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California’s political establishment didn’t think taxpayers could do it — but the grassroots movement to protect Proposition 13 has officially qualified the Save Prop 13 initiative for the November 2026 ballot.
After submitting more than 1.3 million signatures across all 58 counties, campaign leaders confirmed that the measure has cleared the required threshold following county verification — securing its place before voters in 2026.
“Sacramento politicians have been scheming for years to weaken Prop 13 and raise property taxes on homeowners,” said Reform California Chairman and State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio. “Now voters will have the final say — and taxpayers are ready to fight back.”
Why Save Prop 13 Matters
Passed overwhelmingly by voters in 1978, Proposition 13 caps property tax rates and limits how much assessments can increase each year. Supporters say it has protected seniors, middle-class families, and small businesses from being taxed out of their homes as property values rise.
In recent years, politicians and special interests have pushed efforts to weaken these protections — including proposals that would allow higher taxes through loopholes or reduce voter approval requirements.
The Save Prop 13 initiative aims to:
Supporters say the campaign’s success was driven by tens of thousands of volunteers collecting signatures in communities across California.
“This is a taxpayer revolt against the rising cost of living,” DeMaio said. “Politicians see your home as a revenue source — we see it as something worth protecting.”
With qualification now secured, the campaign shifts to winning voter approval in November 2026 — setting up a major statewide battle over the future of property taxes in California.
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