Health and Safety Code

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Citation: HSC
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The Legislature states findings supporting a unified, single-payer-style health care financing system for all Californians. The State Department of Health Services is renamed the State Department of Health Care Services, and its retained functions continue with the renamed department. The Director of Health Care Services is appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, the director receives a salary set by law, and the Governor may appoint up to two chief deputies on the director’s recommendation. The director has the powers of a department head under the cited Government Code chapter. The Department of Health Services has a Division of Rural Health, and that division must administer specified chapters and sections.

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50203.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 4. General Provisions [50200 - 50205] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97. )
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This provision says the division cannot be read as authorizing the state to create debt or liability.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 4. General Provisions [50200 - 50205] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97. ) ## 50203. Nothing in this division shall be construed to authorize the creation of a debt or liability of the state within the meaning of Section 1 of Article XVI of the State Constitution. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97.)
50204.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 4. General Provisions [50200 - 50205] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97. )
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State assistance may not be awarded to, made available for, or used in a housing development if eligibility requires a letter of acknowledgment, approval, or similar document from a local agency’s legislative body or a local legislator.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 4. General Provisions [50200 - 50205] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97. ) ## 50204. State assistance shall not be awarded to, or otherwise available to or utilized in, any housing development that is subject to a requirement as a threshold or condition to apply or be eligible for the award of any funding that the development proponent receive a letter of acknowledgment, letter of approval, or similar document from the legislative body of a local agency or from a member of a local legislative body. For purposes of this section, “state assistance” includes any state funds, a state tax credit, or a federal tax credit administered by the state. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 800, Sec. 1. (AB 829) Effective January 1, 2019.)
50205.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 4. General Provisions [50200 - 50205] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97. )
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This section bars state funding for certain housing projects involving employers who employ at least one H-2A worker, requires repayment if restricted funds are used anyway, and requires a declaration from recipients spending state funds on housing purposes.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 4. General Provisions [50200 - 50205] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 97. ) ## 50205. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Employer” means a person or entity who has petitioned, or will petition, to import an H-2A worker pursuant to Section 1188 of Title 8 of the United States Code to work on the employer’s agricultural land. (2) “H-2A worker” means a nonimmigrant person excluded from the term “immigrant,” for purposes of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1101), pursuant to Section 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) of Title 8 of the United States Code employed to work for an employer. (3) “State funding” means any provision of moneys or other financial assistance provided by the state or a state agency, including, but not limited to, grants, loans, and write-downs of land costs, but does not include any allocation of federal or state low-income housing tax credits pursuant to Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 50199.4) of this part or Sections 12206, 17058, or 23610.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law and subject to paragraph (2), state funding shall not be provided to an employer or its agent who employs at least one H-2A worker for the purposes of funding predevelopment of, developing, or operating any housing. (2) Any employer or other recipient of state funding who utilizes state funding for the purposes described in paragraph (1) shall reimburse the state or state agency that provided the funding in an amount equal to the amount of that state funding expended for those purposes. (3) This subdivision shall not apply to any contract or other enforceable agreement pursuant to which the state or a state agency provides state funding that was entered into prior to January 1, 2020. (4) The department shall not be responsible for inspecting units that are not subsidized by funding received by the department. (5) A person or entity who receives state funding on and after January 1, 2020, and expends any of those funds for the purpose of funding predevelopment of, developing, or operating any housing shall submit a declaration to the entity administering the funding which declares the following: (A) (i) The person or entity is not an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205. (ii) The person or entity will not rent, sell, or sublease housing funded pursuant to this chapter to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable. (B) The declaration described in subparagraph (A) may be met through the inclusion in a regulatory agreement, contract, or affordability covenant, as applicable, with the entity administering the funding program that is signed by the person or entity receiving funds. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 296, Sec. 36. (AB 1096) Effective January 1, 2022.)
5021.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers [5000 - 5022] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Rules on notice and foreclosure for these liens apply, and suit on the bond must be brought within six months after the verified-claims filing period ends.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers [5000 - 5022] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5021. All provisions of the codes and general laws relating to notice and the foreclosure of such liens are applicable, but suit may only be brought on the bond within six months after the expiration of the period for the filing of verified claims. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50211.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. )
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The agency must run the Homeless Emergency Aid Program, keep specified records, and its grant decisions are final.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. ) ## 50211. (a) The Homeless Emergency Aid program is hereby established for the purpose of providing localities with one-time flexible block grant funds to address their immediate homelessness challenges. (b) The agency, in consultation with the council, shall administer the program, which shall provide block grant funds. (c) The agency’s decision to approve or deny an application and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final. (d) The agency shall maintain records of the following: (1) The number of applications for program funding received by the agency. (2) The number of applications for program funding denied by the agency. (3) The name of each recipient of program funds. (e) In administering this chapter, the agency shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50212.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. )
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An administrative entity must show it meets the listed eligibility conditions to receive program funds, unless the waiver rule in subdivision (b) applies.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. ) ## 50212. (a) In order to be eligible for program funds, an administrative entity shall demonstrate the following: (1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), the jurisdiction or jurisdictions that the administrative entity represents for which funding is requested have, at the time of the award, declared a shelter crisis pursuant to Chapter 7.8 (commencing with Section 8698) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (2) The applicants within the administrative entity have collaborated in its application, and have committed to future collaboration, with other city, county, or nonprofit partners. Recipients may submit a regional plan. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an administrative entity representing cities and counties included in the three groupings with the lowest three homeless point-in-time count thresholds pursuant to Section 50213 may submit a waiver for the requirement for a declaration of a shelter crisis, as required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). Upon approval by the agency during a given round of awards, a city, county, or city that is also a county shall be eligible to receive program funds through the administrative entity. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50213.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. )
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This section directs the agency to distribute Homeless Emergency Aid Program funds in specified amounts and formula-based allocations, subject to legislative appropriation.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. ) ## 50213. (a) (1) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000) shall be distributed in accordance with this subdivision. (2) The agency shall allocate the following amounts to administrative entities according to the following groupings based on homeless population: (A) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count of over 20,000 persons, forty million dollars ($40,000,000). (B) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 4,000 and 19,999 persons, sixty million dollars ($60,000,000). (C) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 2,500 and 3,999 persons, thirty million dollars ($30,000,000). (D) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 1,800 and 2,499 persons, forty-eight million dollars ($48,000,000). (E) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 1,500 and 1,799 persons, eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000). (F) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 1,000 and 1,499 persons, thirty-two million dollars ($32,000,000). (G) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 750 and 999 persons, twelve million dollars ($12,000,000). (H) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count between 250 and 749 persons, seven million dollars ($7,000,000). (I) To administrative entities with a homeless point-in-time count of less than 250 persons, two million dollars ($2,000,000). (J) The agency shall set aside funds for each administrative entity grouping with the funds available for each grouping to be divided equally among administrative entities within that grouping. (K) Up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) shall be available for the agency to administer the program. (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall allocate one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) in program funding to each administrative entity in an amount calculated based on the administrative entity’s proportionate share of total homeless population based on the 2017 homeless point-in-time count. (c) (1) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall proportionately allocate one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) in program funding to each city or city that is also a county that meets both of the following requirements: (A) Has a population as of January 1, 2018, of 330,000 or more, according to the data published on the Department of Finance’s Internet Web site. (B) Has, at the time of the award, declared a shelter crisis pursuant to Chapter 7.8 (commencing with Section 8698) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (2) Any allocations pursuant to this subdivision shall be in an amount calculated based on the proportionate share of the total homeless population of the administrative entities, in which a recipient city or city that is also a county is included, based on the 2017 homeless point-in-time count. If more than one recipient within the administrative entity meets the requirements of paragraph (1), the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (d) Applications for the first round of awards shall be submitted to the agency on or before December 31, 2018. The agency shall verify whether each funding request meets the minimum criteria established by this chapter and make awards on a continuous basis based on that criteria, but no later than January 31, 2019. (e) (1) If, after the first round of awards pursuant to this section, not all funds have been claimed by all administrative entities, the agency shall set aside any remaining funds for a second round of awards. (2) Applications for the second round of awards shall be submitted to the agency on or before April 30, 2019. The agency shall verify whether each funding request meets the minimum criteria established by this chapter and make awards on a continuous basis based on that criteria, but no later than May 31, 2019. Any qualifying administrative entity may apply for funds available in the second round of awards. (f) If, after the second round of awards pursuant to subdivision (d), not all funds have been claimed by all administrative entities, the agency shall, no later than June 15, 2019, work with the Department of Finance to identify an appropriate allocation methodology for a third round of awards, or determine if any unallocated funds should revert to the General Fund. The allocation methodology or reversion to the General Fund shall be approved by the Department of Finance with notification provided to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50214.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. )
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Program funds must be used for homelessness-related one-time activities, with limits on administrative spending and a minimum share reserved for youth services.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. ) ## 50214. (a) Program funds shall be expended on one-time uses that address homelessness, including, but not limited to, prevention, criminal justice diversion programs to homeless individuals with mental health needs, and emergency aid. (b) No more than 5 percent of programs funds may be used for administrative costs related to the execution of eligible activities. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff costs directly related to carrying out the eligible activities pursuant to subdivision (a). Program funds shall not be used for overhead or planning activities. (c) An administrative entity shall use no less than 5 percent of its total allocation to establish or expand services meeting the needs of homeless youth or youth at risk of homelessness. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 168. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. )
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Recipients of program funds must submit a report by January 1, 2020, and most funds must be contractually obligated by set deadlines.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program [50210 - 50215] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. ) ## 50215. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2020, each recipient of program funds shall submit to the agency a report, on a form provided by the agency, pertaining to contract expenditures, the number of homeless individuals served by program funds, and progress toward state and local homelessness goals. (2) The agency may request additional information, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (b) (1) Not less than 50 percent of program funds shall be contractually obligated by January 1, 2020. (2) One hundred percent of program funds shall be contractually obligated by June 30, 2021. Any funds not expended by that date shall be returned to the agency and revert to the General Fund. (c) The agency may monitor expenditures and activities of an administrative entity, as the agency deems necessary, to ensure compliance with program requirements. (d) The agency may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of funds from an administrative entity, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 2. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section creates the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program and requires the council to administer it, distribute specified grant amounts, and keep certain records public.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50217. (a) The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program is hereby established for the purpose of providing jurisdictions with one-time grant funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address their immediate homelessness challenges informed by a best-practices framework focused on moving homeless individuals and families into permanent housing and supporting the efforts of those individuals and families to maintain their permanent housing. (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the council shall distribute the following amounts in accordance with this chapter: (1) For round 1 of the program, six hundred fifty million dollars ($650,000,000) in the 2019–20 fiscal year. (2) For round 2 of the program, three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000) in the 2020–21 fiscal year. (3) For round 3 of the program, one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in the 2021–22 fiscal year. (4) For round 4 of the program, one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in the 2022–23 fiscal year. (c) The council shall administer the program. The program shall provide grant funds to cities, counties, continuums of care, and tribes. (d) The council’s decision to approve or deny an application and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final. (e) The council shall maintain and make available to the public on its internet website records of the following: (1) The number of applications for program funding received by the council. (2) The number of applications for program funding denied by the council. (3) The name of each recipient of program funds. (4) Each applicant receiving funds pursuant to this chapter shall provide a list of all awards to subrecipients. (5) Annual reports filed by recipients pursuant to Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (f) In administering this chapter, the council shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 5. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50218.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets how program money is allocated, caps some awards, and requires recipients to spend set portions on youth services and not replace existing local funds.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50218. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, six hundred fifty million dollars ($650,000,000) of the funds administered pursuant to this chapter shall be available for implementing round 1 of the program, as follows: (1) One hundred ninety million dollars ($190,000,000) of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available for continuums of care. The agency shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The agency shall award no more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this section and no less than five hundred thousand ($500,000) to an applicant that is a continuum of care. (2) Two hundred seventy-five million dollars ($275,000,000) of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to each city, or city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2019, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The agency shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The agency shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this paragraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (3) One hundred seventy-five million dollars ($175,000,000) of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to each county. The agency shall calculate the allocation to county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The agency shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this section to a county. (4) Once the 2019 point-in-time count numbers have been finalized and posted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and any determinations described in subdivision (j) of Section 50216 have been announced, the agency shall calculate each jurisdiction’s final program allocation award amount and submit that information to the council. The council shall post this information to its internet website. (5) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program to supplant existing local funds for homeless housing, assistance, or prevention. (b) A program recipient shall use at least 8 percent, of the funds for services for homeless youth populations. (c) Of the amount made available pursuant to subdivision (a), no more than 5 percent shall be expended on state operations. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 15, Sec. 9. (AB 83) Effective June 29, 2020.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets funding and use rules for round 2 homeless housing grants, including reporting requirements for certain applications, spending limits, and a ban on supplanting local funds.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50218.5. (a) (1) With respect to the moneys made available pursuant to this section, it is the intent of the Legislature that: (A) These moneys build on regional coordination developed through previous rounds of funding of the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 50210)), the program established under this chapter, and COVID-19 funding to reduce homelessness. (B) These moneys continue to build regional collaboration between continuums of care, counties, and cities in a given region, regardless of population, and ultimately be used to develop a unified regional response to homelessness. (C) These moneys be paired strategically with other local, state, and federal funds provided to address homelessness in order to achieve maximum impact. (D) These moneys be deployed with the goal of reducing the number of homeless individuals in a given region through investing in long-term solutions, such as permanent housing, and that the state be an integral partner through the provision of technical assistance, sharing of best practices, and implementing an accountability framework to guide the structure of current and future state investments. (2) (A) It is the intent of the Legislature that additional state funds for homelessness, if provided in future budget years, increase permanent housing exits, further evidence-based solutions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, consider outcomes from prior funding awards in making future allocations, and include strong accountability measures. (B) (i) Pursuant to this paragraph, applications or planning materials for additional state funding appropriated on or after July 1, 2024, shall include, to the extent practicable, data and a narrative summary of specific and quantifiable steps that the applicant has taken to improve the delivery of housing and services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness on transit facilities owned and operated by a transit agency. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, “transit agency” means either of the following: (I) An STA-eligible operator, as defined in Section 99312.2 of the Public Utilities Code. (II) The public agencies, including joint powers agencies, responsible for state-supported intercity rail or commuter rail services and eligible for funding under Section 99312.3 of the Public Utilities Code. (iii) Funding made available pursuant to Sections 50237 and 50238 shall not be subject to the requirements of this subparagraph. (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000) of the funds administered pursuant to this chapter shall be available for implementing round 2 of the program, as follows: (1) Ninety million dollars ($90,000,000) of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available for continuums of care. The council shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the 2019 homeless point-in-time count. The council shall award no more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this section and no less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to an applicant that is a continuum of care. (2) One hundred thirty millions dollars ($130,000,000) of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to each city, or city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2020, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The council shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the 2019 homeless point-in-time count. The agency shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this paragraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (3) Eighty million dollars ($80,000,000) of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to each county. The council shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the 2019 homeless point-in-time count. The agency shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this section to a county. (4) A city, city and county, single continuum of care, or county may apply jointly with a counterpart entity or entities. (c) Program applicants applying for round 2 grant funds pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 50220.5. (d) Of the amount made available pursuant to subdivision (b), 5 percent shall be set aside for the program administration, including state operations expenditures and technical assistance. (e) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing local funds for homeless housing, assistance, or prevention. (f) A program recipient shall use at least 8 percent of the funds allocated under this section for services for homeless youth populations. (g) Moneys allocated pursuant to this section shall be expended in compliance with Housing First. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 728, Sec. 1. (AB 1377) Effective January 1, 2024.)
50218.6.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets how round 3 homelessness program funds are allocated, limits administrative spending, and requires recipients to use at least 10% for homeless youth services and follow Housing First.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50218.6. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) of the funds administered pursuant to this chapter shall be made available in the 2021–22 fiscal year for implementing round 3 of the program, as follows: (1) Not more than 80 percent, or eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000), of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to applicants that are cities, counties, or continuums of care, as follows: (A) Thirty percent, or two hundred forty million dollars ($240,000,000), of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to continuums of care. The council shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a continuum of care. (B) Forty-two percent, or three hundred thirty-six million dollars ($336,000,000), of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each city, or city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2020, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The council shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this subparagraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (C) Twenty-eight percent, or two hundred twenty-four million dollars ($224,000,000), of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each county. The council shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 40 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a county. (2) (A) Not more than 18 percent, or one hundred eighty million dollars ($180,000,000), of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be set aside for awarding funds. (B) Any funds described in subparagraph (A) that have not been awarded by July 1, 2023, shall be reallocated for distribution pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50230). (3) Not more than 2 percent, or twenty million dollars ($20,000,000), of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to tribal applicants. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the funds described in this paragraph shall be allocated as follows: (A) A tribe may apply for program funds and the council shall make allocations to tribes on the basis of need. Tribes that apply for program funds pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be allocated funds up to their requested amount, or up to a total of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) collectively among all tribal applicants. If the total request for funds exceeds this amount, the council shall determine an allocation methodology based on each tribal applicant’s proportionate share of need relative to all tribes that submit an application for funding. (B) A tribal applicant seeking funds pursuant to this section shall submit an application to the council, in the form and manner prescribed by the council, no later than June 30, 2022, with the following information: (i) The amount of grant funds the tribe is requesting. (ii) An explanation of the tribe’s local need, including an estimation of the number of people who need homelessness services and the current resources that exist. (iii) A description of what services on which the tribe plans to spend its grant funds. These activities shall be allowable pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 50220.7. (C) Any funds available to tribal applicants pursuant to this paragraph that are unallocated as of July 1, 2024, shall be reallocated for distribution pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50230). (D) A tribal applicant may partner with a local continuum of care or coordinated entry system. (b) An applicant applying for round 3 program funds pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 50220.6. (c) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing local funds for homelessness services under penalty of disallowance or reduction, or both, of future program funds, as determined by the council. (d) (1) No more than 5 percent, or fifty million dollars ($50,000,000), of the funds available pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be used to cover the council’s costs of administration of this section, including state operations expenditures, statewide capacity building, providing ongoing training and technical assistance to recipients, and measuring data and performance. (2) The council may expend administrative funds until December 31, 2026, to complete grant closeout activities. (e) A program recipient shall use at least 10 percent of the funds allocated under this section for services for homeless youth populations. (f) Moneys allocated pursuant to this section shall be expended in compliance with Housing First. (g) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d), all round 3 program funds shall be expended by June 30, 2026. (h) The amendments made to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall become operative on July 1, 2023. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 14. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)
50218.7.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets how round 4 homeless housing funds are allocated, used, and timed, including application deadlines, spending limits, and restrictions on replacing local funds.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50218.7. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) of the funds administered pursuant to this chapter shall be made available in the 2022–23 fiscal year for implementing round 4 of the program, as follows: (1) Not more than 80 percent, or eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000), of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to applicants that are cities, counties, or continuums of care, as follows: (A) Thirty percent, or two hundred forty million dollars ($240,000,000), of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to continuums of care. The council shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a continuum of care. (B) Forty-two percent, or three hundred thirty-six million dollars ($336,000,000), of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each city, or city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2021, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The council shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this subparagraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (C) Twenty-eight percent, or two hundred twenty-four million dollars ($224,000,000), of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each county. The council shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 40 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a county. (2) (A) Not more than 18 percent, or one hundred eighty million dollars ($180,000,000), of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be set aside for awarding bonus funds. (B) Any funds described in subparagraph (A) that have not been awarded by July 1, 2023, shall be reallocated for distribution pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50230). (3) Not more than 2 percent, or twenty million dollars ($20,000,000), of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to tribal applicants. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the funds described in this paragraph shall be allocated as follows: (A) A tribe may apply for program funds and the council shall make allocations to tribes on the basis of need. Tribes that apply for program funds pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be allocated funds up to their requested amount, or up to a total of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) collectively among all tribal applicants. If the total request for funds exceeds this amount, the council shall determine an allocation methodology based on each tribal applicant’s proportionate share of need relative to all tribes that submit an application for funding. (B) A tribal applicant seeking funds pursuant to this section shall submit an application to the council, in the form and manner prescribed by the council, no later than June 30, 2023, with the following information: (i) The amount of grant funds the tribe is requesting. (ii) An explanation of the tribe’s local need, including an estimation of the number of people who need homelessness services and the current resources that exist. (iii) A description of what services on which the tribe plans to spend its grant funds. These activities shall be allowable pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 50220.7. (C) Any funds available to tribal applicants pursuant to this paragraph that are unallocated as of July 1, 2025, shall be reallocated pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50230). (D) A tribal applicant is encouraged to partner with a local continuum of care or coordinated entry system. (b) An applicant applying for round 4 program funds pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 50220.6. (c) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing local funds for homelessness services under penalty of disallowance or reduction, or both, of future program funds, as determined by the council. (d) (1) No more than 5 percent, or fifty million dollars ($50,000,000), of the funds available pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be used to cover the council’s costs of administration of this section, including state operations expenditures, statewide capacity building, providing ongoing training and technical assistance to recipients, and measuring data and performance. (2) The council may expend administrative funds until December 31, 2027, to complete grant closeout activities. (e) A program recipient shall use at least 10 percent of the funds allocated under this section for services for homeless youth populations. (f) Moneys allocated pursuant to this section shall be expended in compliance with Housing First. (g) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d), all round 4 program funds shall be expended by June 30, 2027. (h) The amendments made to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall become operative on July 1, 2023. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 15. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)
50219.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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Applicants for round 1 program allocations must file the required application and supporting information on time; recipients must spend the money on approved homelessness solutions and follow Housing First rules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50219. (a) In order to apply for a round 1 program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application pursuant to the timeline specified in Section 50220 and provide the following, in the form and manner prescribed by the agency: (1) A demonstration of how the jurisdiction has coordinated with other jurisdictions to identify their share of the regional need to address homelessness, and how the requested funds will help meet the jurisdiction’s share of that need. (2) Identification of all funds currently being used by the applicant to provide housing and homeless services for the homeless populations in the jurisdiction, including all federal, state, and local funds, and information on programs supported by the identified funds. (3) An assessment of existing programs to address homelessness and an identification of gaps in housing and homeless services for the homeless populations in the jurisdiction, as identified by the continuum of care pursuant to paragraph (7), including those provided by entities other than the applicant. (4) Identification of how funds requested in the application will complement the funds described in paragraph (2), close the gaps identified pursuant to paragraph (3), and serve the homeless populations identified pursuant to paragraph (7). (5) An outline of proposed uses of funds and explanation of how proposed use of funds meets each of the requirements described in paragraph (4). (6) A list of measurable goals including but not limited to the number of individuals served and percentage of individuals successfully placed in permanent housing. (7) If an applicant is a continuum of care, data on the demographics and characteristics of the homeless populations in the jurisdiction and on current programs providing housing and homeless services in the jurisdiction, as reported to the federal government through Homeless Management Information Systems and point-in-time counts. (8) For a city applying for funds available pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50218 or a county applying for funds available pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 50218, a plan demonstrating how these funds will complement the regional needs described in the continuum of care’s plan for a coordinated housing and service system that meets the needs of individuals, unaccompanied youth, and families experiencing homelessness, as defined in Section 578.7(c) of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (9) Evidence of connection with the continuum of care’s coordinated entry system. (10) An agreement to participate in a statewide Homeless Management Information System, when it becomes available, and provide data elements to the system in accordance with Section 50220.6. (b) The agency may request additional documentation and information from the applicant with respect to round 1 program allocations consistent with the requirements of subdivision (a). (c) Except as provided in subdivisions (d) and (e), a recipient of a round 1 program allocation shall expend funds on evidence-based solutions that address and prevent homelessness among eligible populations including any of the following: (1) Rental assistance and rapid rehousing. (2) Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and navigation centers. Operating subsidies may include operating reserves. (3) Incentives to landlords, including, but not limited to, security deposits and holding fees. (4) Outreach and coordination, which may include access to job programs, to assist vulnerable populations in accessing permanent housing and to promote housing stability in supportive housing. (5) Systems support for activities necessary to create regional partnerships and maintain a homeless services and housing delivery system, particularly for vulnerable populations including families and homeless youth. (6) Delivery of permanent housing and innovative housing solutions such as hotel and motel conversions. (7) Prevention and shelter diversion to permanent housing. (8) New navigation centers and emergency shelters based on demonstrated need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following: (i) The number of available shelter beds in the city, county, or region served by a continuum of care. (ii) Shelter vacancy rate in the summer and winter months. (iii) Percentage of exits from emergency shelters to permanent housing solutions. (iv) A plan to connect residents to permanent housing. (d) Up to 5 percent of an applicant’s round 1 program allocation may be expended for the following uses that are intended to meet federal requirements for housing funding: (1) Strategic homelessness plan, as defined in Section 578.7(c) of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Infrastructure development to support coordinated entry systems and Homeless Management Information Systems. (e) The applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 1 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, or continuum of care to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation. (f) A recipient of a round 1 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (g) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other statute governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this chapter. (h) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this chapter shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (i) The council shall post submitted final applications to its internet website. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 15, Sec. 11. (AB 83) Effective June 29, 2020.)
