Political Advocacy

Political Advocacy

IF REAL ESTATE IS YOUR PROFESSION, POLITICS IS YOUR BUSINESS

REALTORS® are hard at work every day protecting your interests at the State Capitol. SCCAR’s Political Advocacy team works at the local, state and federal levels to protect your business, the industry, and homeowner’s rights, actively monitors legislation affecting the real estate industry and promotes or opposes relevant initiatives and focuses on protecting homeownership, private property rights, and holding our policymakers accountable.

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides financial assistance for unpaid and/or future rent and utilities to income-eligible California renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance. Apply Now

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Thanks to Prop 19, seniors, retirees, and all homeowners aged 55+ can move closer to family, medical care, or to a home that better meets their needs anywhere in California without a tax penalty.

FAQ on Prop 19: https://www.caprop19.org/propertytaxportability

SCCAR's Government Affairs team holds monthly Local Government Relations Committee meetings. Members of the Local Government Relations Committee work with the Government Affairs Director on issues that affect Realtors® in the local community, covering 5 jurisdictions in Santa Cruz County.

Email GAD@mysccar.org for meeting information.

Visit the Committees section of this website for information about other committees.

Santa Cruz County Elected Officials - Find contact information for local elected officials by jurisdiction

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