoc Committee on Measure ULA approved the motion as amended on March 27, 2026. The full City Council then adopted the motion on April 14, 2026, by a 14-0-1 vote, with only one abstention and no opposing votes. Following adoption, the matter was rereferred to the Ad Hoc Committee on Measure ULA for ongoing implementation review. Both the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Chief Legislative Analyst submitted analytical documents in May 2026 supporting the committee's work. The Ad Hoc Committee continued the item on May 15, 2026, to a date to be determined, indicating that additional analysis or testimony is expected before final recommendations are made. The file remains active and is not scheduled for immediate resolution.

Activity (17)

  • 2026-05-15 Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA) continued item to date to be determined.
  • 2026-05-13 Chief Legislative Analyst document(s) referred to Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA).
  • 2026-05-13 Document submitted by Chief Legislative Analyst, dated May 13, 2026.
  • 2026-05-13 Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA) scheduled item for committee meeting on May 15, 2026.
  • 2026-05-11 Los Angeles Housing Department document(s) referred to Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA).
  • 2026-05-10 Document submitted by Los Angeles Housing Department, dated May 10, 2026.
  • 2026-04-17 No action taken; discussion only.
  • 2026-04-16 Council action final.
  • 2026-04-15 Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA) scheduled item for committee meeting on April 17, 2026.
  • 2026-04-14 Council adopted as amended by 12A (Lee - Harris-Dawson), subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 2026-04-10 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 14, 2026.
  • 2026-03-27 Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA) approved as amended .
  • 2026-03-25 Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA) scheduled item for committee meeting on March 27, 2026.
  • 2026-03-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council.
  • 2026-03-13 Council rereferred item to Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House Los Angeles (ULA), pursuant to Council Action of March 11, 2026, Council File No. 24-2000-S2.
  • 2026-02-20 Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council.
  • 2026-01-28 Motion referred to Housing and Homelessness Committee.

Documents (27)

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