5022.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers [5000 - 5022] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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If this chapter does not otherwise provide, the bond must comply with the State’s general law on contractor’s bonds, and laborers and materialmen have a first lien on money or bonds due to the contractor.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Powers [5000 - 5022] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5022. In all respects not otherwise provided for in this chapter the bond shall be in conformity with the requirements of the general law of the State regarding contractor’s bonds for the benefit of laborers and materialmen, who shall have a first lien against any moneys or bonds due or about to become due the contractor. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50220.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets deadlines and spending rules for round 1 program allocations under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50220. (a) Timelines for round 1 of the program shall be as follows: (1) No later than February 15, 2020, each applicant shall submit to the agency its program allocation application. (2) No later than April 1, 2020, the agency shall make award determinations for the program allocations based on the point-in-time count numbers. (3) If, after the first round of awards pursuant to this section, not all funds have been awarded by the agency, the agency shall set aside any remaining funds for a second round of awards. (4) (A) (i) On or before May 31, 2023, a recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 50 percent of round 1 program allocations. (ii) Recipients that are counties shall contractually obligate the full allocation awarded to them by the agency at this time. Any funds that are not contractually obligated by this date shall be reverted to the continuum of care that serves the county. (B) If less than 50 percent is obligated after May 31, 2023, recipients that are continuums of care and cities shall not expend any remaining portion of the 50 percent of round 1 program allocations required to have been obligated pursuant to subparagraph (A) unless and until both of the following occur: (i) On or before June 30, 2023, the recipient submits an alternative disbursement plan that includes an explanation for the delay. (ii) The agency approves the alternative disbursement plan. (C) On or before December 31, 2023, recipients that are continuums of care and cities shall return to the agency any funds that have not been expended pursuant to an alternative disbursement plan approved pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a subsequent round of awards by the agency. (b) The agency may request additional information, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (c) In addition to requirements in Section 50221, the agency may monitor the expenditures and activities of an applicant, as the agency deems necessary, to ensure compliance with round 1 program requirements. (d) The agency may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with round 1 program requirements. (e) Any remaining amounts of round 1 program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2025, shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 15, Sec. 12. (AB 83) Effective June 29, 2020.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets application, reporting, spending, and deadline rules for round 2 homelessness program allocations.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50220.5. (a) To receive a round 2 program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application according to a calendar established by the council consistent with the following requirements: (1) The council shall make an application for round 2 program allocations available no later than November 30, 2020. (2) Applications shall be due to the council no later than 60 days from the date the council makes those applications available pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Within 60 days of receiving an application pursuant to paragraph (2), the council shall either approve the application or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application: (A) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so that the council can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and stated measurable goals as defined in paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively, of subdivision (b). (B) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure alignment with the applicant’s stated measurable goals as defined in paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively, of subdivision (b) and with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness. (C) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the council to better monitor and evaluate the applicant’s ability to meet objective performance standards in accordance with Sections 50221 and 50222. (4) An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to paragraph (3) shall respond to the council’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 45 days. Where the revised application differs from the council’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from the council’s requested amendments. (5) The council shall have 30 days within which to approve the application, as amended, to address the council’s concerns. (b) An application submitted pursuant to this section shall provide the following information, in the form and manner prescribed by the council: (1) A demonstration of how the jurisdiction has coordinated, and will continue to coordinate, with other jurisdictions, particularly regarding their share of the regional need to address homelessness, and how the requested funds will help meet the jurisdiction’s share of that need and coordinate with other regional funding. (2) Identification of all funds currently being used or anticipated to be used by the applicant to provide housing and homeless services for the homeless populations in the jurisdiction, including all federal, state, and local funds. Funds described in this paragraph specifically includes funding made available under the federal Emergency Solutions Grants Program (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11371 et seq.), the federal Community Development Block Grant Program (42 U.S.C. Sec. 5301 et seq.), or the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (42 U.S.C. Sec. 801) pursuant to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Public Law 116-136) where applicable. (3) An assessment of the current number of people experiencing homelessness, existing programs and funding which address homelessness within the jurisdiction, and a detailed identification of gaps in housing and homeless services for the homeless populations in the jurisdiction utilizing any relevant and available data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development homeless point-in-time count, continuum of care housing inventory count, longitudinal systems analysis, and Stella tools, as well as any recently conducted local needs assessments. (4) An outline of proposed uses of funds requested and an explanation of how the proposed use of funds will complement the funds described in paragraph (2) and equitably close the gaps identified pursuant to paragraph (3). (5) A list of clearly defined and measurable goals, including, but not limited to, the number of individuals to be served and, of those served, the number to be successfully placed in permanent housing as a result of requested funding. (6) Evidence of connection with the local homeless coordinated entry system. (7) An agreement to participate in a statewide Homeless Data Integration System, and to enter individuals served by this funding into the local Homeless Management Information System, in accordance with local protocols. (c) The council may request additional documentation and information from the applicant with respect to round 2 program allocations consistent with the requirements of subdivision (b). (d) Except as provided in subdivisions (e) and (f), a recipient of a round 2 program allocation shall expend funds on evidence-based solutions that address and prevent homelessness among eligible populations including any of the following: (1) Rapid rehousing, including rental subsidies and incentives to landlords, such as security deposits and holding fees. (2) Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and navigation centers. Operating subsidies may include operating reserves. (3) Street outreach to assist persons experiencing homelessness to access permanent housing and services. (4) Services coordination, which may include access to workforce, education, and training programs, or other services needed to promote housing stability in supportive housing. (5) Systems support for activities necessary to create regional partnerships and maintain a homeless services and housing delivery system, particularly for vulnerable populations including families and homeless youth. (6) Delivery of permanent housing and innovative housing solutions, such as hotel and motel conversions. (7) Prevention and shelter diversion to permanent housing, including rental subsidies. (8) New navigation centers and emergency shelters based on demonstrated need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following: (i) The number of available shelter beds in the city, county, or region served by a continuum of care. (ii) The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the homeless point-in-time count. (iii) Shelter vacancy rate in the summer and winter months. (iv) Percentage of exits from emergency shelters to permanent housing solutions. (v) A plan to connect residents to permanent housing. (e) Up to 5 percent of an applicant’s round 2 program allocation may be expended for the following uses that are intended to meet federal requirements for housing funding: (1) Strategic homelessness plan, as defined in Section 578.7(c) of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Infrastructure development to support coordinated entry systems and Homeless Management Information Systems. (f) The applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 2 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, or continuum of care to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation. (g) A recipient of a round 2 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (h) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other statute governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this chapter. (i) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this chapter shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (j) The council shall post submitted final round 2 program applications to its internet website within 30 days of disbursal to the applicant. (k) (1) (A) On or before May 31, 2023, a recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 50 percent of round 2 program allocations. (B) Recipients that are counties shall contractually obligate the full round 2 program allocation awarded to them by the council on or before this date. Any funds that are not contractually obligated by this date shall be reverted to the continuum of care that serves the county. (2) If less than 50 percent is obligated after May 31, 2023, recipients that are continuums of care and cities shall not expend any remaining portion of the 50 percent of round 2 program allocations required to have been obligated pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) unless and until both of the following occur: (A) On or before June 30, 2023, the recipient submits an alternative disbursement plan that includes an explanation for the delay. (B) The council approves the alternative disbursement plan. (3) On or before December 31, 2023, recipients that are continuums of care and cities shall return to the council any funds that have not been expended pursuant to an alternative disbursement plan approved pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) for a subsequent round of awards by the council. (l) The council may request additional information, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (m) In addition to requirements in Section 50222, the council may monitor the expenditures and activities of an applicant, as the council deems necessary, to ensure compliance with round 2 program requirements. (n) The council may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of round 2 program funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (o) Any remaining amounts of round 2 program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2026, shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 15, Sec. 13. (AB 83) Effective June 29, 2020.)
50220.6.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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Recipients covered by these agreements must provide required data, including health information, to the statewide Homeless Management Information System when it becomes available. The council must set the form and substance of the data elements and may change data elements, disclosure formats, or frequency if operationally necessary. Health information in the system is not subject to public inspection or disclosure under the Public Records Act.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50220.6. (a) Notwithstanding any law, a recipient that enters into an agreement as set forth in paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 50219, paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 50225.5, clause (iii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 50220.7, and subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 50220.8 shall provide data elements, including, but not limited to, health information, in a manner consistent with federal law, to the statewide Homeless Management Information System when the system becomes available. (b) (1) The council shall specify the form and substance of the required data elements. (2) The council may, as required by operational necessity, amend or modify data elements, disclosure formats, or disclosure frequency. (c) Any health information provided to, or maintained within, the statewide Homeless Management Information System shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). (d) For purposes of this paragraph, “health information” means “protected health information,” as defined in Part 160.103 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and “medical information,” as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 56.05 of the Civil Code. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 28, Sec. 98. (SB 1380) Effective January 1, 2023.)
50220.7.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets the process and deadlines for round 3 homelessness program funding applications, awards, spending rules, and reporting.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50220.7. (a) (1) No later than September 15, 2021, the council shall issue a standard agreement for applicants to apply for round 3 program funds, which shall include, at minimum, a requirement for applicants to submit an application that includes a local homelessness action plan and specific system performance measures based on the Homeless Management Information System performance measures as described in subdivision (b). (2) A standard agreement from an applicant shall be due to the council no later than 30 days from the date the council issues the standard agreement pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) If an applicant does not submit a completed standard agreement by the deadline specified in paragraph (2), the council may distribute that applicant’s share of round 3 program funds to an eligible overlapping jurisdiction, as determined by the council. (4) (A) (i) Upon receipt of a standard agreement, and except as otherwise provided in clause (ii), the council shall allocate 20 percent of an eligible city’s, county’s, or continuum of care’s total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50218.6. (ii) (I) A city, city and county, single continuum of care, or county may apply jointly with a counterpart entity or entities. An applicant that applies jointly pursuant to this paragraph shall instead be allocated 25 percent of the jointly applying jurisdictions’ total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50218.6. (II) A joint application submitted pursuant to this clause shall include, at minimum, evidence of collaboration between the jointly applying applicants and an explanation of how the jointly applying applicants will administer the funds allocated to them pursuant to this section. (B) A recipient may use initial funds awarded pursuant to this paragraph to complete the local homeless action plan, required as provided pursuant to paragraph (1) and in accordance with the requirements of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b), including paying for any technical assistance or contracted entities to support the completion of the homeless action plan. (5) Priority for initial funds, above the costs of completing the application, shall be for systems improvement, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) Capacity building and workforce development for service providers within the jurisdiction, including removing barriers to contracting with culturally specific service providers and building the capacity of providers to administer culturally specific services. (B) Funding existing evidence-based programs serving people experiencing homelessness. (C) Investing in data systems to meet reporting requirements or strengthen the recipient’s Homeless Management Information System. (D) Improving homeless point-in-time counts. (E) Improving coordinated entry systems to strengthen coordinated entry systems to eliminate racial bias, to create a youth-specific coordinated entry system or youth-specific coordinated entry access points, or to improve the coordinated entry assessment tool to ensure that it contemplates the specific needs of youth experiencing homelessness. (b) To receive the remaining balance of its round 3 program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application to the council by June 30, 2022, that includes a local homelessness action plan and specific system performance measures in accordance with the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall engage with the council on its local plan and system performance measures before submitting a complete application. (2) For city, county, and continuum of care applicants, local homelessness action plans pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) and system performance measures pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) shall be agendized at a regular meeting of the governing body, including receiving public comment, before being submitted to the council. (3) A complete application submitted pursuant to this section shall provide the following information, in the form and manner prescribed by the council: (A) A local homelessness action plan, which shall include all of the following: (i) A local landscape analysis that assesses the current number of people experiencing homelessness and existing programs and funding which address homelessness within the jurisdiction, utilizing any relevant and available data from the Homeless Data Integration System, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s homeless point-in-time count, continuum of care housing inventory count, longitudinal systems analysis, and Stella tools, as well as any recently conducted local needs assessments. (ii) Identification of the number of individuals and families served, including demographic information and intervention types provided, and demographic subpopulations that are underserved relative to their proportion of individuals experiencing homelessness in the jurisdiction. (iii) Identification of all funds, including state, federal and local funds, currently being used, and budgeted to be used, to provide housing and homelessness-related services to persons experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, how this funding serves subpopulations, and what intervention types are funded through these resources. (iv) Applicants may submit an analysis that was completed in the last three-years if it meets the requirements of this subparagraph, with any relevant updates to the current available funding. (B) A narrative that includes the following: (i) An outline of proposed uses of funds requested and an explanation of how the proposed use of funds will complement existing local, state, and federal funds and equitably close the gaps identified pursuant to subparagraph (A). (ii) Evidence of connection with the local homeless Coordinated Entry System. (iii) An agreement to participate in a statewide Homeless Data Integration System, and to enter individuals served by this funding into the local Homeless Management Information System, in accordance with local protocols. (iv) A demonstration of how the jurisdiction has coordinated, and will continue to coordinate, with other jurisdictions, including the specific role of each applicant in relation to other applicants in the region. (v) A demonstration of the applicant’s partnership with, or plans to use funding to increase partnership with, local health, behavioral health, social services, and justice entities and with people with lived experiences of homelessness. (vi) A description of specific actions the applicant will take to ensure racial and gender equity in service delivery, housing placements, and housing retention and changes to procurement or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services. (vii) A description of how the applicant will make progress in preventing exits to homelessness from institutional settings, include plans to leverage funding from mainstream systems for evidence-based housing and housing-based solutions to homelessness. (viii) Specific and quantifiable systems improvements that the applicant will take to improve the delivery of housing and services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, the following: (I) Capacity building and workforce development for service providers within the jurisdiction, including removing barriers to contracting with culturally specific service providers and building the capacity of providers to administer culturally specific services. (II) Strengthening the data quality of the recipient’s Homeless Management Information System. (III) Increasing capacity for pooling and aligning housing and services funding from existing, mainstream, and new funding. (IV) Improving homeless point-in-time counts. (V) Improving coordinated entry systems to strengthen coordinated entry systems to eliminate racial bias, to create a youth-specific coordinated entry system or youth-specific coordinated entry access points, or to improve the coordinated entry assessment tool to ensure that it contemplates the specific needs of youth experiencing homelessness. (ix) Plans shall include strategies to meet system performance measures pursuant to subparagraph (C). (C) (i) Applicants shall establish system performance measures that prevent and reduce homelessness from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, informed by the findings from the local landscape analysis described in subparagraph (A) and the jurisdiction’s base system performance measure from 2020 calendar year data in the Homeless Data Integration System. The system performance measures shall set definitive metrics, based on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s system performance measures, for achieving the following: (I) Reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness. (II) Reducing the number of persons who become homeless for the first time. (III) Increasing the number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (IV) Reducing the length of time persons remain homeless. (V) Reducing the number of persons who return to homelessness after exiting homelessness to permanent housing. (VI) Increasing successful placements from street outreach. (VII) Homeless Management Information System trackable data goals related to the system performance measures listed above as they apply to underserved populations and populations disproportionately impacted by homelessness. (ii) Each applicant shall determine its system performance measures in consultation with the council, and shall not submit its final system performance measures before consulting with the council. (iii) The council shall assess system performance measures in the application based on the information provided in the local homeless action plan and the applicant’s baseline data on the system performance measures described in this subparagraph and determine whether the system performance measures adequately further the objectives of reducing and preventing homelessness pursuant to this subparagraph. (iv) Initial system performance measures should be met no later than June 30, 2024, and system performance measures shall be updated regularly, as funding continues. (c) The council may request additional documentation and information from the applicant during consultation consistent with respect to round 3 program allocations consistent with the requirements of subdivision (b). (d) (1) Within 30 days of receiving the final applications pursuant to subdivision (b), the council shall either approve the application and issue the notice of award to allocate the remaining percent of an applicant’s funding pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50218.6 or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application: (A) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so that the council can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and agreed upon system performance measures. (B) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure alignment with the applicant’s stated system performance measures and with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness. (C) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the council to better monitor and evaluate the applicant’s ability to meet objective outcome standards in accordance with Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (2) An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to paragraph (1) shall respond to the council’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 30 days of receipt of the council’s detailed comments and request for specific amendments. If the revised application differs from the council’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from the council’s requested amendments. (3) The council shall have 30 days to approve a revised application if, as amended, it addresses the council’s concerns or to provide the grantee with additional guidance and a deadline extension in the case of documented extenuating circumstance for further amending to fully address the council’s concerns. (e) Except as provided in subdivision (f), a recipient of a round 3 program allocation, including tribal recipients, shall expend funds on evidence-based solutions that address and prevent homelessness among eligible populations, including any of the following: (1) Rapid rehousing, including rental subsidies and incentives to landlords, such as security deposits and holding fees. (2) Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and navigation centers. Operating subsidies may include operating reserves. (3) Street outreach to assist persons experiencing homelessness to access permanent housing and services. (4) Services coordination, which may include access to workforce, education, and training programs, or other services needed to promote housing stability in supportive housing. (5) Systems support for activities necessary to create regional partnerships and maintain a homeless services and housing delivery system, particularly for vulnerable populations, including families and homeless youth. (6) Delivery of permanent housing and innovative housing solutions, such as hotel and motel conversions. (7) Prevention and shelter diversion to permanent housing, including rental subsidies. (8) Interim sheltering, limited to newly developed clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or existing noncongregate shelters, and operations of existing navigation centers and shelters based on demonstrated need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following: (A) The number of available shelter beds in the city, county, or region served by a continuum of care. (B) The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the homeless point-in-time count. (C) Shelter vacancy rate in the summer and winter months. (D) Percentage of exits from emergency shelters to permanent housing solutions. (E) A plan to connect residents to permanent housing. (F) Any new interim sheltering funded by round 3 funds must be low barrier, comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and prioritize interventions other than congregate shelters. (9) Improvements to existing emergency shelters to lower barriers and increase privacy. (f) An applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 3 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, continuum of care, or tribe to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation. (g) A recipient of a round 3 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (h) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other law governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this chapter. (i) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this chapter shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (j) The council and recipients shall post final round 3 program applications to their respective internet websites within 30 days of disbursal to the applicant. (k) (1) (A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), a recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 50 percent of round 3 program allocations no later than May 31, 2024. (B) Recipients that are counties shall contractually obligate the full amount of round 3 program allocation awarded to them by the council on or before the date specified in subparagraph (A). Any funds that are not contractually obligated by this date shall revert to the continuum of care that serves the recipient county. (2) If less than 50 percent is obligated after May 31, 2024, recipients that are continuums of care and cities shall not expend any remaining portion of the 50 percent of round 3 program allocations required to have been obligated pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) unless both of the following occur: (A) On or before June 30, 2024, the recipient submits an alternative disbursement plan that includes an explanation for the delay. (B) The council approves the alternative disbursement plan submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A). (3) On or before December 31, 2024, recipients that are continuums of care and cities shall return to the council any funds that have not been expended pursuant to an alternative disbursement plan approved pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2), and those funds shall be reallocated to round 3 grantees pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (l) (1) No later than June 30, 2024, recipients shall demonstrate whether they have successfully met their system performance measures pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b). (2) Jurisdictions that have not met their system performance measures shall accept technical assistance from council staff. In addition, jurisdictions that have not met their system performance measures may also be required to limit the allowable uses of these program funds, as determined by the council. (m) The council may request additional information from applicants, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (n) In addition to requirements in Section 50222, the council may monitor the expenditures and programmatic activities of an applicant, as the council deems necessary, to ensure compliance with round 3 program requirements and adequate progress towards meeting system performance measures. (o) The council may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of round 3 program funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (p) Any remaining amounts of round 3 program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2026, shall be available for round 4 of the program pursuant to Section 50218.7. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section sets application, review, funding, spending, reporting, and deadline rules for round 4 program allocations.