The Rules Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to consider a ballot measure for the June 2026 ballot. The measure would ask voters to consider an empty homes tax aimed at raising general fund revenue or encourage owners of second homes make them available for long-term rental.

From the Office of Council President Joe LaCava 

Special Rules Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026 – 9 a.m.

Rules Committee Meeting Agenda

Non agenda Public Comment

Item 1 – Consideration of an Empty Homes Tax Ballot Measure Proposal By Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera

This item is to consider placing a proposed ballot measure regarding an excise tax on empty homes to raise General Fund revenue on the June 2026 ballot in the City of San Diego.

The item requests the City Council adopt the ordinance in Subitem-A to place on the June, 2, 2026 Municipal Special Election, consolidated with the California State Primary Election one measure amending the San Diego Municipal Code by adding Chapter 3, Article 12, Division 01, sections 32.0101 through 32.0123, relating to an Empty Homes Tax. 

Furthermore, request that the City Council adopt the resolution in Subitem-B, directing the City Attorney to prepare a ballot title and summary and an impartial analysis; directing the Mayor, Independent Budget Analyst, and City Auditor to prepare a fiscal impact analysis; and assigning ballot arguments, all regarding one measure amending the San Diego Municipal Code by adding Chapter 3, Article 12, Division 01, sections 32.0101 through 32.0123, relating to an Empty Homes Tax, to be submitted to qualified voters of the City of San Diego at the Municipal Special Election, consolidated with the California State Primary Election to be help on June 2, 2026.

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