Fighting for Your Business at Every Level of Government
PSAR advocates for REALTOR® interests, homeownership, and private property rights in San Diego City Hall, Sacramento, and Washington D.C.
Advocacy at Three Levels
PSAR’s Government Affairs program monitors, engages, and advocates on issues that directly impact your business, your clients, and property owners throughout San Diego County.
Local
We monitor city councils and county government across all San Diego municipalities, advocating on zoning, sign ordinances, transfer taxes, rental regulations, and other land use issues that affect your business every day.
State
Working alongside the California Association of REALTORS®, PSAR supports and opposes legislation in Sacramento that affects property rights, housing supply, and the ability to conduct business as a real estate professional.
National
Through NAR and direct engagement with our congressional delegation, PSAR members amplify their voice on federal policy including loan limits, mortgage interest, flood insurance, and fair housing.
Legislative Day in Sacramento
Every spring, PSAR joins more than 2,000 REALTORS® from across California in Sacramento to meet directly with the legislators who shape housing policy, property rights, and the real estate industry. This is your association putting in the work on your behalf.
PSAR at Legislative Day 2026
Two Days. Real Access.
PSAR delegates meet face-to-face with our state legislators and their staff to discuss housing legislation, property rights, and the issues directly affecting your clients and your business.
Local Advocacy Luncheon
A highlight of PSAR’s experience is the Local Advocacy Luncheon — a focused gathering with state legislators, CAR lobbyists, and regional policy consultants where local issues meet state-level decisions.
Scholarships Available
PSAR offers a limited number of scholarships for GA committee members. Contact George Ching at george@psar.org for details.
Space is limited and registration is required. Capacity is enforced at all events.
Contact George to RegisterA Century of Wins for Real Estate
These victories are the result of decades of collective effort by REALTORS® at the local, state, and national level — including your PSAR colleagues.
The 30-Year Fixed Mortgage
REALTORS® advocated for the creation of the FHA and Fannie Mae, making long-term homeownership financing available to everyday Americans.
Mortgage Interest Deduction Preserved
During major federal tax reform, NAR successfully protected the mortgage interest deduction from elimination.
Banks Kept Out of Real Estate Brokerage
A permanent ban on banks entering real estate brokerage was achieved in the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, protecting consumer choice and competition.
Increased Conforming Loan Limits
PSAR and NAR successfully advocated for higher conforming loan limits, keeping more San Diego buyers eligible for conventional financing.
Statewide Service Tax Defeated
PSAR joined CAR in defeating a proposed statewide tax on services including real estate that would have added significant cost to every transaction.
ADU Barriers Reduced
PSAR supported legislation reducing local government barriers to building Accessory Dwelling Units, expanding housing supply and owner opportunities.
Point-of-Sale Retrofit Mandates Opposed
PSAR has consistently opposed proposals requiring costly home retrofits as a condition of sale, protecting buyers and sellers from added burdens.
Prop 13 Protections Defended
PSAR actively supports efforts to protect Proposition 13 property tax protections for California homeowners.
Rent Control Opposed
PSAR opposes local and state rent control measures that reduce housing supply and undermine the property rights of owners.
Policy Positions
PSAR’s positions are grounded in protecting private property rights, promoting homeownership, and preserving a healthy real estate market.
Rent Control
Deters new construction, reduces housing quality, and undermines property owners’ ability to earn a fair return.
Transfer Taxes
Add cost to every transaction, reduce housing affordability, and create inequitable burden on buyers and sellers.
Point-of-Sale Requirements
Government retrofit mandates tied to the sale of a home unfairly burden transactions and add unnecessary cost.
Accessory Dwelling Units
ADUs expand housing supply without consuming additional land and create new homeownership and investment opportunities.
Homeownership Opportunities
Homeownership is the primary driver of intergenerational wealth. PSAR advocates for policies that expand access.
Private Property Rights
Property owners have the right to use, sell, and develop their property. PSAR opposes unreasonable restrictions.
San Diego County Sign Ordinances
Know the Rules Before You Post
Sign regulations vary significantly across San Diego County’s cities and unincorporated areas. PSAR has compiled a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction reference covering on-premise for sale signs, off-premise directional signs, open house rules, size limits, and removal requirements.
All signs must be placed on private property with the owner’s permission. State law prohibits placement in the public right-of-way without municipal permission.
Updated Sign OrdinancesGet Involved
PSAR’s Government Affairs program is only as strong as its members. Join a committee, support IMPAC, and add your voice to the issues that shape your business.
IMPAC — Investment in Political Action Committee
IMPAC provides financial support for and against local candidates and ballot measures directly affecting real estate and property rights in San Diego County. Contributions are voluntary and separate from membership dues.
View current committee chairs, meeting schedules, and how to join on our committees page.
View GA CommitteesSupport the REALTOR® Action Fund
Every year, PSAR asks members to voluntarily invest $49 in the REALTOR® Action Fund — the financial engine behind the REALTOR® Party of California.
The REALTOR® Party of California — It’s not a red problem or a blue problem. It’s a #PurpleSolution.
30% Stays Local
Thirty percent of every RAF investment goes directly to local issues and candidate campaigns in San Diego County.
Stopped point-of-sale mandates that could have cost homeowners thousands and killed deals
Defeated proposed taxes on REALTOR® commissions and real estate services
Opposed candidates who work against housing development and REALTOR® interests
Protected independent contractor status for real estate professionals
RAF is a voluntary investment supporting the REALTOR® Party of California through CAR.
Stay Informed
The latest GA news, legislative updates, and advocacy alerts from PSAR.