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50220.8. (a) (1) The council shall make an application for round 4 program allocations available no later than September 30, 2022. (2) Applications shall be due to the council no later than 60 days from the date the council makes those applications available pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Within 30 days of receiving an application pursuant to paragraph (2), the council shall either approve the application or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application: (A) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so that the council can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and stated system performance measures. (B) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure alignment with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness. (C) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the council to better monitor and evaluate the applicant’s ability to meet objective performance standards in accordance with Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (4) An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to paragraph (3) shall respond to the council’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 30 days. Where the revised application differs from the council’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from the council’s requested amendments. (5) The council shall have 30 days within which to approve the application if, as amended, it addressed the council’s concerns or to provide the grantee with additional guidance and a deadline for further amending to fully address the council’s concerns. (b) To receive a round 4 program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application to the council. A complete application submitted pursuant to this section shall provide the following information, in the form and manner prescribed by the council: (1) A local homelessness action plan that includes the following, with data updated from the local homelessness action plan included in an application for a round 3 program allocation pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 50220.7: (A) A local landscape analysis that assesses the current number of people experiencing homelessness and existing programs and funding which address homelessness within the jurisdiction, utilizing any relevant and available data from the Homeless Data Integration System, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s homeless point-in-time count, continuum of care housing inventory count, longitudinal systems analysis, and Stella tools, as well as any recently conducted local needs assessments. (B) Identification of the number of individuals and families served, including demographic information and intervention types provided, and demographic subpopulations that are underserved relative to their proportion of individuals experiencing homelessness in the jurisdiction. (C) Identification of all funds, including state, federal and local funds, currently being used, and budgeted to be used, to provide housing and homelessness-related services to persons experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, how this funding serves subpopulations, and what intervention types are funded through these resources. (2) (A) New system performance measures that are specific, ambitious, achievable, and quantifiable to prevent and reduce homelessness from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, informed by the findings from the local landscape analysis described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) and the jurisdiction’s system performance measures specified in its application for a round 3 program allocation pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 50220.7. The system performance measures shall be based on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s system performance measures, including: (i) Reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness. (ii) Reducing the number of persons who become homeless for the first time. (iii) Increasing the number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (iv) Reducing the length of time persons remain homeless. (v) Reducing the number of persons who return to homelessness after exiting homelessness to permanent housing. (vi) Increasing successful placements from street outreach. (vii) Homeless Management Information System trackable data goals related to the system performance measures listed above as they apply to underserved populations and populations disproportionately impacted by homelessness. (B) (i) Each applicant shall determine its system performance measures that build upon prior year system performance measures in consultation with the council, and shall not submit its final system performance measures before consulting with the council. (ii) The council shall assess system performance measures in the application based on the information provided in the local homeless action plan and the applicant’s baseline data on the system performance measures described in this paragraph and determine whether the system performance measures adequately further the objectives of reducing and preventing homelessness pursuant to this paragraph, and may request additional documentation, information, or revisions to the system performance measures. (3) A narrative that includes the following: (A) An outline of proposed uses of funds requested and an explanation of how the proposed use of funds will complement existing local, state, and federal funds and equitably close the gaps identified pursuant to paragraph (1). (B) Evidence of connection with the local homeless Coordinated Entry System. (C) An agreement to participate in a statewide Homeless Data Integration System, and to enter individuals served by this funding into the local Homeless Management Information System, in accordance with local protocols. (D) A demonstration of how the jurisdiction has coordinated, and will continue to coordinate, with other jurisdictions, including the specific role of each applicant in relation to other applicants in the region. (E) A demonstration of the applicant’s partnership with, or plans to use funding to increase partnership with, local health, behavioral health, social services, and justice entities and with people with lived experiences of homelessness. (F) A description of specific actions the applicant will take to ensure racial and gender equity in service delivery, housing placements, and housing retention and changes to procurement or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services. (G) A description of how the applicant will make progress in preventing exits to homelessness from institutional settings, include plans to leverage funding from mainstream systems for evidence-based housing and housing-based solutions to homelessness. (H) Specific and quantifiable systems improvements that the applicant will take to improve the delivery of housing and services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, the following: (i) Capacity building and workforce development for service providers within the jurisdiction, including removing barriers to contracting with culturally specific service providers and building the capacity of providers to administer culturally specific services. (ii) Strengthening the data quality of the recipient’s Homeless Management Information System. (iii) Increasing capacity for pooling and aligning housing and services funding from existing, mainstream, and new funding. (iv) Improving homeless point-in-time counts. (v) Improving coordinated entry systems to eliminate racial bias or to create a youth-specific coordinated entry system. (vi) Plans shall include strategies to meet system performance measures pursuant to paragraph (2). (4) For city, county, and continuum of care applicants, an application pursuant to this subdivision shall be agendized at a regular meeting by the governing body, including receiving public comment, before being submitted to the council. (c) The council may request additional documentation and information from the applicant during consultation consistent with respect to round 4 program allocations consistent with the requirements of subdivision (b). (d) (1) Within 30 days of receiving the final applications pursuant to subdivision (b), the council shall either approve the application and issue the notice of award to disburse 50 percent of an applicant’s funding pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50218.7 or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application: (A) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so that the council can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and agreedupon system performance measures. (B) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure alignment with the applicant’s stated system performance measures and with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness. (C) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the council to better monitor and evaluate the applicant’s ability to meet objective outcome standards in accordance with Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (2) Upon approval of an application pursuant to this section, the council shall disburse 50 percent of an eligible city’s, county’s, or continuum of care’s total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50218.7. (e) Except as provided in subdivision (f), a recipient of a round 4 program allocation, including tribal recipients, shall expend funds on evidence-based solutions that address and prevent homelessness among eligible populations, including any of the following: (1) Rapid rehousing, including rental subsidies and incentives to landlords, such as security deposits and holding fees. (2) Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and navigation centers. Operating subsidies may include operating reserves. (3) Street outreach to assist persons experiencing homelessness to access permanent housing and services. (4) Services coordination, which may include access to workforce, education, and training programs, or other services needed to promote housing stability in supportive housing. (5) Systems support for activities necessary to create regional partnerships and maintain a homeless services and housing delivery system, particularly for vulnerable populations, including families and homeless youth. (6) Delivery of permanent housing and innovative housing solutions, such as hotel and motel conversions. (7) Prevention and shelter diversion to permanent housing, including rental subsidies. (8) Interim sheltering, limited to newly developed clinically enhanced congregate shelters, new or existing noncongregate shelters, and operations of existing navigation centers and shelters based on demonstrated need. Demonstrated need for purposes of this paragraph shall be based on the following: (A) The number of available shelter beds in the city, county, or region served by a continuum of care. (B) The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the homeless point-in-time count. (C) Shelter vacancy rate in the summer and winter months. (D) Percentage of exits from emergency shelters to permanent housing solutions. (E) A plan to connect residents to permanent housing. (F) Any new interim sheltering funded by round 4 funds must be low-barrier, comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and prioritize interventions other than congregate shelters. (9) Improvements to existing emergency shelters to lower barriers and increase privacy. (f) An applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 4 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, continuum of care, or tribe to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation. (g) A recipient of a round 4 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (h) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other law governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this chapter. (i) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this chapter shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (j) The council and recipients shall post final round 4 program applications to their respective internet websites within 30 days of disbursal to the applicant. (k) (1) A recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 75 percent, and shall expend not less than 50 percent, of the initial round 4 program allocations made to it pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) no later than May 31, 2025. (2) Upon demonstration by a recipient city, county, or continuum of care that it has complied with the requirement to contractually obligated and expend a minimum amount of its round 4 program allocation pursuant to paragraph (1), and remains on track to meet its system performance measures, as determined by the council pursuant to Section 50223, the council shall disburse to that recipient the remaining 50 percent of its total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50218.7. (3) If less than 75 percent of a recipient’s round 4 program allocation made pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) is obligated, or less than 50 percent of that amount is expended, after May 31, 2025, the recipient shall not contractually obligate or expend any remaining portion of its round 4 program allocations, and the council shall not allocate to the recipient the remaining 50 percent of its total allocation, unless both of the following occur: (A) On or before June 30, 2025, the recipient submits an alternative disbursement plan that includes an explanation for the delay. (B) The council approves the alternative disbursement plan submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A). (4) On or before December 31, 2026, a recipient shall return to the council any funds that have not been expended pursuant to an alternative disbursement plan approved pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3), to be reallocated for distribution pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50230). (l) No later than June 30, 2025, recipients shall demonstrate whether they have successfully met their system performance measures pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b). (m) The council may request additional information from applicants, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (n) In addition to requirements in Section 50222, the council may monitor the expenditures and programmatic activities of an applicant, as the council deems necessary, to ensure compliance with round 4 program requirements and adequate progress towards meeting system performance measures. (o) The council may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of round 4 program funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (p) Any remaining amounts of round 4 program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2027, shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (q) The amendments made to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall become operative on July 1, 2023. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 5. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50221.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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Recipients of program funds must file periodic reports with the department, and certain round 1 applicants must file a final report by April 1, 2026. The department must post the information online and notify specified legislative committees.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50221. (a) After receiving program funds, a recipient, by April 1 of the year following receipt of the funds and annually on that date thereafter until all funds have been expended, shall submit a report to the department on a form and method provided by the department that includes all of the following, as well as any additional information the department deems appropriate or necessary: (1) An ongoing tracking of the specific uses and expenditures of any program funds broken out by eligible uses listed, including the current status of those funds. (2) The number of homeless individuals served by the program funds in that year, and the total number of homeless individuals served in all years of the program. (3) The types of housing assistance provided, broken out by the number of individuals. (4) Outcome data for an individual served through program funds, including the type of housing that an individual exited to, the percent of successful housing exits, and exit types for unsuccessful housing exits. (b) No later than April 1, 2026, each applicant that receives a round 1 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (c) The department shall post this information to its internet website within 30 days of receipt and provide notice to the Senate Housing Committee, Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee, and the appropriate budget committees. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 6. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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This section requires applicants and program recipients to provide reports and data to the department, and lets the department set the framework and metrics for that reporting.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50222. (a) Beginning in 2021, in addition to the data required on the report under Section 50221, applicants shall provide the following information for both rounds of program allocations through a data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability framework, as established by the department: (1) Data collection shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding individuals and families served, including demographic information, information regarding partnerships among entities or lack thereof, and participant and regional outcomes. (2) The performance monitoring and accountability framework shall include clear metrics, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) The number of individual exits to permanent housing, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, from unsheltered environments and interim housing resulting from this funding. (B) Racial equity, as defined by the department in consultation with representatives of state and local agencies, service providers, the Legislature, and other stakeholders. (C) Any other metrics deemed appropriate by the department and developed in coordination with representatives of state and local agencies, advocates, service providers, and the Legislature. (3) Data collection and reporting requirements shall support the efficient and effective administration of the program and enable the monitoring of jurisdiction performance and program outcomes. (b) Based on the data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability framework established by the department pursuant to subdivision (a), all recipients of a program allocation, no later than April 1 of the year following receipt of funds, and annually on that date thereafter until all funds have been expended, shall submit a report to the department in a format provided by the department. (c) No later than April 1, 2027, each recipient that receives a round 2 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (d) Data collection and data sharing pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted and maintained in accordance with all applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations. (e) The client information and records of services provided pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of Section 10850 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and shall be exempt from inspection under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Part 1 of the Government Code). (f) Notwithstanding any other law, data collected through the administration and operation of this chapter shall be captured based on the Homeless Management Information System data standards set forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and by any other means specified by the department, and may be shared with other programs to maximize the efficient and effective provision of public benefits and services, and to evaluate this chapter or its impact on other public benefit and services programs. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 45. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
50223.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. )
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Applicants and certain program recipients must submit specified reports and information to the department, and the department must post the information online within 30 days of receiving it.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50216 - 50223] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. ) ## 50223. (a) In addition to the data required under Sections 50221 and 50222, applicants shall provide the following information for all rounds of program allocations through a data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability framework, as established by the department: (1) (A) Data on the applicant’s progress towards meeting their system performance measures, which shall be submitted annually on April 1 of each year reporting through December 31 of the prior year for the duration of the program. (B) If the applicant has not made significant progress toward their system performance measures, the applicant shall submit a description of barriers and possible solutions to those barriers. (C) Applicants that do not demonstrate significant progress towards meeting system performance measures shall accept technical assistance from the department and may also be required to limit the allowable uses of these program funds, as determined by the department. (2) A monthly fiscal report of program funds expended and obligated in each allowable budget category approved in their application for program funds. (b) No later than April 1, 2027, each recipient that receives a round 3 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (c) No later than April 1, 2028, each recipient that receives a round 4 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (d) No later than April 1, 2029, each recipient that receives a round 5 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (e) No later than April 1, 2030, each recipient that receives a round 6 allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (f) The department shall post the information described in this section on its internet website within 30 days of its receipt of the information, and provide notice to the Senate Committee on Housing, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development, and the appropriate budget committees. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 46. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. )
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This section states legislative intent about how the homelessness grant program should be administered and transferred, and directs the Department of Finance to make final budgetary and accounting determinations for the transfer.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## 50231. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the council to administer the program with the department. (b) In every instance in which the council is called upon to perform a task pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216), the obligation to perform that task shall be modified by the terms of this section. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation to further support the efforts of the Interagency Council on Homelessness in providing statewide policy coordination and development by transferring grants administration to the Department of Housing and Community Development. (d) It is the further intent of the Legislature to enact statutory changes to effectuate this transfer through the Budget Act of 2024, to commence with the 2024–25 fiscal year and no later than July 1, 2024. (e) It is the further intent of the Legislature to effectuate the transfer of grant administration from the Interagency Council on Homelessness to the Department of Housing and Community Development in a phased manner, beginning with the transfer of the administration of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grants beginning in the 2024–25 fiscal year. The transfer of all other grant programs and related administrative functions shall be effectuated through statutory changes enacted through the Budget Act of 2024, to commence with the 2024–25 fiscal year and no later than July 1, 2024. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the 2023–24 and 2024–25 fiscal years the Department of Finance shall make the final determination of the budgetary and accounting transactions and treatments to ensure the proper implementation of the transfer of the administration of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grants from the Interagency Council on Homelessness to the Department of Housing and Community Development, as specified in subdivision (d). (g) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide additional funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)) in the 2024–25 fiscal year. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 10. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50232.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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The council must distribute appropriated funds, administer the program, publish required records, and follow limits on administration costs. It may also let applicants or jurisdictions correct data in some cases.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50232. (a) Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program is hereby established for the purpose of creating and implementing regionally coordinated plans that organize and deploy the full array of homelessness programs and resources comprehensively and effectively. (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the council shall distribute the following amounts in accordance with this chapter: (1) One billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in the 2023–24 fiscal year for implementation of the program. (2) All amounts reallocated by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216) for expenditure under this chapter. (3) Such further amounts as the Legislature may appropriate to the program in the future. (c) (1) The council shall administer all aspects of the program in accordance with Section 50231. (2) No more than 5 percent of the total allocation for each round of funding shall be used to cover the council’s costs of administration of this chapter, including state operations expenditures and activities in support of statewide capacity building for recipients, including providing ongoing training and technical assistance, measuring data and performance, conducting research, and evaluation of funding service delivery demonstration projects. (A) The council may utilize any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration to augment existing allocation categories using existing allocation methodologies. (B) Any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration remaining by the expenditure deadline for the given appropriation shall be rolled over into the next round of appropriated funding, or will revert back to the General Fund. (d) Contracts entered into or amended shall be exempt from all of the following: (1) Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (2) The personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (3) Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and the State Contracting Manual. (4) Notwithstanding Section 11546 of the Government Code, from review or approval of any division of the Department of Technology, upon approval from the Department of Finance. (5) From the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. (e) The council shall approve or deny an application, and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final. (f) If the applicant identifies substantive errors or omissions in their required data submissions, the council may, at its sole discretion, allow jurisdictions to modify or resubmit their data and, if applicable, may allow applicants to modify their data accordingly. (g) The council shall maintain and make available to the public on its internet website records of the following: (1) The number of applications for program funding received by the council. (2) The number of applications for program funding denied by the council. (3) The name of each recipient of program funds. (4) Each applicant receiving funds pursuant to this chapter who shall provide a list of all awards to subrecipients. (5) Annual reports filed by recipients pursuant to Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (h) In administering this chapter, the council shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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To qualify for a round 5 base program allocation, a non-tribal jurisdiction must apply as part of a region and sign an approved regionally coordinated homelessness action plan.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50233. (a) To be eligible for a round 5 base program allocation, a jurisdiction that is not a tribe must apply as part of a region and must be signatory to a regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that has been approved by the council. (b) The council shall approve a regionally coordinated homelessness action plan when the council determines that the plan meets all of the requirements of this section. (c) The regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall include all of the following components: (1) Identification and analysis of the specific roles and responsibilities of each participating jurisdiction in the region regarding outreach and site coordination, siting and use of available land, the development of shelter, interim, and permanent housing options, and the coordination and connection to the delivery of services to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, within the region. The plan may also include roles and responsibilities of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate on the plan. (2) Most recent system performance metrics for the region, which shall include all of the following: (A) The number of people experiencing homelessness. (B) Racial and ethnic disparities in who experiences homelessness. (C) The average length of time people experience homelessness and any racial and ethnic disparities in the average length of time people experience homelessness. (D) The percentage of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (E) The number of people who return to homelessness after exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (F) The racial and ethnic disparities of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (G) The number of people falling into homelessness for the first time and the racial or ethnic disparities of people who are falling into homelessness for the first time. (3) A description of key actions the region intends to take to improve the performance metrics described in paragraph (2). The plan may also include key actions of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate in the plan. In naming key action steps, a region will identify all of the following: (A) The sources of federal, state, and local funding the region intends to use to achieve the action steps and objectives. (B) The lead entity on an action step and collaborating entities partnering to achieve the key action step. (C) A timeframe for action. (D) The methods of measuring the success of the action step and related performance metrics. (4) A description of key actions each participating jurisdiction will take to reduce the number of people falling into homelessness as they exit institutional settings, including, but not limited to, jails, prisons, and hospitals. (5) (A) An explanation of how each participating jurisdiction is utilizing local, state, and federal funding programs to end homelessness, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (i) The Homekey program, as described in Section 50675.1.1. (ii) The No Place Like Home Program (Part 3.9 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (iii) The Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2). (iv) The Housing for a Healthy California Program (Part 14.2 (commencing with Section 53590)). (v) The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)). (vi) Funding distributed to local jurisdictions pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50470. (vii) The California Emergency Solutions Grants Program (Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 50899.1) of Part 2). (viii) The National Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289), and implementing federal regulations. (ix) HOME Investment Partnerships Act (Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 50896)). (x) Parolee or probation programs that are intended to prevent homelessness upon release. (B) An explanation of how the region is connecting, or will connect, individuals to wraparound services from all eligible federal, state, and local benefit programs, including, but not limited to, housing and homelessness services and supports that are integrated with the broader social services systems and supports, including, but not limited to: (i) CalWORKs (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (ii) CalFresh (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (iii) Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Program (SSI/SSP) (Subchapter 16 (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) pursuant to Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Chapter 10.3 of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (iv) In-home supportive services. (v) Adult protective services. (vi) Child welfare. (vii) Childcare and development. (viii) Disability benefits advocacy. (ix) Medi-Cal program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (C) The plan may also include local, state, and federal funding uses of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate on the plan pursuant to paragraph (4). (6) A description of specific actions the region will take to ensure racial and gender equity in service delivery, housing placements, and housing retention and changes to procurement or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services. (7) Evidence and an explanation by a continuum of care that shares geographic boundaries with a city, county, or city and county that is using state funding allocated pursuant to this chapter or is receiving state funding pursuant to the Encampment Resolution Funding program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 50250)) to provide services or housing for place-based encampment resolution, of collaboration with that city, county, or city and county that addresses how people served through encampment resolution have or will be included in prioritization for permanent housing within coordinated entry systems. This paragraph shall not be interpreted to supersede or limit the federal requirements of coordinated entry systems. (d) Participating jurisdictions shall collaborate to complete the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and shall engage in a public stakeholder process that includes at least three public meetings before completing the plan. (e) The participating jurisdictions shall invite and encourage all of the following to engage in the public stakeholder process: (1) People with lived experience of homelessness. (2) Youth with lived experience of homelessness. (3) Local department leaders and staff of qualifying small jurisdictions, including child welfare, health care, behavioral health, justice, and education system leaders. (4) Homeless service and housing providers working in that region. (5) Each Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan contracted with the State Department of Health Care Services in the region. (6) Street medicine providers and other providers directly serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. (f) The regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall be reflected in a memorandum of understanding committing each signatory to participation in, and to comply with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (g) Smaller jurisdictions in the region may also sign the memorandum of understanding and commit to participation in, and compliance with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. Counties are encouraged to allocate resources from program funding to smaller jurisdictions that participate in and commit to complying with the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (h) Upon receipt of a proposed regionally coordinated homelessness action plan, the council shall review it in coordination with the Department of Housing and Community Development, the State Department of Health Care Services, and the State Department of Social Services. (i) A qualifying jurisdiction or continuum of care participating in a regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall post on its internet website that proposed, approved, and amended regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (j) The council may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, and shall receive and consider any written comments from any public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction in determining whether the regional coordinated homelessness action plan substantially complies with this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 92. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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This section sets how round 5 homelessness program funds are allocated, limits certain funding shares, and requires recipients to follow specific use rules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50234. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the funds administered pursuant to this chapter, less the set aside funds provided for the council’s costs of administration in subdivision (c) of Section 50232, shall be made available in the 2023–24 fiscal year for implementing round 5 of the program, as follows: (1) (A) Not more than 1 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to applicants for the purpose of planning for and preparing the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan required by Section 50233. (B) Planning funding allocations shall be distributed consistent with the applicant’s proportionate share of round 5 base funding made available pursuant to this chapter. (C) Funding shall be provided on a reimbursement basis and made available upon the applicant receiving an approved round 5 base allocation. (D) (i) Notwithstanding subparagraph (C), upon request of an applicant, the applicant shall receive an advance of funding made available pursuant to this paragraph. (ii) An applicant shall apply for advance funding in a form and manner prescribed by the council. (E) Unused funding made available pursuant to this paragraph shall at the time of round 5 base allocation awards be made available to the corresponding eligible applicant and expended consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (2) Not more than 80 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to cities, counties, or continuums of care, for basic program allocations, as follows: (A) Thirty percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to continuums of care. The council shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a continuum of care. (B) Forty-two percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each city, or a city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2022, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The council shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this subparagraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (C) Twenty-eight percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each county. The council shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The council shall not award more than 40 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a county. (3) Not more than 17 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to eligible cities and counties for the purpose of providing supplemental support for Homekey pursuant to Section 50237. (4) Not more than 2 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to tribal applicants. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the funds described in this paragraph shall be allocated as follows: (A) A tribe may apply for program funds and the council shall make allocations to tribes on the basis of need. Tribes that apply for program funds pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be allocated funds up to their requested amount, or up to a total of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) collectively among all tribal applicants. If the total request for funds exceeds this amount, the council shall determine an allocation methodology based on each tribal applicant’s proportionate share of need relative to all tribes that submit an application for funding. (B) A tribal applicant seeking funds pursuant to this section shall submit an application to the council, in the form and manner prescribed by the council, no later than June 30, 2024, with all of the following information: (i) The amount of grant funds the tribe is requesting. (ii) An explanation of the tribe’s local need, including an estimation of the number of people who need homelessness services and the current resources that exist. (iii) A description of the services on which the tribe plans to spend its grant funds. These activities shall be allowable pursuant to Section 50236. (C) Any funds available to tribal applicants pursuant to this paragraph that are unallocated as of July 1, 2026, shall be reallocated as part of future program rounds or shall revert to the General Fund. (D) A tribal applicant is encouraged to partner with a local continuum of care or coordinated entry system. (b) An applicant applying for round 5 program funds pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 50220.6. (c) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing local funds for homelessness services under penalty of disallowance or reduction, or both, of future program funds, as determined by the council. (d) (1) No more than 5 percent of the appropriated funds shall be used to cover state administrative costs pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50232. (2) The council may expend administrative funds until December 31, 2028, to complete grant closeout activities. (e) A program recipient shall use at least 10 percent of the funds allocated under this section for services for homeless youth populations. (f) Moneys allocated pursuant to this section shall be expended in compliance with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)
50235.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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This section sets deadlines and conditions for round 5 homelessness program applications, plan updates, funding disbursement, and possible withholding or return of funds.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50235. (a) The council shall make an application for round 5 base program allocations available no later than September 30, 2023. (b) Applications shall be due no later than 180 days from the date applications are made available pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). (c) (1) Applicants from each region shall submit a single, regional application from their shared region. (2) Each applicant shall have the discretion to receive their base program allocation directly or may designate a corresponding eligible applicant in their region to serve as the fiscal agent responsible for the administration of funding made available pursuant to this chapter. (d) Within 30 days of the application deadline pursuant to subdivision (b), the council shall either approve the application or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application: (1) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so the council can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and stated performance goals. (2) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure alignment with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness. (3) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the council to better monitor and evaluate the region’s compliance with its regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and whether it is meeting objective performance standards. (e) (1) An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to this section shall respond to the council’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 30 days. Where the revised application differs from the council’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from requested amendments. (2) The council shall have 30 days within which to approve the application if, as amended, it addressed the council’s concerns or to provide the grantee with additional guidance and a deadline for further amending to fully address the council’s concerns. (f) (1) To receive a round 5 base program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application to the council. A complete application submitted pursuant to this section shall include, in the form and manner prescribed by the council, all of the following: (A) A regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that complies with Section 50233. (B) A detailed proposal for how the applicant intends to use the funds for which it is applying that complies with Section 50236. (C) All other components that the council shall deem necessary to the proper administration of the program. (2) Upon approval of an application pursuant to this section, the council shall disburse 50 percent of an eligible city’s, county’s, or continuum of care’s total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50232. (g) The council and recipients shall post final round 5 program applications to their respective internet websites within 30 days of disbursal to the applicant. (h) (1) On or before January 31, 2026, a grantee shall submit to the council an updated regionally coordinated homelessness action plan which shall include updates on the metrics and corresponding key actions carried out pursuant to Section 50233, as applicable. (2) The council shall, within 30 days, review and provide comments on complete regionally coordinated homelessness action plans or amendments and report its findings to the participating grantee, as applicable. (3) The council shall approve the updated plan if the plan substantially complies with the requirements of this section. (4) The council may conditionally approve the plan and notify the participating jurisdictions in the region of specific changes needed to meet the requirements of this section. Participating jurisdictions shall accomplish these changes within 30 days of being notified by the council. (5) The council shall have 30 days to review changes to conditionally approved plans and make a final determination of approval or rejection of the jurisdiction or regionally coordinated homelessness action plan update. (6) (A) The council may reject the plan based on either one of the following: (i) The region failed to submit a timely plan within 30 days from the date in paragraph (1). (ii) The region failed to make needed changes to the plan within 30 days, if the council conditionally approved the plan. (7) (A) The council may withhold the remaining 50 percent of funds from a jurisdiction that repeatedly failed to take action as specified in its regionally coordinated homelessness action plan, or that took actions adverse to achieving the plan objectives provided pursuant to Section 50233, until such time the jurisdiction demonstrates to the council they are in substantial compliance with the requirements of this paragraph. (B) The council shall provide technical assistance and support of jurisdictions efforts to comply with the requirements of this paragraph. (8) Regions are encouraged to update their memorandums of understanding to reflect their updated regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that have been approved pursuant to this subdivision. (9) In making this determination the council may provide exceptions to the requirement if the recipient demonstrates hardship by a disaster for which a state of emergency is proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (10) Any proposed revision to a deemed compliant regionally coordinated action plan must be submitted to the council for review and approval. The council will have 30 days to review proposed amendments and make findings, including recommendations, until the proposed amendments are deemed compliant by the council. (11) All proposed, approved, and amended regionally coordinated homelessness action plans should be posted on the internet website of all participating jurisdictions and continuums of care participating in the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (12) The council may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, and shall receive and consider any written comments from any public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction in determining whether the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan substantially complies with this chapter. (i) (1) A recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 75 percent, and shall expend not less than 50 percent, of the initial round 5 program allocations made to it pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) no later than June 30, 2026. (2) Upon compliance with subdivision (h) and demonstration by a recipient grantee that it has complied with the requirement to contractually obligate and expend a minimum amount of its round 5 program allocation pursuant to paragraph (1), the council shall disburse to that recipient the remaining 50 percent of its total base allocation pursuant to Section 50234. (3) (A) If the requirements of paragraph (2) are not satisfied, the council shall not allocate to the recipient the remaining 50 percent of its total allocation, unless both of the following occur: (i) On or before June 30, 2026, the recipient submits an alternative disbursement plan that includes an explanation for the delay. (ii) The council approves the alternative disbursement plan submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A). (B) If a grantee does not satisfy the requirements of subparagraph (A), the council shall have the discretion to allocate the unused funding in a manner prescribed by the council. (4) On or before December 31, 2027, a recipient shall return to the council any funds that have not been expended pursuant to an alternative disbursement plan approved pursuant to this paragraph, to be allocated as supplemental awards by the council in accordance with Section 50237. (j) The council may request additional information from applicants, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (k) In addition to requirements in Section 50222, the council may monitor the expenditures and programmatic activities of an applicant, as the council considers necessary, to ensure compliance with round 5 program requirements. (l) The council may, as it considers appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of round 5 program funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (m) Any remaining amounts of round 5 base program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2028, shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 93. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.)
50236.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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This section sets funding priorities and limits for round 5 applicants and recipients, including a 7% cap on administrative costs and a requirement to follow Housing First.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50236. (a) The intent of round 5 is to sustain existing federal, state, and local investments towards long-term sustainability of housing and supportive services. (b) Applicants shall develop data-driven plans which fund the state’s priorities. (c) Provided that before proposing to use round 5 resources to fund new interim housing solutions, the applicant first demonstrates that the region has dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to long-term permanent housing solutions, including capital and operating costs, allowable uses of round 5 base program allocation funds include all of the following: (1) Permanent housing solutions, including all of the following: (A) Rental subsidies, including to support placement of individuals in CARE Court. (B) Landlord incentives, such as security deposits, holding fees, funding for needed repairs, and recruitment and relationship management costs. (C) Move-in expenses. (D) Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units serving people experiencing homelessness, including programs such as Homekey, new or existing residential care facilities, funded by the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program or the Community Care Expansion Program. Operating subsidies may include operating reserves. (E) Homelessness prevention through rental assistance, rapid rehousing, and other programs, so long as they prioritize households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income, who pay more than 50 percent of their income in housing costs, and who meet criteria for being at highest risk of homelessness through data-informed criteria adopted by the council. (F) Problem-solving and diversion support programs that prevent people at risk of or recently experiencing homelessness from entering unsheltered or sheltered homelessness. (G) Services for people in permanent housing, so long as the services are trauma-informed and practice harm reduction, to include intensive case management services, assertive community treatment services, critical time intervention services, other tenancy support services, evidence-based employment services, coordinating mental health, substance use, and primary care treatment, or other evidence-based supportive services to increase housing retention. (H) Capital for permanent housing that serves people experiencing homelessness, including conversion of underutilized buildings or existing interim or transitional housing into permanent housing. (2) Interim housing solutions, including all of the following: (A) Navigation centers that are low barrier, as defined in Sections 65660 and 65662 of the Government Code, to include any of the following: (B) Operating expenses in existing congregate shelter sites. (C) Operating expenses in new or existing noncongregate shelter sites and transitional housing for youth. (D) Motel or hotel vouchers. (E) Services provided to people in interim housing, to include trauma-informed and evidence-based intensive case management services, housing navigation, connecting people to substance use or mental health treatment, public benefits advocacy, and other supportive services to promote stability and referral into permanent housing. (F) Capital funding to build new noncongregate shelter sites, including for construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvements to convert existing congregate sites into noncongregate sites. (G) Capital funding for clinically enhanced congregate or noncongregate shelter sites. (H) Youth-focused services in transitional housing. (3) (A) Services for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including street outreach, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness from encampment sites and those transitioning out of encampment sites funded by the program known as the Encampment Resolution Grant consistent with Section 50251 to access permanent housing and services. This includes evidence-based engagement services, intensive case management services, assertive community treatment, housing navigation, harm reduction services, coordination with street-based health care services, and hygiene services for people living in encampments and unsheltered individuals. (B) Services coordination, which may include access to workforce, education, and training programs, or other services needed to promote housing stability in supportive housing. (C) Systems support for activities necessary to create regional partnerships and maintain a homeless services and housing delivery system, particularly for vulnerable populations, including families and homeless youth. (D) Improvements to existing emergency shelters to lower barriers and increase privacy. (E) Any new interim sheltering funded by round 5 funds must be low-barrier, comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and prioritize interventions other than congregate shelters. (4) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing Encampment Resolution Grant funds provided under Section 50251. (d) (1) Applicants may request, in a form prescribed by the council, approval to utilize round 5 funding on allowable expenditures outside of the state’s intended priorities, as enumerated in this section. (2) The council may grant applicants preapproval to utilize program funding on allowable uses only after an applicant has demonstrated that state priorities are adequately resourced, and the applicant has exhausted all means to accomplish these priorities. (e) An applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 5 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, continuum of care, or tribe to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation. (f) (1) The council may authorize an applicant to use up to an additional 1 percent for costs related to the Homeless Management Information System. Related costs include Homeless Management Information System licenses, training, system operating costs, and costs associated with carrying out related activities. (2) Upon agreement between the grantee and the Homeless Management Information System lead entity, the grantee shall transfer the authorized amount of funds pursuant to paragraph (1) for related costs to the Homeless Management Information System lead entity. The council shall specify the method and manner for this transfer of funds. (g) A recipient of a round 5 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (h) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other law governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this chapter. (i) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this chapter shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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This section sets eligibility rules for supplemental Homekey funding and requires the council to make an application available by July 1, 2024.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50237. (a) For the purposes of this section, the supplemental Homekey program shall be the same as the program set forth in Section 50675.1.3, except that the applicants are limited to those described in meeting the criteria set forth in subdivisions (b) and (c). (b) Cities and counties that are eligible for round 5 shall be eligible, separately, for supplemental Homekey funding pursuant to this section. (c) To be eligible for the supplemental Homekey program, a city or county must satisfy the following: (1) Have a compliant Housing Element as defined in Section 65589.9 of the Government Code at the time program applications must be submitted. (2) Have an approved regionally coordinated homelessness action plan pursuant to this chapter. (d) On or before July 1, 2024, the council shall make an application available for supplemental Homekey funding. (e) Funding allocated by this section shall consist of round 5 funding provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 50234. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)
50238.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. )
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If the Legislature appropriates the money, $100 million must be made available for fiscal year 2023–24 to eligible round 5 cities, counties, and continuums of care, after approval of their regionally coordinated homelessness action plan.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50232 - 50238] ( Article 1 heading added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 11. ) ## 50238. Upon appropriation of the Legislature, for 2023–24 fiscal year funding, one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be made available to cities, counties, and continuums of care that are eligible for round 5 consistent with the formula funding distribution provided by this chapter and upon approval of their regionally coordinated homelessness action plan pursuant to the requirements of round 5 provided pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 12. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. )
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This section establishes Round 6 of the program and directs the department to administer it, fund it within stated limits, and publish program records online.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. ) ## 50239. (a) Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program is hereby established. (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall make available the following amounts in accordance with this article: (1) One billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in the 2024–25 fiscal year for implementation of the program. (2) Further amounts as the Legislature may appropriate to the program in the future. (c) (1) The department shall administer all aspects of the program in accordance with this article. (2) No more than 5 percent of the total allocation for each round of funding shall be used to cover the department’s costs of administration of this article, including state operations expenditures and activities in support of statewide capacity building for recipients, including providing ongoing training and technical assistance, measuring data and performance, conducting research, and evaluation of funding service delivery demonstration projects. (A) The department may utilize any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration to augment existing allocation categories using existing allocation methodologies. (B) Any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration remaining by the expenditure deadline for the given appropriation shall be rolled over into the next round of appropriated funding, or will revert back to the General Fund. (d) Contracts entered into or amended shall be exempt from all of the following: (1) Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (2) The personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (3) Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and the State Contracting Manual. (4) Notwithstanding Section 11546 of the Government Code, from review or approval of any division of the Department of Technology, upon approval from the Department of Finance. (5) From the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. (e) The department shall approve or deny an application, and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final. (f) If the applicant identifies substantive errors or omissions in their required data submissions, the department may, at its sole discretion, allow jurisdictions to modify or resubmit their data and, if applicable, may allow applicants to modify their data accordingly. (g) The department shall maintain and make available to the public on its internet website records of all of the following: (1) The number of applications for program funding received by the department. (2) The number of applications for program funding denied by the department. (3) The name of each recipient of program funds. (4) Each applicant receiving funds pursuant to this article who shall provide a list of all awards to subrecipients. (5) Annual reports filed by recipients pursuant to Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (h) In administering this article, the department shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50240.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. )
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For round 6 funding, a non-tribal jurisdiction must apply as part of a region and sign an approved regional homelessness action plan; the department must approve qualifying plans, and participating jurisdictions must complete the plan through collaboration, public meetings, and a memorandum of understanding.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. ) ## 50240. (a) To be eligible for a round 6 base program allocation, a jurisdiction that is not a tribe must apply as part of a region and must be signatory to a round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that has been approved by the department. An update to the round 5 plan may constitute a round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (b) The department shall approve a round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan when the department determines that the plan meets all of the requirements of this section. (c) The round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall include all of the following components: (1) Identification and analysis of the specific roles and responsibilities of each participating jurisdiction in the region regarding outreach and site coordination, siting and use of available land, the development of shelter, interim, and permanent housing options, and the coordination and connection to the delivery of services to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, including specifying roles and coordination plans in relation to Mental Health Services Act or Behavioral Health Services Act, within the region. The plan may also include roles and responsibilities of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate on the plan. (2) Most recent system performance measures for the region, which shall include all of the following, as well as age, racial, and ethnic disparities for all of the following: (A) The number of people experiencing homelessness. (B) The average length of time people experience homelessness. (C) The percentage of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (D) The number of people who return to homelessness after exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (E) The number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (F) The number of people falling into homelessness for the first time. (G) The number of people who return to homelessness after exiting institutional settings, including, but not limited to, jails, prisons, and hospitals. (3) A system performance and improvement plan, which shall include a description of key actions the region intends to take to improve the system performance measures described in paragraph (2). The system performance and improvement plan may also include key actions of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate in the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. In naming key actions in the system performance and improvement plan, a region will identify all of the following: (A) The lead entity on the key action and collaborating entities partnering to achieve the key action. (B) A timeframe for steps and completion of each key action. (C) The methods of measuring the success of each key action and related system performance measures that will demonstrate success of the key action. (D) An explanation of how each participating jurisdiction is utilizing local, state, and federal funding programs as key actions to improve the system performance measures, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (i) The Homekey program, as described in Section 50675.1.1. (ii) The No Place Like Home Program (Part 3.9 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (iii) The Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2). (iv) The Housing for a Healthy California Program (Part 14.2 (commencing with Section 53590)). (v) The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)). All items currently being funded through rounds 1 through 4, inclusive, pursuant to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)) and round 5 pursuant to the Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (Article 1 (commencing with Section 50232)), and those items proposed to be funded by round 6 pursuant to this article must be included as key actions. If an item proposed to be funded under the rounds will not lead to improvement of the system performance measures described in paragraph (2), it is not an eligible use of funding pursuant to those rounds. (vi) Funding distributed to local jurisdictions pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50470. (vii) The California Emergency Solutions Grants Program (Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 50899.1) of Part 2). (viii) The National Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289), and implementing federal regulations. (ix) HOME Investment Partnerships Act (Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 50896)). (x) Parolee or probation programs that are intended to prevent homelessness upon release. (xi) CalWORKs (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (xii) CalFresh (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (xiii) Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Program (SSI/SSP) (Subchapter 16 (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) pursuant to Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Chapter 10.3 of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (xiv) In-home supportive services. (xv) Adult protective services. (xvi) Child welfare. (xvii) Child care and development. (xviii) Disability benefits advocacy. (xix) Medi-Cal program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (xx) Mental Health Services Act and Behavioral Health Services Act. (E) A description of how the key actions will ensure racial and gender equity in service delivery, housing placements, and housing retention and changes to procurement or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services. (d) Participating jurisdictions shall collaborate to complete the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and shall engage in a public stakeholder process that includes at least three public meetings before completing the plan. (e) The participating jurisdictions shall invite and encourage all of the following to engage in the public stakeholder process: (1) People with lived experience of homelessness. (2) Youth with lived experience of homelessness. (3) Local department leaders and staff of qualifying small jurisdictions, including child welfare, health care, behavioral health, justice, and education system leaders. (4) Homeless service and housing providers, including non-profit developers of permanent supportive housing, working in that region. (5) Each Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan contracted with the State Department of Health Care Services in the region. (6) Street medicine providers and other providers directly serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. (7) Federally recognized tribal governments pursuant to Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code that are within the region. (f) The regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall be reflected in a memorandum of understanding committing each signatory to participation in, and to comply with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (g) Smaller jurisdictions in the region may also sign the memorandum of understanding and commit to participation in, and compliance with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. Counties are encouraged to allocate resources from program funding to smaller jurisdictions that participate in and commit to complying with the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (h) Upon receipt of a proposed regionally coordinated homelessness action plan, the department shall review it in coordination with the council, the State Department of Health Care Services, and the State Department of Social Services. (i) A qualifying jurisdiction participating in a regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall post on its internet website the proposed, approved, and amended regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (j) The department may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, and shall receive and consider any written comments from any public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction in determining whether the regional coordinated homeless action plan substantially complies with this article. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50241.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. )
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This section divides Round 6 homelessness program funds among eligible recipients and sets caps, deadlines, and minimum spending rules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. ) ## 50241. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the funds administered pursuant to this article, less the set aside funds provided for the department’s costs of administration in subdivision (c) of Section 50239, shall be made available in the 2024–2025 fiscal year for implementing round 6 of the program, as follows: (1) Not more than 80 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to cities, counties, or continuums of care, for basic program allocations, as follows: (A) Thirty percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to continuums of care. The department shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The department shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a continuum of care. (B) Forty-two percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each city, or a city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2022, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The department shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The department shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this subparagraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions. (C) Twenty-eight percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each county. The department shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The department shall not award more than 40 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a county. (2) Not more than 17 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to eligible cities, counties, and tribal applicants for the purpose of providing supplemental support for the Homekey program pursuant to Section 50244. (3) Not more than 3 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to tribal applicants. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the funds described in this paragraph shall be allocated as follows: (A) A tribe may apply for program funds and the department shall make allocations to tribes on the basis of need. Tribes that apply for program funds pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be allocated funds up to their requested amount. If the total requested funds exceeds the amount available collectively among all tribal applicants, the department shall determine an allocation methodology based on each tribal applicant’s proportionate share of need relative to all tribes that submit an application for funding. (B) A tribal applicant seeking funds pursuant to this section shall submit an application to the department, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, no later than June 30, 2025, with all of the following information: (i) The amount of grant funds the tribe is requesting. (ii) An explanation of the tribe’s local need, including an estimation of the number of people who need homelessness services and the current resources that exist. (iii) A description of the services on which the tribe plans to spend its grant funds. These activities shall be allowable pursuant to Section 50243. (C) Any funds available to tribal applicants pursuant to this paragraph that are unallocated as of July 1, 2027, shall be reallocated for distribution to tribal applicants as part of future program rounds. (D) A tribal applicant is encouraged to partner with a local continuum of care or coordinated entry system. (b) An applicant applying for round 6 program funds pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 50220.6. (c) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing local funds for homelessness services under penalty of disallowance or reduction, or both, of future program funds, as determined by the department. (d) (1) No more than 5 percent of the appropriated funds shall be used to cover state administrative costs pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50239. (2) The department may expend administrative funds until December 31, 2029, to complete grant closeout activities. (e) A program recipient shall use at least 10 percent of the funds allocated under this section for services for homeless youth populations. This subdivision does not prohibit program recipients from spending a greater percentage on services for homeless youth populations. (f) Moneys allocated pursuant to this section shall be expended in compliance with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50242.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. )
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This section sets deadlines and procedures for round 6 homelessness grant applications, review, funding disbursement, reporting, and later fund return.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. ) ## 50242. (a) The department shall make an application for round 6 base program allocations available no later than January 31, 2025. (b) Applications shall be due no later than 180 days from the date applications are made available pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) (1) Applicants from each region shall submit a single, regional application from their shared region. (2) Each applicant shall have the discretion to receive their base program allocation directly or may designate a corresponding eligible applicant in their region to serve as the fiscal agent responsible for the administration of funding made available pursuant to this article. (d) Within 30 days of the application deadline pursuant to subdivision (b), the department shall either approve the application or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application: (1) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so the department can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and impact on system performance measures. (2) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure compliance with this section, and ensure alignment with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness. (3) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the department to better monitor and evaluate the region’s compliance with its regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and whether it is meeting objective performance standards. (e) (1) An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to this section shall respond to the department’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 30 days. Where the revised application differs from the department’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from requested amendments. (2) The department shall have 30 days within which to approve the application if, as amended, it addressed the department’s concerns or to provide the applicant with additional guidance and a deadline for further amending to fully address the department’s concerns. (f) (1) To receive a round 6 base program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application to the department. A complete application submitted pursuant to this section shall include, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, all of the following: (A) A regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that the department finds compliant with Section 50240. This may be an updated version of the action plan submitted in prior rounds if that action plan was found compliant by the department. (B) A detailed proposal for how the applicant intends to use the funds for which it is applying that complies with Section 50243. (C) All other components that the department shall deem necessary to the proper administration of the program. (2) After approval of an application pursuant to this section, the department shall disburse 50 percent of an eligible city’s, county’s, or continuum of care’s total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50241 upon a determination that the eligible city, county, or continuum of care has done all of the following: (A) Contractually obligated all of its funding from rounds 1 through 3 of the program. (B) Expended all of its funding from round 1 of the program. (C) Expended at least 50 percent of its funding and contractually obligated 75 percent of its funding from the first disbursement of round 4 of the program. (g) The department and recipients shall post final round 6 program applications to their respective internet websites within 30 days of disbursal to the applicant. (h) (1) On or before January 31, 2027, a grantee shall submit to the department an update on their round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan activities, which shall include updates on the obligation and expenditure activities, progress on their system performance and improvement plan, key actions and corresponding updates on system performance measures carried out pursuant Section 50240, as applicable. (2) The department shall, within 30 days, review the update and report its findings to the participating grantee pursuant to this subdivision. (3) If the department finds that the grantee has adhered to the requirements of this section, or concludes that the grantee has addressed any shortcomings in the update, the department shall approve the update. (4) (A) If the department finds that a grantee failed to adhere to the requirements of this section, the department may require the participating jurisdictions in the region to make specific changes needed to meet the requirements of this section. If the department concludes that the grantee made insufficient progress on key actions or failed to improve on at least one-half of the region’s system performance measures, the department may require the participating jurisdictions to provide a corrective action plan to the update to the regionally coordinated action plan to address these findings. Participating jurisdictions shall accomplish these changes or submit a corrective action plan, as applicable, within 30 days of being notified by the department. (B) The department shall have 30 days to review the changes or corrective action plan, as applicable, to determine if they addressed the department’s concerns and approve the update, or to provide the grantee with additional guidance and a deadline for making changes or further amending the corrective action plan to address the department’s concerns. (5) (A) The department may withhold the remaining 50 percent of funds from a grantee until the department has approved the update to the grantee’s round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (B) The department shall provide technical assistance and support of jurisdictions efforts to comply with the requirements of this paragraph. (6) Regions are encouraged to update their memorandums of understanding to reflect their updated regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that have been approved pursuant to this subdivision. The department may ask for confirmation that a region has updated its memorandum of understanding to reflect a part of a corrective action required under this section. (7) In making determinations pursuant to this subdivision the department may provide exceptions to the requirement if the recipient demonstrates hardship by a disaster for which a state of emergency is proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (8) After the department has deemed a regionally coordinated action plan compliant with this section, the grantee shall submit any proposed revisions to the department for review and approval. No later than 30 days from submission, the department shall review the proposed revisions and either approve the revisions or recommend changes. (9) All proposed, approved, and amended regionally coordinated homelessness action plans shall be posted on the internet website of all participating jurisdictions in the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan, and the department shall post all action plans received from participating jurisdictions. (10) In determining whether the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan substantially complies with this article, the department may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, and shall receive and consider any written comments from any public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction. (i) (1) A recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 75 percent, and shall expend not less than 50 percent, of the initial round 6 program allocations made to it pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) no later than June 30, 2027. (2) The department shall disburse the remaining 50 percent of a recipient’s total base allocation pursuant to Section 50241 only after the recipient demonstrates all of the following: (A) Compliance with subdivision (h). (B) Compliance with the requirement to contractually obligate and expend a minimum amount of its round 6 program allocation pursuant to paragraph (1). (C) That the recipient has a compliant housing element as defined in Section 65589.9 of the Government Code, if the recipient is a city or county. If the recipient does not have a compliant housing element, the department shall hold the disbursement until the recipient is housing element compliant, consistent with paragraph (3). (3) On or before December 31, 2028, a recipient shall return to the department any funds that have not been expended pursuant to this subdivision, to be allocated as supplemental awards by the department in accordance with Section 50244. (j) The department may request additional information from applicants, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (k) In addition to requirements in Section 50222, the department may monitor the expenditures and programmatic activities of an applicant, as the department considers necessary, to ensure compliance with round 6 program requirements. (l) The department may, as it considers appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of round 6 program funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (m) Any remaining amounts of round 6 base program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2029, shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50243.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. )
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Round 6 homelessness funds must be planned and used to support the state’s priorities, with limits on administrative costs and requirements to comply with Housing First and other conditions.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. ) ## 50243. (a) The intent of round 6 is to reflect the state’s priorities to prevent and expeditiously reduce unsheltered homelessness through homelessness prevention activities, sustaining existing interim housing solutions, and permanent housing solutions, including long-term sustainability of affordable permanent supportive housing. (b) Applicants shall develop data-driven plans that fund the state’s priorities. (c) Applicants shall demonstrate how the region will use available resources to sustain all existing and, as applicable, any proposed interim housing investments within the region, including, but not limited to, use of local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, or any funds pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216) or this chapter as long-term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source. (d) Before proposing to use round 6 resources to fund new interim housing other than new interim housing for youth or proposing to use round 6 resources to fund nonhousing solutions, applicants shall first demonstrate that their region has dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to sustain their existing and planned portfolio of long-term permanent affordable housing and existing interim solutions, including capital and operating costs. (e) Subject to subdivision (d), allowable uses of round 6 base program allocation funds include all of the following: (1) Permanent housing solutions that can prevent or serve those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness coming from encampment sites. These uses include all of the following: (A) Rental subsidies, including to support placement of individuals in CARE Court. (B) Landlord incentives, such as security deposits, holding fees, funding for needed repairs, and recruitment and relationship management costs. (C) Move-in expenses. (D) Operating subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including programs such as Homekey, new or existing residential care facilities, funded by the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program or the Community Care Expansion Program. Operating subsidies may include capitalized operating reserves. (E) Supportive services for people in permanent housing, so long as the services are trauma-informed and practice harm reduction, to include intensive case management services, assertive community treatment services, critical time intervention services, other tenancy support services, evidence-based employment services, coordinating mental health, substance use, and primary care treatment, or other evidence-based supportive services to increase housing retention. (F) Capital for permanent housing that serves people experiencing homelessness, including conversion of underutilized buildings or existing interim or transitional housing into permanent housing. (G) Services coordination, which may include access to workforce, education, and training programs, or other services needed to promote housing stability in permanent supportive housing. (2) Homelessness prevention includes, but is not limited to, both of the following: (A) Rental assistance, rapid rehousing, and other programs as long as they prioritize households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income. (B) Diversion support programs that prevent people at risk of or recently experiencing homelessness from entering unsheltered or sheltered homelessness. (3) Interim housing solutions, that can provide shelter to those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness coming from encampment sites. These uses include all of the following: (A) Navigation centers that are low barrier, as defined in Sections 65660 and 65662 of the Government Code. (B) Operating expenses for existing congregate shelter sites. (C) Operating expenses in new or existing noncongregate shelter sites and transitional housing for youth. (D) Motel or hotel vouchers. (E) Services provided to people in interim housing, to include trauma-informed and evidence-based intensive case management services, housing navigation, connecting people to substance use or mental health treatment, public benefits advocacy, and other supportive services to promote stability and referral into permanent housing. (F) Capital funding to build new noncongregate shelter sites and transitional housing sites for homeless youth, including for construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvements to convert existing congregate sites into noncongregate sites. (G) Capital funding for clinically enhanced congregate or noncongregate shelter sites. (H) Youth-focused services in transitional housing. (I) Improvements to existing emergency shelters to lower barriers and increase privacy. (J) Any new interim sheltering funded by round 6 funds shall be low barrier, comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and prioritize interventions other than congregate shelters except clinically enhanced congregate shelters as specified in subparagraph (G). (4) Nonhousing solutions, including nonhousing services for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness from encampment sites and those transitioning out of encampment sites. This includes street outreach, evidence-based engagement services, intensive case management services, assertive community treatment, housing navigation, harm reduction services, coordination with street-based health care services, and hygiene services for people living in encampments and unsheltered individuals. (f) (1) Applicants may request, in a form prescribed by the department, approval to utilize round 6 funding on allowable expenditures outside of the state’s intended priorities, as enumerated in this section. (2) The department may grant applicants preapproval to utilize program funding on allowable uses only after an applicant has demonstrated that state priorities are adequately resourced, and the applicant has exhausted all means to accomplish these priorities. (g) An applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 6 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, continuum of care, or tribe to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation. (h) (1) The department may authorize an applicant to use up to an additional 1 percent for costs related to the Homeless Management Information System. Related costs include Homeless Management Information System licenses, training, system operating costs, and costs associated with carrying out related activities. (2) Upon agreement between the grantee and the Homeless Management Information System lead entity, the grantee shall transfer the authorized amount of funds pursuant to paragraph (1) for related costs to the Homeless Management Information System lead entity. The department shall specify the method and manner for this transfer of funds. (i) A recipient of a round 6 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (j) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other law governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this article. (k) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this article shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (l) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant Encampment Resolution Funding program grant funds provided under Section 50251. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50244.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. )
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The section sets eligibility rules for supplemental Homekey funding and requires the department to make an application available on or after January 1, 2026.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50239 - 50244] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. ) ## 50244. (a) For the purposes of this section, the supplemental Homekey program shall be the same as the program set forth in Section 50675.1.3, except that the applicants are limited to those described in meeting the criteria set forth in subdivisions (b) and (c). (b) Tribal applicants, cities, and counties that are eligible for round 6 shall be eligible, separately, for supplemental Homekey funding pursuant to this section. (c) To be eligible for the supplemental Homekey program, a city or county must satisfy both of the following: (1) Have a compliant Housing Element as defined in Section 65589.9 of the Government Code by the time of being granted the award. This requirement does not apply to tribal applicants. (2) Have an approved regionally coordinated homelessness action plan pursuant to this article. This requirement does not apply to tribal applicants. (d) On or after January 1, 2026, the department shall make an application available for supplemental Homekey funding pursuant to this section. (e) Funding allocated by this section shall consist of round 6 funding provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50241. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50245.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50245- 50245.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 24, Sec. 1. )
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This section establishes Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program and sets conditions for its funding and administration.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 6.5. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program [50230 - 50245] ( Chapter 6.5 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 17. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program [50245- 50245.] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 24, Sec. 1. ) ## 50245. (a) Round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program is hereby established. (b) Effective July 1, 2026, the sum of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000), less the amount of funding that has been transferred to Item 2240-001-0001 of the Budget Act of 2025 from the General Fund pursuant to subdivision (d), is appropriated, provided that these funds shall only be disbursed in accordance with both of the following: (1) None of these funds shall be allocated until after enactment of legislation declaring that it addresses the issues described in subdivision (c). (2) Funds from this appropriation shall only be disbursed to a city, county, tribe, or continuum of care for round 7 of the program after declaration by the director of the department, in consultation with the Director of Finance, that both of the following are true of the particular city, county, tribe, or continuum of care that is the subject of the disbursement, with respect to round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program: (A) The department has substantially completed its initial disbursement of round 6 funds to the city, county, tribe, or continuum of care. (B) The city, county, tribe, or continuum of care has obligated at least 50 percent of its total round 6 award. (c) (1) Consistent with paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), it is the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation that specifies parameters for round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program. (2) The following conditions and priorities shall be incorporated into the implementation of round 7 funding, with subsequent legislation to specify the extent to which each shall apply: (A) Having a compliant housing element. (B) Having a local encampment policy consistent with administration guidance. (C) Having a prohousing designation. (D) Leveraging local resources to scale state investments. (E) Demonstrating progress on key housing performance metrics. (F) Demonstrating urgency and measurable results in housing and homelessness prevention. (d) (1) During fiscal year 2025–26, the department shall prepare to administer round 7 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program with the goal that, subject to subdivisions (b) and (c), initial round 7 disbursements will be available to grantees meeting the statutory provisions for disbursement beginning September 1, 2026. (2) (A) The Department of Finance may augment Item 2240-001-0001 of the Budget Act of 2025 by eight million dollars ($8,000,000) for implementation of paragraph (1). (B) The Department of Finance shall provide notification of any augmentation within 10 days to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. (3) (A) The administrative costs for round 7 of the program shall not exceed 5 percent of the total allocated for round 7 of the program. (B) The amounts provided in paragraph (2) are included in the 5 percent to be allocated for this purpose. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 650, Sec. 5. (SB 158) Effective October 11, 2025.)
5025.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The district’s general fund may advance necessary preliminary expenses for carrying out the chapter, and those advances must be repaid from the first bond-sale proceeds before any other disbursements.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5025. All necessary preliminary expenses incurred by the governing body in carrying out this chapter, including the making of surveys, plans, and estimates of costs and revenues, compensation of employees, the giving of notices, taking of options, and all other expenses of whatsoever nature, necessary to be paid prior to the issue and sale of the bonds, may be advanced out of the general fund of the district. The general fund shall be fully reimbursed out of the first money received from the sale of the bonds, and before any other disbursements are made therefrom. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50251.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. )
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The council must run the Encampment Resolution Funding program, keep specified grant records, and may adopt implementing regulations.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. ) ## 50251. (a) The Encampment Resolution Funding program is hereby established to, upon appropriation by the Legislature, increase collaboration between the council, local jurisdictions, and continuums of care for the following purposes: (1) Assist local jurisdictions in ensuring the safety and wellness of people experiencing homelessness in encampments. (2) Provide encampment resolution grants to local jurisdictions and continuums of care to resolve critical encampment concerns and transition individuals into safe and stable housing. (3) Encourage a data-informed, coordinated approach to address encampment concerns. (b) (1) The council shall administer the program. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the council may consult with and designate a state agency or department to support the administration of the program. (c) (1) The council’s decision to approve or deny an application and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final and not subject to appeal. (2) In determining which applications to approve, the council shall evaluate and score proposals based on all of the following criteria: (A) The applicant’s capacity to carry out the proposal. (B) Whether the site selected for services aligns with the proposed service delivery model. (C) Whether the demographics and needs of service recipients align with the proposed service delivery model. (D) The applicant’s ability to develop a detailed service delivery plan, including a description of how individuals will be served with permanent housing solutions. (E) The applicant’s ability to coordinate with other systems to increase services and housing options. (F) The applicant’s capacity to involve people with lived experience and local community partners in the implementation of its project. (G) The applicant’s ability to recruit and deploy personnel with experience and expertise needed to support the success of their proposal. (H) The applicant’s ability to demonstrate a prudent and effective use of requested funding relative to the number of people it seeks to serve and the types of services to be provided in the proposal. (d) The council shall maintain records of the following: (1) The number of applications for program grants received by the council. (2) The number of applications for program grants denied by the council. (3) The name of each recipient of a program grant. (4) The amount of funds allocated to each applicant. (e) The council may adopt regulations to implement this chapter. The adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation authorized by this subdivision is hereby exempted from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 4. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
50252.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. )
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The council must distribute and award round 1 funding under this chapter, and applicants may apply for grants in the form the council specifies.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. ) ## 50252. (a) The council shall distribute funding round 1 moneys in accordance with this chapter. (b) Except as specified in subdivision (e), the council shall award the moneys appropriated as competitive grants to applicants to be used to support encampment resolution and rehousing efforts for local jurisdictions. Council staff shall develop and disseminate encampment resolution strategies, case studies, and learnings to local jurisdictions. (c) Applicants may submit an application for a program grant to the council in a form and manner specified by the council. The application shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: (1) Information on the number and demographics of the individuals living in the encampment that the applicant is requesting funding to help resolve. (2) A description of why this specific encampment is being prioritized for resolution support. (3) A description of how the applicant intends to collaborate with state and local partners to mitigate risk and address safety concerns, while ensuring a pathway for individuals living in encampments to move into safe and stable housing. (4) A description of how the applicant intends to use these funds to connect all individuals living in the encampment to services and housing. (5) A description of other local resources and funding streams that will be used to ensure the ongoing availability of services and housing support for people who are moved out of encampments into permanent housing. (d) When determining grant awards, funding shall be prioritized for: (1) Jurisdictions that can demonstrate a commitment to cross-systems collaboration and innovative efforts to resolve encampment issues, while focusing on protecting the health and well-being of the individuals living in those encampments. (2) Jurisdictions that have 50 or more individuals living in the encampment that they are seeking to support with these funds. (3) The intent of the council is to award grants, to the extent feasible, to a range of applicants that represent the diversity of communities across the state, including rural, urban, and suburban communities. (e) Of the moneys available pursuant to subdivision (a), the council may expend up to 5 percent for administration of the program. (f) This section only applies to funding round 1 moneys and does not apply to additional funding round moneys. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 5. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
50252.1.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. )
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This section sets rules for awarding and applying for additional Encampment Resolution Funding Program money, including application timing and council administration.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. ) ## 50252.1. (a) This section only applies to additional funding round moneys and does not apply to funding round 1 moneys. (b) The council shall award additional funding round moneys first to fund projects from prior funding rounds that the council determined satisfied applicable program requirements but were not funded in the prior round. (c) (1) Any funds remaining after the awards required by subdivision (b) shall be awarded on a rolling basis in accordance with this subdivision. (2) The council shall begin accepting new applications for a program grant by five months after the appropriation in the given fiscal year is made. (3) The council shall cease accepting new applications for a program grant by the earlier of the end of the fiscal year in which the appropriation is made or the date the funds from the appropriation have been expended. (4) Applicants shall submit an application for a program grant to the council in a form and manner specified by the council. The application shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: (A) Information on the number and demographics of the individuals living in the encampment that the applicant is requesting funding to help resolve. (B) A description of why the specific encampment is being prioritized for resolution support. (C) A description of how the applicant intends to collaborate with state and local partners to mitigate risk and address safety concerns while ensuring a pathway for individuals living in encampments to move into safe and stable housing. (D) A description of how the applicant intends to use these funds to connect all individuals living in the encampment to services and housing. When an application includes operating safe parking sites while locating interim or permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness living in vehicles or recreational vehicles, a description of how the applicant intends to acquire sites for safe parking, operate the site, provide services at the safe parking site, and increase safe parking site hours. (E) A description of other local resources and funding streams that will be used to ensure the ongoing availability of services and housing support for people who are moved out of encampments into permanent housing. (F) A goal for the number of individuals the program will support transitioning from encampments into temporary shelters. (G) A goal for the number of individuals the program will support transitioning from encampments into permanent housing. (5) In awarding grants, funding shall be prioritized for both of the following: (A) Jurisdictions that can demonstrate a commitment to cross-systems collaboration, including collaborations with state entities, and innovative efforts to resolve encampment issues, while focusing on protecting the health and well-being of the individuals living in those encampments. (B) Applicants that represent the diversity of communities across the state, including, but not limited to, rural, urban, and suburban communities. (d) The council may do any of the following: (1) Monitor grantee performance. (2) Require a grantee not meeting goals to accept technical assistance from the council. (3) Limit the allowable uses of program funds for a grantee that is not meeting goals. (e) The council may use up to 5 percent of money appropriated in a given fiscal year for administration of the program, including capacity building and technical assistance activities in support of program goals. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 524, Sec. 2. (SB 748) Effective January 1, 2026.)
50253.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. )
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The council must manage funding-round-1 money on a set timetable, and recipients must spend, obligate, or return funds by specified deadlines.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. ) ## 50253. (a) The council shall administer the funding round 1 moneys of the program in accordance with the following timelines: (1) The council shall make a program application available no later than October 31, 2021. (2) Applications shall be due to the council no later than December 31, 2021. (3) The council shall make initial award determinations no later than March 1, 2022. (4) If not all funds have been awarded after the first round of grant awards, the council may accept additional applications and make additional awards until all funds have been allocated. (b) (1) Recipients of funding round 1 moneys shall expend at least 50 percent of their allocation by June 30, 2023. (2) Recipients who fail to expend their allocated funds in compliance with this subdivision shall return to the council no less than 25 percent of their total allocation amount for reallocation by the council during subsequent rounds of funding. (c) Recipients of funding round 1 moneys shall expend all program funds no later than June 30, 2024. Any funds not expended by this date shall be returned to the council to be reallocated pursuant to Section 50252.1. (d) (1) Recipients of additional funding round moneys pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 50252.1 shall expend at least 50 percent of their allocation within two fiscal years of the date of the award. Any funds not expended by this date shall be returned to the council and reallocated pursuant to Section 50252.1. (2) Recipients of additional funding round moneys pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 50252.1 shall obligate 100 percent of their allocation within two fiscal years of the date of the award. (3) Recipients that do not meet requirement in paragraph (2) shall submit to the council within 60 days of the end of the second fiscal year a plan for obligating 100 percent of their allocation within six months. (4) The council may subject recipients that do not meet the requirement in paragraph (2) to additional corrective action determined by the council. (5) Recipients of additional funding round moneys pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 50252.1 shall expend all program funds within three fiscal years of the date of the award. Any funds not expended by this date shall revert to the fund of origin. (e) (1) Recipients of additional funding round moneys pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50252.1 shall expend at least 50 percent of their allocation within two fiscal years of the date of the award. (2) Recipients of additional funding round moneys pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50252.1 shall obligate 100 percent of their allocation within two fiscal years of the date of the award. (3) Recipients that do not meet the requirement in paragraph (2) shall submit to the council within 60 days of the end of the second fiscal year a plan for obligating 100 percent of their allocation within six months. (4) The council may subject recipients that do not meet the requirement in paragraph (2) to additional corrective action determined by the council. (5) Recipients of additional funding round moneys pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50252.1 shall expend all program funds within four fiscal years of the date of the award. Any funds not expended by this date shall revert to the fund of origin. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 47. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
50254.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. )
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Recipients and grantees in this program must report specified data, the council controls data specifications, some information is confidential, and certain implementation contracts are exempt from listed contracting rules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. ) ## 50254. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, all recipients of funds pursuant to this chapter shall provide data elements, including, but not limited to, health information, in a manner consistent with state and federal law, to their local Homeless Management Information System for tracking in the statewide Homeless Data Integration System. (b) (1) The council shall specify the form and substance of the required data elements. (2) The council may, as required by operational necessity, amend or modify data elements, disclosure formats, or disclosure frequency. (3) Grantees shall report individual, client-level data for persons served by grant funding to the council, in addition to any data reported through the local Homeless Management Information System, as required by the council for the purposes of research and evaluation of grant performance, service pathways, and outcomes for people served. (4) Council staff may use information reported directly from grantees and through the statewide Homeless Data Integration System for the purposes of research and evaluation of grant performance, service pathways, and outcomes for people served. (c) Any health information or personal identifying information provided to or maintained within the statewide Homeless Data Integration System pursuant to this section shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). (d) For purposes of this paragraph, “health information” includes “protected health information,” as defined in Part 160.103 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and “medical information,” as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 56.05 of the Civil Code. (e) All recipients shall provide information and products developed with grant funds on service delivery models in support of the overall program goal to mitigate risk and address safety concerns in encampments, while ensuring a pathway for individuals living in encampments to move into safe and stable housing, in a format and timeframe specified by the council. (f) The council shall evaluate the data and outcomes reported by the council pursuant to subdivision (g) to assess efficacy of programs and identify scalable best practices for encampment resolution that can be replicated across the state. (g) (1) The department shall, in its annual report submitted pursuant to Section 50408, report a summary of the data elements described in paragraph (6) of subdivision (b) of Section 50254.5, disaggregated by funding round. (2) The requirement of submitting data imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative after the department publishes the final report covering the final round of program funds. (h) Contracts entered into to implement this chapter shall be exempt from all of the following: (1) Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (2) The personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (3) Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and the State Contracting Manual. (4) Notwithstanding Section 11546 of the Government Code, from review or approval of any division of the Department of Technology, upon approval from the Department of Finance. (5) From the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 524, Sec. 3. (SB 748) Effective January 1, 2026.)
50254.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. )
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Recipients of Encampment Resolution Funding Program allocations must submit required reports and data to the department, and the department must publish those reports.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Encampment Resolution Funding Program [50250 - 50254.5] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 13. ) ## 50254.5. (a) (1) For funding appropriated in fiscal years 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24 for purposes of this chapter, no later than April 1 of the year following the expiration of the encumbrance period of funds, each recipient that receives a program allocation shall submit to the department a final report pursuant to Section 50254. (2) Beginning April 1, 2025, and ending the April prior to the appropriation’s encumbrance period expiration, each recipient that receives a program allocation shall submit to the department an annual report in a format determined by the department as well as detailed uses of the program funds. (b) For funding appropriated in fiscal years 2024–25 and 2025–26 for purposes of this chapter, the following provisions apply: (1) Notwithstanding any other law, all recipients of funds pursuant to this chapter shall provide data elements, including, but not limited to, health information, in a manner consistent with state and federal law, to their local Homeless Management Information System for tracking in the statewide Homeless Data Integration System. (2) (A) The department shall specify the form and substance of the required data elements. (B) The department may, as required by operational necessity, amend or modify data elements, disclosure formats, or disclosure frequency. (C) Grantees shall report individual, client-level data for persons served by grant funding to the department, in addition to any data reported through local Homeless Management Information Systems, as required by the department for purposes of research and evaluation of grant performance, service pathways, and outcomes for people served. (D) Department staff may use information reported directly from grantees and through the statewide Homeless Data Integration System for the purposes of research and evaluation of grant performance, service pathways, and outcomes for people served. (3) Any health information or personal identifying information provided to or maintained within the statewide Homeless Data Integration System pursuant to this section shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). For purposes of this paragraph, “health information” includes “protected health information,” as defined in Section 160.103 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and “medical information,” as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 56.05 of the Civil Code. (4) All recipients shall provide information and products developed with grant funds on service delivery models in support of the overall program goal to mitigate risk and address safety concerns in encampments, while ensuring a pathway for individuals living in encampments to move into safe and stable housing, in a format and timeframe specified by the department. (5) Beginning April 1, 2026, and ending the April prior to the appropriation’s encumbrance period expiration, each recipient that receives a program allocation shall submit to the department an annual report in a format determined by the department as well as detailed uses of the program funds. (6) No later than April 1 of the year following the expiration of the encumbrance period of funds, each recipient that receives a program allocation shall also submit to the department a final report in a format determined by the department as well as detailed uses of the program funds. Each grantee shall provide either through their local Homeless Management Information System or alternative format determined by the department all of the following data elements as part of the final report: (A) The number of homeless individuals served using the program funds in that year. (B) The total number of individuals served in all years of the program, as well the homeless population served. (C) Aggregate outcome data for individuals served using program funds, including all of the following: (i) The type of housing that the individuals exited to from the encampment, including whether the housing is permanent or interim. (ii) The percentage of successful housing exits. (iii) Exit types for unsuccessful housing exits. (D) The eligible uses and expenditures of awarded program funds. (E) The number and size of the encampment addressed. (F) The number of encampments that the grantee has resolved. (G) The types of housing assistance provided, including, but not limited to, permanent or interim housing, broken out by the number of individuals served. (c) The department shall post the annual reports and final reports submitted pursuant to this section on its internet website within 30 days of receipt and provide notice to the appropriate policy and budget committees. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 15. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50255.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. )
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This section defines key terms used in the chapter on Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. ) ## 50255. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Applicant” means a continuum of care, city, or county. (b) “Continuum of care” has the meaning provided in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations as that section read on May 1, 2021. (c) “Council” means the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council created pursuant to Section 8257 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (d) “County” includes, but is not limited to, a city and county. (e) “Homeless” has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as that section read on May 1, 2018. (f) “Local jurisdiction” means a city, including a charter city, a county, including a charter county, or a city and county, including a charter city and county. (g) “Program” means the Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance Program established pursuant to this chapter. (h) “Recipient” means a jurisdiction that receives funds from the council for the purposes of the program. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50256.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. )
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This section creates a family homelessness grants-and-assistance program and assigns the council staff to run it.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. ) ## 50256. (a) The Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance Program is hereby established for the purpose of providing one-time grants and technical assistance to local jurisdictions in order to address and end family homelessness. (b) (1) Council staff shall administer the program, which shall provide grants and technical assistance. Technical assistance may be provided directly by council staff or through a contracted entity. (2) The program shall give preference to proposals that promote rapid innovation, accelerate nascent programs, expand promising practices, and meet new demands and conditions for solutions targeted towards ending family homelessness. Program funding shall be prioritized for jurisdictions that can demonstrate cross-systems collaboration, multifunder initiatives, and innovative efforts that coordinate across funding streams and systems. (c) The decision of the council to approve or deny an application and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final. (d) The council shall maintain records of the following: (1) The number of applications for program grants received by the council. (2) The number of applications for program grants denied by the council. (3) The name of each recipient of program funds. (4) The amount of funds allocated to each applicant. (e) In administering this chapter, the council shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50257.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. )
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This section sets how a homelessness grant program’s appropriated funds must be split, and requires funding applications to describe planned use of the money and related fiscal/programmatic information.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. ) ## 50257. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, forty million dollars ($40,000,000) or whatever greater or lesser sum is appropriated for purposes of the program, shall be distributed in accordance with this subdivision. (1) Seventy-five percent of the amount appropriated shall be distributed through two rounds of competitive grants to applicants to be used to accelerate efforts by local jurisdictions to eliminate family homelessness in their communities. (A) Fifty percent of the amount referenced in this paragraph shall be distributed through the initial round of competitive grant funding. (B) Fifty percent of the amount referenced in this paragraph shall be distributed through a second round of competitive grant funding. Recipients of the initial round of program funds that demonstrate adequate progress towards their program goals, remain in compliance with all requirements of this program, and demonstrate the most promising and innovative practices which could be scaled and replicated to support statewide efforts to eliminate family homelessness may apply for the second round of grant funding. (2) Twenty percent of the amount appropriated shall be set aside for intensive technical assistance to local jurisdictions to support the state’s efforts to reach functional zero for family homelessness. (3) Of the amount appropriated pursuant to this subdivision, up to 5 percent may be expended by the council for the administration of the program. The council may utilize any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration for technical assistance or to augment existing allocations. (b) Applications for funding shall include a full description of how the applicant intends to use program funds for rapid innovation, accelerating nascent programs, expanding promising practices, or meeting new demands and conditions where practical work occurs for solutions targeted towards ending family homelessness, and any additional fiscal and programmatic information related to this grant as determined by the council. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50258.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. )
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The council must post grant applications on set deadlines, recipients must spend required portions of their allocations by the stated dates, and unspent funds may have to be repaid or returned to the General Fund.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. ) ## 50258. (a) (1) The council shall make available an application for the first round of allocations no later than March 1, 2022. (2) Applications shall be due to the council no later than 60 days from the date the council makes those applications available pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Initial award determinations shall be made no more than 60 days after the deadline to submit applications. (b) Recipients of funds shall expend at least 50 percent of their first-round allocation by June 30, 2024. (1) Recipients who fail to expend their allocated funds in compliance with this subdivision shall repay to the council no less than 25 percent of their total allocation amount. The repayment amount shall be determined by the council based on its evaluation of the circumstances behind the failure to expend the allocated funds in compliance with this section. The repaid funds shall be reallocated by the council during the second round of funding. (2) Any funds not distributed in the first round of awards or repaid pursuant to paragraph (1), shall be allocated in the second round of funding. (c) (1) The council shall make available an application for the second round of allocations no later than December 31, 2023. (2) Applications shall be due to the council no later than 60 days from the date the council makes the application available pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Initial award determinations shall be made no more than 60 days after the deadline to submit applications. (d) If, after the second round of awards pursuant to this section, not all funds have been awarded, the council may make additional awards or augment existing allocations until all funds have been allocated. (e) All program funds shall be expended by June 30, 2026. Any funds that are not expended by this date shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50259.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. )
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Recipients of funds under this chapter must provide required data to local homelessness information systems, and the council sets the required data format and content.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 8. Family Homelessness Challenge Grants and Technical Assistance [50255 - 50259] ( Chapter 8 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 14. ) ## 50259. (a) All recipients of funds pursuant to this chapter shall provide data elements, including, but not limited to, health information, in a manner consistent with federal law, to their local Homeless Management Information System, for tracking in the statewide Homeless Data Integration System. (b) (1) The council shall specify the form and substance of required data elements. (2) The council may, as required by operational necessity, amend or modify data elements, disclosure formats, or disclosure frequency. (c) Any health information or personal identifying information provided to, or maintained within, the Homeless Data Integration System shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). (d) For purposes of this paragraph, “health information” includes “protected health information,” as defined in Part 160.103 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and “medical information,” as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 56.05 of the Civil Code. (e) All recipients of funds shall provide information and products developed with grant funds on service delivery models in support of the overall program goal to create scalable solutions to family homelessness in a format and timeframe as specified by the council. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 28, Sec. 100. (SB 1380) Effective January 1, 2023.)
5026.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Employee compensation and other expenses for carrying out this chapter must be paid only from funds provided under this chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5026. All compensation of employees, and all other expenses, incurred in carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50260.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Compliance Monitoring [50260- 50260.] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 646, Sec. 1. )
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Three California housing-related agencies must enter a memorandum of understanding by July 1, 2024 to streamline compliance monitoring for certain affordable multifamily rental housing projects.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 9. Compliance Monitoring [50260- 50260.] ( Chapter 9 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 646, Sec. 1. ) ## 50260. (a) On or before July 1, 2024, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the California Housing Finance Agency, and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to streamline the compliance monitoring of affordable multifamily rental housing developments that are subject to a regulatory agreement with more than one of these entities. The memorandum of understanding shall meet all of the following criteria: (1) Ensure that only one entity conducts physical inspections for a particular project. (2) Eliminate the submission of duplicate information. (3) Provide for an aligned process to obtain required approvals for, including, but not limited to, reserve draws, ownership changes, property management changes, operating budgets, and capital needs assessments. (b) Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter, any delegation of responsibility provided in the memorandum of understanding pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not constrain the regulating entity’s obligations with third parties, performance of inspection standards, or ability to approve or deny any related process pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 646, Sec. 1. (AB 2006) Effective January 1, 2023.)
5027.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Bond sale money must be used only for the cost of the works, after reimbursing the district for preliminary expenses.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5027. After reimbursement and repayment to the district of all amounts advanced for preliminary expenses, all money, other than premiums and accrued interest, received from the sale of bonds shall be applied solely to the cost of the works. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5028.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The treasurer must deposit rate collections and other operating revenue in a bank and keep the money in fund or funds for use under this chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5028. The money received from the collection of the rates, together with any other revenue derived from the operation of the works, shall be deposited in a bank by the treasurer in the same manner that public money is deposited by cities. The money so deposited shall be kept in a fund or funds and shall be applied as provided in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1659.)
5029.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The governing body must require bond revenues from operating the works to be used only for listed bond, reserve, sinking fund, and works costs before any surplus can be used for other permitted purposes.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5029. In the ordinance for the issuance of bonds the governing body shall provide that the revenues derived from the operation of the works shall be used only for: (a) The payment or providing for payment, including payments into any reserve or sinking funds, as the same falls due, of the principal of and the interest on the bonds; (b) The management, maintenance, operation and repair costs of the works. After provision has been made for the payment of the foregoing, any surplus remaining may be used as follows: (a) for the purchase in the open market of the outstanding unmatured bonds of the district; (b) for extensions, or for the enlargement, replacement or betterment of the works; (c) for any lawful purpose of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1659.)
5030.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The governing body may choose to make the bond ordinance pay certain works costs from operating revenue before paying principal, interest, and other security-fund sums.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5030. In its discretion the governing body may provide in the ordinance providing for the issuance of bonds that the management, maintenance, operation and repair costs of the works shall be paid from the revenue derived from the operation of the works prior to paying the principal, interest and sums for other security funds. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1659.)
50300.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup [50300- 50300.] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 742, Sec. 1. )
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The reviewing entities must form an Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup to develop recommendations for a consolidated application and coordinated review process.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 1. STATE HOUSING POLICY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [50000 - 50300] ( Part 1 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## CHAPTER 10. Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup [50300- 50300.] ( Chapter 10 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 742, Sec. 1. ) ## 50300. (a) The reviewing entities, as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (f), shall jointly convene an Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup for the purposes of developing recommendations for state-administered programs to utilize both of the following: (1) A consolidated application for multifamily affordable rental housing developers to use to obtain grants, soft loans, low-income housing tax credits allocated from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, tax-exempt bonds allocated from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, federal funds, as applicable, and other types of subsidies provided by the reviewing entities for building multifamily affordable housing. (2) A coordinated review process for the application described in paragraph (1) that minimizes duplication of information and maximizes administrative efficiency. (b) The workgroup shall include, but not be limited to, representatives of all of the following: (1) The reviewing entities. (2) Nonprofit affordable housing developers. (3) For-profit affordable housing developers. (4) Local governments. (5) Tribal governments. (c) On or before January 1, 2026, the workgroup shall identify at least all of the following: (1) Technical changes required to allow applicant data sharing between reviewing entities. (2) Common and unique data required by the reviewing entities for assessment of the application described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). (3) Timeline constraints and optimized alignment of application review timelines for the reviewing entities. (4) Optimal means of application completion by affordable housing developers. (5) Ongoing efforts and best practices in application consolidation by the reviewing entities. (6) Any state-administered program that may utilize the consolidated application and coordinated review process described in subdivision (a). (7) A timeline for developing a single consolidated application and coordinated review process between the reviewing entities. (d) On or before July 1, 2026, the workgroup shall report, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, recommendations on implementing a single consolidated application and coordinated review process between the reviewing entities within the timeline described in paragraph (7) of subdivision (c) to all of the following: (1) The reviewing entities. (2) The Legislature. (3) The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee and Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee. (4) The Senate Housing Committee and Senate Governance and Finance Committee. (e) On or before January 1, 2027, each reviewing entity shall develop and report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, a plan to update any state-administered program, as described in subdivision (a), based on the recommendations of the workgroup developed pursuant to this chapter, taking into account at least all of the following: (1) Whether a single application review team is able to capture the unique requirements for grants, soft loans, low-income housing tax credits allocated from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, tax-exempt bonds allocated from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, federal funds, as applicable, or other types of subsidies provided by the reviewing entities for building multifamily affordable rental housing. (2) Whether a unified scoring rubric is possible to maximize financial support for applicants eligible for multiple funding sources from the reviewing entities. (3) Methods of notification that need to be implemented by the reviewing entities to provide updates on an application. (4) Ideal means for applicants to receive updates on their applications and selection for grants, soft loans, low-income housing tax credits allocated from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, tax-exempt bonds allocated from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, federal funds, as applicable, or other types of subsidies from the reviewing entities for building multifamily affordable rental housing. (5) Whether joint agreements are required to implement the coordinated review process. (6) Whether a federal program administered by the department may be integrated into the single consolidated application and coordinated review process. (7) Whether the single consolidated application and coordinated review process conflicts with a statutory or regulatory requirement, financing timeline, or market expectation for grants, soft loans, low-income housing tax credits allocated from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, tax-exempt bonds allocated from the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, federal funds, as applicable, or other types of subsidies from the reviewing entities for building multifamily affordable rental housing. (f) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (2) “Nonamortized loan” means a loan without a fixed-payment schedule. (3) “Reviewing entity” means any of the following entities: (A) The department. (B) The California Housing Finance Agency. (C) The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. (D) The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee. (4) “Soft loan” means a nonamortized loan that pays a percentage of net cashflow after the payment of operating expenses and amortizing debt. (5) “Workgroup” means the Affordable Housing Finance Workgroup established pursuant to subdivision (a). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 742, Sec. 1. (AB 519) Effective January 1, 2024.)
5031.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Money received as premium and accrued interest must be paid into a fund used to pay bond interest.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5031. All money received for premium and accrued interest shall be paid into a fund for the payment of interest on the bonds and used for the purposes for which it was created. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1659.)
5032.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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A district issuing bonds must keep proper accounts of revenue and its use, and have those accounts audited at least once a year.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5032. A district issuing bonds shall install and maintain a proper system of accounts, showing the amount of revenue received and its application. The district shall at least once a year cause the accounts to be properly audited by a competent auditor. The report of the audit shall be open for inspection at all times by any taxpayer, user of the works, holder of bonds, or any representative of such person. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5033.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The treasurer must hold as custodian the funds derived from income from the works covered by this chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5033. The treasurer is custodian of the funds derived from income received from the works constructed or acquired under the provisions of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5034.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The treasurer must give a proper surety bond for faithful performance of custodian duties, the governing body must fix and approve the bond, and the district must pay the bond premium.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Finances [5025 - 5034] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5034. The treasurer shall give a proper surety bond for the faithful discharge of his duties as custodian, which bond shall be fixed and approved by the governing body. The premium on the surety bond shall be paid by the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5040.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The governing body must set just and equitable rates for use and maintenance of the works, and the rates must be enough each year to cover operating and bond costs.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5040. The governing body shall establish just and equitable rates for the use and maintenance of the works, to be paid by the person leasing or occupying the building or premises served thereby or that in any way uses or is served by the works, and may change and readjust the rates from time to time. The rates shall be sufficient in each year for the payment of the proper and reasonable expenses of operation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the works, and for payment of the principal of and the interest on the bonds. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1659.)
5041.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The governing body must set rates high enough to cover bond interest and principal as they fall due, plus operating expenses.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5041. The governing body shall establish rates that, beyond all reasonable doubt, will bring in sufficient money to meet the interest and principal on all outstanding bonds as they fall due, in addition to the expense of operation. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5042.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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If sewer rates are too low and the governing body refuses or neglects to set adequate rates, a bondholder may ask the superior court for a writ of mandate to force a rate increase.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5042. Whenever it appears that the rates are insufficient to provide enough money to pay the principal and interest, in addition to the operating expenses, and the governing body neglects or refuses to fix adequate rates therefor, any bondholder may petition the superior court for a writ of mandate to compel the governing body to increase the rates to such an extent as will make them sufficient to provide enough money for those purposes. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50420.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. )
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This section defines “Department,” “Plan,” and “Plan period” for this chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. ) ## 50420. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b) “Plan” means the California Statewide Housing Plan described in Section 50421. (c) “Plan period” means the year the plan is revised and at least the four additional years ahead. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. (AB 68) Effective January 1, 2022.)
50421.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. )
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California has a Statewide Housing Plan developed with housing industry and government agency participation.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. ) ## 50421. There is a California Statewide Housing Plan that was developed in cooperation with the private housing industry as well as regional and local housing and planning agencies and other agencies of the state. The plan serves as a state housing plan for all relevant purposes. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. (AB 68) Effective January 1, 2022.)
50422.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. )
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The plan must include housing goals, policies, objectives, and specified housing-planning segments.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. ) ## 50422. The plan shall incorporate a statement of housing goals, policies, and objectives, as well as all of the following segments: (a) An evaluation and summary of housing conditions throughout the state, with particular emphasis upon the availability of housing for all economic segments of the state. The evaluation shall include summary statistics for all counties, all multicounty metropolitan areas, and rural areas, as defined and designated by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce, rather than as defined in Section 50101. The evaluation shall include the existing distribution of housing by type, size, gross rent, value, and, to the extent data is available, condition, and the existing distribution of households by gross income, size, and ethnic character for each of those areas. (b) A determination of the statewide need for housing development for the plan period. The determination of statewide need shall be established as the minimum number of units necessary to be built or rehabilitated in order to provide sufficient housing to house all residents of the state in standard, uncrowded units in suitable locations. (c) Goals for the provision of housing assistance for the plan period. The goals shall be established as the minimum number of households to be assisted that will result in achieving, by the fourth subsequent year, a substantial reduction in the number of very low income households and other persons and families of low or moderate income constrained to pay more than 30 percent of their gross income for housing. Income groups to be considered in establishing the goals shall be designated by the department and shall include households a significant number of which are required to pay more than 30 percent of their gross income for housing in the fiscal year the plan is revised, as determined by the department. (d) An identification of governmental and nongovernmental constraints and obstacles and specific recommendations for their removal. (e) An analysis of state and local housing and building codes and their enforcement. The analysis shall include consideration of whether those codes contain sufficient flexibility to respond to new methods of construction and new materials. (f) Recommendations for actions by federal, state, and local governments and the private sector that will contribute to the attainment of the housing goals established for California. (g) A housing strategy that coordinates the housing assistance and activities of state and local agencies, including the provision of housing assistance for various population groups, including, but not limited to, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, veterans, large families, families where a female is the head of the household, farmworker households, and other specific population groups as deemed appropriate by the department. To inform the strategy, the department shall, to the extent possible, do the following: (1) Consider information compiled by relevant state and local agencies on aging, and from provider and consumer organizations as available. (2) Consult with various state departments, including the California Department of Aging, the State Department of Social Services, the State Department of Health Care Services, the Employment Development Department, the State Department of Developmental Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other state departments or agencies to obtain information deemed relevant to the housing needs of populations addressed in the housing strategy. This paragraph shall not be construed to require activity beyond the customary scope of the department’s planning process. (h) A review of housing assistance policies, goals, and objectives affecting the homeless. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 762, Sec. 1. (AB 1474) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. )
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The plan developed under Section 50421 must provide a reference guide for local housing market studies and for local housing elements required by Government Code Section 65302.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. ) ## 50424. The plan developed pursuant to Section 50421 shall provide a reference guide for local housing market studies and for local housing elements required by Section 65302 of the Government Code. It is also intended to provide a framework for local housing plans. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. (AB 68) Effective January 1, 2022.)
50425.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. )
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The department must publish the plan, and make it available to the public on its website, once adopted.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. ) ## 50425. The goals and recommendations adopted for the plan shall be published once adopted, and shall be republished as revisions are adopted. The plan shall be published and made available to the public on the department’s internet website. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. (AB 68) Effective January 1, 2022.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. )
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The department must update the statewide housing plan to add specified affordable-housing, technical, first-time home buyer, and demographic-disparity content, and it may use certain council data and consult other agencies.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Statewide Housing Plan [50420 - 50426] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 341, Sec. 2. ) ## 50426. (a) Each update and revision to the plan occurring on or after January 1, 2023, shall incorporate both of the following: (1) The plan shall include an inventory of the number of affordable units needed to meet the state’s affordable housing needs for the plan period. (2) The plan shall incorporate technical updates and provide technical recommendations, including, but not limited to, both of the following: (A) Recommendations for modernizing statutory and regulatory terminology. (B) Updating cross-references to relevant reports and studies relied on in the plan and used in this part. (b) The department may use data collected by the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council to meet the requirements of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). (c) (1) Each update and revision to the plan occurring on or after January 1, 2024, shall incorporate all of the following: (A) An analysis of first-time home buyer assistance policies, goals, and objectives. (B) Recommendations for actions that will contribute to increasing home ownership opportunities for first-time home buyers in California. (C) An evaluation and summary of demographic disparities in home ownership attainment in California, which may include, but is not limited to, disparities related to race, ethnicity, household income, household size, age, and disability status. (2) The department shall consult with the California Housing Finance Agency and may consult with other state departments and agencies deemed relevant to inform the plan pursuant to this subdivision. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 94. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.)
5043.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The governing body may set different sewer rates for different user classes or areas when the sewer works were previously installed and financed under other laws or methods.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5043. The governing body may establish variable rates for different classes of users, or for different parts of the area, where all or any portion of the sewage works have been previously installed and financed under other laws or methods, so that the variable rates may be most equitable and just to all concerned. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5044.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Rates may only be imposed and collected from users of works built with money from the bond sale.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5044. However, the rates may only be imposed and collected from the users of all or any portion of such works as are constructed with money derived from the sale of the bonds. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5045.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The governing body may impose reasonable rates on previously acquired works if users get additional benefits from later bond-funded construction or acquisition, but only up to the value of those added benefits.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5045. If the users of all or any portion of any works previously acquired and financed by other methods receive any additional benefits from the construction or operation of all or any portion of the works subsequently constructed or acquired from the proceeds of the bonds, the governing body may impose reasonable rates on the works previously acquired, but only sufficient to cover the value of the additional benefits. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50455.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must develop a statewide farm labor housing assistance plan, set up a task force to help with it, and revise the plan by July 1, 2002.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50455. (a) The department shall develop a statewide farm labor housing assistance plan and related policies, goals, and objectives for inclusion in the California Statewide Housing Plan. (b) The farm labor housing assistance plan shall include, but not be limited to, an identification of impediments to the production of housing affordable to farm laborers, federal, state, and local sources of financing, private sources of funding, innovative approaches to financing that could be used as a model, the analysis of the need for permanent and migrant housing, and measures that need to be implemented to address the need for farm labor housing. (c) The department shall establish a task force to assist in the development of the farm labor housing assistance plan. The task force shall include representatives of state housing departments and agencies involved in the planning and production of housing, infrastructure, and services to farm laborers and representatives from local government, agricultural organizations, organizations of farm laborers, and organizations serving farm laborers and low-income residents in rural areas. (d) The department shall develop or revise the farm labor housing assistance plan on or before July 1, 2002. In the event the department does not update or provide the next revision of the California Statewide Housing Plan pursuant to Section 50452 on or before July 1, 2002, the department shall release the farm labor housing assistance plan separately from the California Statewide Housing Plan. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 2. Effective September 7, 2000.)
50455.6.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The Legislature states there is a severe shortage of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, and says housing for elderly, disabled, and other special-needs populations should be given due consideration in housing program administration.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50455.6. The Legislature finds and declares that a severe shortage of affordable housing exists for low- and moderate-income households, including the elderly, disabled persons, and other special needs populations. It is the intent of the Legislature that housing designed especially for low- and moderate-income elderly, disabled persons, and other special needs populations be given due consideration in the administration of the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of housing, and other housing programs, including encouraging the inclusion of supportive services to meet the unique housing needs of these populations. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 577, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2002.)
50456.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must publish housing and community development law information, may provide a statistics and research service, and had to complete a study on local development fees by June 30, 2019.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50456. (a) The department shall collect, publish, and make available to the public information about federal, state, and local laws regarding housing and community development. The department may provide a statistics and research service for the collection and dissemination of information affecting housing and community development. (b) By June 30, 2019, the department shall complete a study to evaluate the reasonableness of local fees charged to new developments as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 66000 of the Government Code. The study shall include findings and recommendations regarding potential amendments to the Mitigation Fee Act to substantially reduce fees for residential development. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 374, Sec. 4. (AB 879) Effective January 1, 2018.)
50457.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must develop and support a housing and community development information system, including prototype systems in some counties, and report to the Legislature.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50457. The department shall develop specifications for the structure, functions, and organization of a housing and community development information system for this state. Such system shall include statistical, demographic, and community development data which will be of assistance to local public entities in the planning and implementation of housing and community development programs. The department shall, subject to the availability of moneys therefor, establish prototype housing and community development information systems in two or more counties or multiple-county areas. The department shall operate the prototype systems, or it may contract with one or more counties, or with one or more counties and with one or more cities, or with a regional agency including one or more counties for operation of one or more prototype systems and shall report to the Legislature thereon. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50458.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must assist and advise the Office of Planning and Research on certain functions in Government Code Section 65040.3.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50458. The department shall assist and advise the Office of Planning and Research on the performance of functions specified in Section 65040.3 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50459.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may issue and revise guidelines, must review housing elements for substantial compliance, must report its findings and annual status updates, and may require submission of housing elements and local housing assistance plans in connection with loan or grant applications.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50459. (a) The department may adopt, and from time to time, revise, guidelines for any of the following: (1) The preparation of housing elements required by Section 65302 and Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (2) The preparation of a document that meets both of the following sets of requirements: (A) Requirements for housing elements pursuant to Section 65302 and Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (B) Requirements for the Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs required by Part 91 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) The department shall review housing elements and amendments for substantial compliance with Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code and report its findings pursuant to Section 65585 of the Government Code. (c) On or before April 1, 1995, and annually thereafter, the department shall include in the annual report required by Section 50408 a report on the status of housing elements and the extent to which they comply with the requirements of Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. The department shall also make this report available to any other public agency, group, or person who requests a copy. (d) The department may, in connection with any loan or grant application submitted to the agency, require submission to the department for review of any housing element and any local housing assistance plan adopted pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 770, Sec. 17. (AB 1764) Effective January 1, 2024.)
5046.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Rates may not be established until after a public hearing.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5046. No rates shall be established until after a public hearing, at which all the users of the works and owners of property served or proposed to be served thereby and others interested have opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50460.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must adopt relocation-assistance guidelines and review relocation plans every two years; it may also help public entities and may require reimbursement for that help.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50460. The department shall adopt guidelines relating to relocation assistance by public entities, as defined in Section 7260 of the Government Code, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 7260) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code. The department may provide consulting and technical assistance to these public entities in drafting and amending rules and regulations relating to relocation assistance. The department may require these public entities to reimburse the department for any assistance the department provides. The department shall, at intervals of two years, review relocation plans prepared pursuant to Section 33411, and the progress in implementation of the plans. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 323, Sec. 60.32. Effective July 1, 1983.)
50461.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must set up a tracking system for its programs, include application-step deadlines, and publish the system on its website.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50461. The department shall establish a tracking system for all programs established under this part and administered by the department. The tracking system shall, at a minimum, include the deadlines for each step of a program application. The tracking system shall be published on the department’s internet website. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 644, Sec. 2. (AB 1978) Effective January 1, 2023.)
50463.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may certify local housing agents and may also periodically review, recertify, and decertify them under Section 51252.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50463. The department may certify local housing agents, and may periodically review, recertify, and decertify such local housing agents as provided in Section 51252. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50464.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may investigate, study, report on, promote, and hold conferences about housing and community development issues in California.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50464. The department may: (a) Make investigations of housing and community development in California. (b) Call conferences of representatives of all levels of government, industry, and private groups, to discuss housing and community development problems of California. (c) Investigate and report upon substandard housing and the problems resulting therefrom and the work being done to remedy such conditions. (d) Study the operation and enforcement of housing, building, zoning, and subdivision laws and regulations, of housing finance, taxes, redevelopment programs and public housing projects, as related to housing and community development. (e) Examine the records of housing authorities and redevelopment agencies, and secure from them reports and copies of their records at any time. (f) Promote the formation of organizations intended to increase the supply of adequate housing and the proper living environment for all the people of the state. (g) With the Department of Transportation, investigate and report upon the consistency between state, local, and federal housing plans and programs and state, local, and federal transportation plans and programs. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1351.)
50465.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The Department of Water Resources must propose updated building-code requirements for certain flood-prone areas by January 1, 2009, and consult specified agencies before doing so.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50465. (a) On or before January 1, 2009, the Department of Water Resources shall propose for adoption and approval by the California Building Standards Commission updated requirements to the California Building Standards Code for construction in areas protected by the facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan where flood levels are anticipated to exceed three feet for the 200-year flood event. The amendments to the California Building Standards Code shall be sufficient to reduce the risk of flood damage and to protect life, safety, and the construction in those areas. (b) Before the department proposes the amendments to the California Building Standards Code required pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall consult with the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, the Division of the State Architect, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 364, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2008.)
50466.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must require qualifying housing developments to let residents keep common household pets in their units, and monthly pet fees are not allowed.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50466. (a) (1) The department shall require each housing development that is financed on or after January 1, 2018, pursuant to this division, to authorize a resident of the housing development to own or otherwise maintain one or more common household pets within the resident’s dwelling unit, subject to applicable state laws and local government ordinances related to public health, animal control, and animal anticruelty. (2) (A) (i) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the department shall require each housing development that is financed on or after January 1, 2023, pursuant to this division or by any moneys administered or otherwise provided by the department to authorize a resident of the housing development to own or otherwise maintain one or more common household pets within the resident’s dwelling unit, subject to applicable state laws and local government ordinances related to public health, animal control, and animal anticruelty, and subject to other reasonable conditions. (ii) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any housing development that is the basis for the receipt, on or after January 1, 2023, of any low-income housing tax credit under Section 12206, 17058, or 23610.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall authorize a resident of the housing development to own or otherwise maintain one or more common household pets within the resident’s dwelling unit, subject to applicable state laws and local government ordinances related to public health, animal control, and animal anticruelty, and subject to other reasonable conditions. (B) This paragraph shall not be construed to interfere with the ability to charge a refundable deposit pursuant to Section 1950.5 of the Civil Code. However, a monthly fee for the ownership or maintenance of common household pets in the housing development shall not be imposed. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, “reasonable conditions” include, but are not limited to, policies on nuisance behaviors, leashing requirements, requirements to carry liability insurance coverage, limitations on the number of animals in a unit based on the unit’s size, and prohibitions on potentially dangerous or vicious dogs, as determined pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 31601) of Division 14 of the Food and Agricultural Code. A “reasonable condition” does not include a prohibition on a breed of common household pets or a limitation on the weight of the common household pet. (b) For purposes of this section, “common household pet” means a domesticated animal, including, but not limited to, a dog or cat, that is commonly kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes. (c) (1) This section shall not limit or otherwise affect eligibility for, or be included as a matter during the compliance period of, any credit under Section 12206, 17058, or 23610.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (2) This section shall not be construed to limit or otherwise affect applicable state laws and local government ordinances related to public health, animal control, and animal anticruelty, or other statutes or laws that require reasonable accommodations to be made for an individual with a disability who maintains an animal to provide assistance, service, or support. (3) This section does not alter or affect the rights and duties of a landlord with respect to control or preventing harm to third parties caused by a resident’s pet. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 241, Sec. 2. (SB 971) Effective January 1, 2023.)
50466.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must create an impact fee nexus study template by January 1, 2024, and it may hire nonprofit or academic institutions to help complete it.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50466.5. (a) On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall create an impact fee nexus study template that may be used by local jurisdictions. The template shall include a method of calculating the feasibility of housing being built with a given fee level. (b) The department may contract with nonprofit or academic institutions to complete the template. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 347, Sec. 4. (AB 602) Effective January 1, 2022.)
50466.6.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must create a fee schedule template and a list of best practices by July 1, 2028, and may also create a fee estimate tool and contract with nonprofit or academic institutions to help complete it.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50466.6. (a) On or before July 1, 2028, the department shall create both of the following: (1) A fee schedule template for proposed housing development projects that may be used by cities and counties. (A) The template shall, at a minimum, contain the following: (i) A list of the fees and exactions described in subparagraph (B) with the approximate cost per unit or per square foot. (ii) The districts or neighborhoods where each fee applies. (iii) The uses that each fee applies to. (iv) Who should be contacted in order to calculate total fees. (B) To the extent practicable, the template shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (i) A fee or charge described in the Mitigation Fee Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 66000), Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 66010), Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 66012), Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 66016), and Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 66020) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code). (ii) In-lieu fees for affordability requirements. (iii) A construction excise tax. (iv) In lieu fees for a requirement that the housing development project provide public art. (v) In-lieu fees for dedications of parkland imposed pursuant to Section 66477 of the Government Code. (vi) A special tax levied on new housing units pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code). (2) A list of best practices regarding presenting information for fees and exactions levied by local jurisdictions. (b) The department may create a fee estimate tool that may be used by cities and counties for the purpose of meeting the requirements of Section 65940.2 of the Government Code. (c) The department may contract with nonprofit or academic institutions to complete the fee schedule template, list of best practices, and fee estimate tool. (d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Affordability requirement” means a requirement imposed as a condition of a development of residential units, that the development include a certain percentage of the units affordable for rent or sale to households with incomes that do not exceed the limits for moderate-income, lower income, very low income, or extremely low income households specified in Sections 50079.5, 50093, 50105, and 50106. (2) “Housing development project” means a use consisting of any of the following: (A) Residential units only. (B) Mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use. (C) Transitional housing or supportive housing. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 752, Sec. 2. (AB 3012) Effective January 1, 2025.)
50467.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must say in funding notices for affordable multifamily housing loan programs that adaptive reuse for affordable housing is an eligible activity.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50467. (a) Any notice of funding availability issued by the department for an affordable multifamily housing loan program shall state that adaptive reuse of a property for affordable housing purposes is an eligible activity. (b) To the extent any affordable multifamily housing loan program also allows for home ownership, this section shall also apply. (c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), for purposes of this section, “adaptive reuse” means the retrofitting and repurposing of an existing building to create new residential units. (d) Subdivision (c) shall only apply to an affordable multifamily housing loan program if the program does not define adaptive reuse in statute, agency guideline, or regulation. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 639, Sec. 1. (AB 1695) Effective January 1, 2023.)
50468.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may not require a project-specific transition reserve for certain subsidized units, may charge limited fees to eligible projects, and may adopt guidelines for the reserve program.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50468. (a) The department shall not require a project-specific transition reserve for any unit subject to a qualified project rental or operating subsidy. (b) The Pooled Transition Reserve Fund is hereby created within the State Treasury and, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, is continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a pooled transition reserve. The fund shall consist of all of the following: (1) Fees charged by the department to projects that receive qualified project rental or operating subsidies at the time of permanent loan closing. (2) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, moneys from the General Fund or other funds. (3) Moneys from any other source, including from any private donation or grant made for the purposes of this part. (c) The department may charge a fee to each project that receives qualified project rental or operating subsidies at the time of permanent loan closing, not to exceed the reasonable costs of the department to capitalize the reserve fund and cover administrative costs. All fees shall be deposited in the Pooled Transition Reserve Fund and used for the purposes of this section. The department may capitalize the fees authorized by this subdivision as necessary to ensure the financial feasibility and long-term affordability of the multifamily housing project, in which case funds may be transferred to the Pooled Transition Reserve Fund at the time of permanent loan closing. (d) (1) “Project-specific transition reserve” means a reserve account or a set aside of funds accruing to the benefit of a particular affordable rental housing development to address the impacts on tenants of a loss or exhaustion of a rental or operating subsidy. (2) “Pooled transition reserve” means a fund or account established and maintained by the department to mitigate, with respect to residential dwelling units described in subdivision (e), the impacts on tenant rents from the loss or exhaustion of a qualified project rental or an operating subsidy. (3) “Qualified project rental or operating subsidy” means federally originated rental assistance or operating subsidies, a local rental housing subsidy program operated by the City and County of San Francisco or the County of Los Angeles, or other means of rental assistance or operating assistance identified by the department. (e) This section shall apply to units of a multifamily housing project financed by any program administered by the department, for which permanent loan closing has not occurred prior to January 1, 2023, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (1) The competitive component of the Building Homes and Jobs Act (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 50470)). (2) The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 50515.2)). (3) The Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (4) The Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Program (Part 13 (commencing with Section 53560)). (5) Housing for a Healthy California Program (Part 14.2 (commencing with Section 53590)). (6) The Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Act of 2014 (Article 3.2 (commencing with Section 987.001) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code). (7) The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (Part 1 (commencing with Section 75200) of Division 44 of the Public Resources Code). (8) The No Place Like Home Program (Part 3.9 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (9) The federal Community Development Block Grant Program (42 U.S.C. Sec. 5301 et seq.). (10) The federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12721 et seq.). (11) The National Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to the federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289), and implementing federal regulations. (f) The department may review, adopt, amend, and repeal guidelines to implement uniform standards or criteria that supplement or clarify the terms, references, or standards set forth in this section, including adopting fees as set forth in subdivision (c). The guidelines may address participation in the pooled transition reserve by projects with existing project-based transition reserves, including disposition of the existing project-based transition reserve funds. The adoption, amendment, or repeal of any guidelines or terms pursuant to this subdivision is hereby exempted from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 770, Sec. 18. (AB 1764) Effective January 1, 2024.)
50469.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must not require a qualifying tribe to waive tribal sovereign immunity to get state or federal funds, and it must include its tribal liaison in tribe discussions when practicable and have the liaison complete culturally competent training before those discussions.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Policy Activities of the Department [50455 - 50469] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50469. (a) The department shall not require a tribe that is an eligible recipient of state funding to waive tribal sovereign immunity in order to access state or federal funds, as long as not requiring the waiver is not in conflict with applicable law. This subdivision does not apply to Sections 50237, 50244, 50675.1.1, or 50675.1.3, or any affordable housing programs administered by the department under those sections. (b) (1) In order to facilitate better coordination between the department and the tribes that are eligible recipients of state funds, the department shall, to the extent practicable, include its designated tribal liaison or their designee in all discussions with tribes that are eligible recipients. (2) The department’s designated tribal liaison and their designee shall complete a culturally competent training course before engaging in these discussions with tribes to equip the tribal liaison and their designee with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets necessary to interact effectively with tribes. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 266, Sec. 3. (AB 1878) Effective January 1, 2025.)
5047.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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A hearing notice for a proposed rate schedule must be published in the district newspaper, or a general-circulation newspaper if none exists, at least 10 days before the hearing date.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5047. After introduction of the ordinance, resolution, or order fixing the rate, and before it is finally enacted, notice of the hearing, setting forth the proposed schedule of rates shall be given by one publication in a newspaper published in the district, if there is such a newspaper, but otherwise in a newspaper having general circulation in the district. The notice shall be published at least ten days before the date fixed in the notice for the hearing. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50470.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. )
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This section creates the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund and sets rules for depositing, allocating, using, and reporting on its money.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## 50470. (a) (1) There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. All interest or other increments resulting from the investment of moneys in the fund shall be deposited in the fund, notwithstanding Section 16305.7 of the Government Code. (2) Moneys in the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund shall not be subject to transfer to any other fund pursuant to any provision of Part 2 (commencing with Section 16300) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except to the Surplus Money Investment Fund. (b) Moneys in the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund shall be appropriated either through the annual Budget Act, or as provided in this subdivision, in accordance with the following: (1) Moneys collected on and after January 1, 2018, and until December 31, 2018, shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be allocated as follows: (A) Fifty percent of deposits into the fund shall be made available for local governments to update planning documents and zoning ordinances in order to streamline housing production, including, but not limited to, general plans, community plans, specific plans, sustainable communities strategies, and local coastal programs. Eligible uses also include new environmental analyses that eliminate the need for project-specific review and local process updates that improve and expedite local permitting. (i) Five percent of the funds specified by this subparagraph shall be available for technical assistance to jurisdictions updating specified planning documents. Technical assistance shall be provided by the department and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. (ii) The funds to be allocated pursuant to this subparagraph shall be held by the department until a local government submits a request for use. The request shall include a description of the proposed use of the funds in the interest of accelerating housing production. The proposed use of these funds shall be included in the local government’s funding plan and annual reports pursuant to subclauses (II) and (III) of clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2). Each recipient of funds under the program shall encumber the funds by December 31, 2020, and shall expend those funds no later than December 31, 2023. Any of these funds not allocated by the department within the first two years that those funds are available shall be made available by the department for the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (B) Fifty percent of deposits into the fund shall be made available to the department to assist persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing. (C) The department shall ensure geographic equity in the distribution and expenditure of funds allocated pursuant to this paragraph. (2) Moneys collected on and after January 1, 2019, shall be allocated as follows: (A) Twenty percent of all moneys in the fund shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be expended for affordable owner-occupied workforce housing. (B) (i) Seventy percent of moneys deposited in the fund shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be made available to local governments as follows: (I) Ninety percent of the moneys specified in this subparagraph shall be allocated based on the formula specified in Section 5306 of Title 42 of the United States Code, in accordance with the distribution of funds pursuant to that formula for the federal Fiscal Year 2017, except that the portion allocated to nonentitlement areas pursuant to that section shall be distributed through a competitive grant program, administered by the department, as follows: (ia) The department shall award priority points to a county that has a population of 200,000 or less within the unincorporated areas of the county, to a local government that did not receive an award based on the formula specified in Section 5306 of Title 42 of the United States Code in 2016, and to a local government that pledges to use the money awarded pursuant to a competitive grant under this subclause to assist persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing. (ib) Moneys awarded to a local government pursuant to the competitive grant program shall be used for the purposes specified in subparagraph (D). (II) The remaining 10 percent of the moneys specified in this subparagraph shall be allocated equitably among local jurisdictions that are nonentitlement areas pursuant to the formula specified in Section 5306 of Title 42 of the United States Code for federal Fiscal Year 2017. (ii) To receive moneys pursuant to this subparagraph, local governments shall document minimum standards including the following: (I) Submit a plan to the department detailing the manner in which allocated funds will be used by the local government in a manner consistent with this paragraph and to meet the local government’s unmet share of the regional housing needs allocation. (II) Have a compliant housing element with the state and submit a current annual report pursuant to Section 65400 of the Government Code. (III) Submit an annual report to the department that provides ongoing tracking of the uses and expenditures of any allocated funds. (IV) Funds may be expended for the uses listed in subparagraph (D). Two or more local governments that receive an allocation pursuant to this subparagraph may expend those moneys on a joint project that is an authorized use under subparagraph (D). (V) Prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing to households that are at or below 60 percent of area median income, adjusted for household size. (VI) If a local government does not have a documented plan to expend the moneys allocated to it pursuant to this subparagraph within five years of that allocation, those moneys shall be exempt from the allocation requirements in this paragraph and shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund established pursuant to Section 50661 to be used for the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)) or for technical assistance for local governments. (VII) A local government may petition the department to return any moneys allocated to it pursuant to this subparagraph. Any moneys returned pursuant to this clause shall be used for the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (C) Thirty percent of moneys deposited in the fund shall be made available to the department for use as follows: (i) Five percent of the moneys deposited in the fund shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used for state incentive programs, including loans and grants administered by the department. If the department receives insufficient funding applications for incentive programs financed pursuant to this clause, the department shall make those funds available for the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (ii) (I) Subject to subclause (II), 10 percent of the moneys deposited in the fund shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used to address affordable homeownership and rental housing opportunities for agricultural workers and their families. (II) On and after January 1, 2020, housing funded pursuant to this clause shall not be rented, sold, or subleased to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable. A person or entity who receives funds made available pursuant to this clause on or after January 1, 2020, and expends any of those funds for the purpose of funding predevelopment of, developing, or operating any housing that is rented, sold, or subleased to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, and who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable, shall reimburse the department or other state agency that provided those funds, as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50205. This subclause shall not apply to any contract entered into or any financial assistance provided pursuant to this clause prior to January 1, 2020. (III) A person or entity who receives funds made available pursuant to this section on and after January 1, 2020, and expends any of those funds for the purpose of funding predevelopment of, developing, or operating any housing shall submit a declaration to the department declaring the following: (ia) (Ia) The person or entity is not an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205. (Ib) The person or entity will not rent, sell, or sublease any housing funded pursuant to this chapter to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable. (ib) The declaration described in sub-subclause (ia) can be met through the inclusion in a regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable, with the department that is signed by the person or entity receiving funds pursuant to this chapter. (iii) Fifteen percent of the moneys deposited in the fund shall, notwithstanding any other provision of this section or Section 13340 of the Government Code, be transferred to the California Housing Finance Fund and continuously appropriated to the California Housing Finance Agency for the purpose of creating mixed income multifamily residential housing for lower to moderate-income households pursuant to Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 51325) of Part 3. (D) The moneys in the fund allocated to local governments may be expended for the following purposes: (i) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low, very low, low-, and moderate-income households, including necessary operating subsidies. (ii) Affordable rental and ownership housing that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of area median income, or 150 percent of area median income in high-cost areas. (iii) Matching portions of funds placed into local or regional housing trust funds. (iv) Matching portions of funds available through the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 34176 of the Health and Safety Code. (v) Capitalized reserves for services connected to the creation of new permanent supportive housing, including, but not limited to, developments funded through the Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Bond Act of 2014. (vi) Assisting persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, navigation centers, emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing. (vii) Accessibility modifications. (viii) Efforts to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or vacant homes. (ix) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, downpayment assistance. (x) Fiscal incentives or matching funds to local agencies that approve new housing for extremely low, very low, low-, and moderate-income households. (3) A state or local entity that receives an appropriation or allocation pursuant to this chapter shall use no more than 5 percent of that appropriation or allocation for costs related to the administration of the housing program for which the appropriation or allocation was made. (c) Both of the following shall be paid and deposited in the fund: (1) Any moneys appropriated and made available by the Legislature for purposes of the fund. (2) Any other moneys that may be made available to the department for the purposes of the fund from any other source or sources. (d) In consultation with stakeholders, the department may adopt guidelines to implement this section, including to determine allocation methodologies. Any guideline, rule, policy, or standard of general application employed by the department in implementing this chapter shall not be subject to the requirements of the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 9. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. )
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This section defines “Department” and “Local government” for the chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## 50470.5. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b) “Local government” means any city, county, city and county, or the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or rancheria. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 660, Sec. 5. (AB 1010) Effective January 1, 2020.)
50471.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. )
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The department and the California Housing Finance Agency must report on fund expenditures under this chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## 50471. The department and the California Housing Finance Agency shall report on the expenditure of funds pursuant to this chapter in accordance with Sections 50408 and 51005, respectively. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. (SB 2) Effective September 29, 2017.)
50472.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. )
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The department must allocate specified funds to two named housing and homelessness projects, then split any remaining funds evenly between two program purposes.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470 - 50472] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## 50472. The department shall allocate the funds described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 50470 as follows: (a) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the Bridges at Kraemer Place emergency shelter, located in Orange County. (b) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) to the County of Merced, in furtherance of Phase 1 to create a homeless navigation center. These efforts may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Capital and construction costs. (2) Contracting costs associated with hiring outside consultants to provide technical assistance for development of the homeless navigation center. (3) Operating subsidies for current homelessness intervention efforts located in the county, coordinated by the county, and provided by a nonprofit organization, community-based housing, or homeless service provider in partnership with the county or by county employees. (c) Of the funds remaining after making the allocations described in subdivisions (a) and (b), 50 percent of those funds shall be available for purposes of Chapter 2.8 (commencing with Section 50490), and 50 percent shall be available for the Housing for a Healthy California Program (Part 14.2 (commencing with Section 53590)). (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 3. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50475.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Audits and Reporting [50475- 50475.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. )
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The Office of State Audits and Evaluation may conduct periodic audits, and the department must reimburse that office for the actual costs of audit work done under this section.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470 - 50475] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Audits and Reporting [50475- 50475.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. ) ## 50475. (a) The Office of State Audits and Evaluation may conduct periodic audits to ensure that the annual allocation to individual programs is awarded by the department in a timely fashion consistent with the requirements of this chapter. (b) The department shall reimburse the Office of State Audits and Evaluation for the actual costs of audit work performed pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 364, Sec. 4. (SB 2) Effective September 29, 2017.)
5048.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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After the hearing, the rate-setting ordinance, resolution, or order must be passed and put into effect.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5048. After the hearing the ordinance, resolution, or order establishing rates, either as originally introduced or as modified and amended, shall be passed and put into effect. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5049.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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A copy of the rate schedule must be kept in the clerk’s office and be open for inspection by any interested person.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5049. A copy of the schedule of the rates shall be kept on file in the office of the clerk, and shall be open to inspection by any interested person. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50490.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. )
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This section defines key terms for the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program and requires temporary housing programs funded under the chapter to link participants to case management services.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. ) ## 50490. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Administrative entity” means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds: (1) A unit of general purpose local government. (2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) “Applicant” means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program. (c) “At risk of homelessness” has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (d) “Continuum of Care” has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (e) “Continuum of Care service area” means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care. (f) “Coordinated Entry System,” or “CES,” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool. (g) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (h) “HMIS” means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term “HMIS” also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (i) “Homeless” has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (j) “HUD” means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. (k) “Permanent housing” means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. “Permanent housing” includes permanent supportive housing. (l) “Permanent supportive housing” means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. “Permanent supportive housing” includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents. (m) “Program” means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter. (n) “Subrecipient” means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program. (o) “Temporary housing” means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50490.1.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. )
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The department administers the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program and may use funding notices to do so.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. ) ## 50490.1. (a) There is hereby established the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, to be administered by the department in accordance with this chapter. (b) The department may carry out the program through the issuance of one or more notices of funding availability as necessary to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed on it by this chapter. An administrative entity may submit an application, which shall meet all the requirements in Section 50490.3, for an allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 in response to a notice of funding availability issued by the department pursuant to this section. Any notice of funding availability issued pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50490.2.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. )
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The department must allocate specified program funds using a set formula, and recipient administrative entities may not spend more than 5% of an allocation on administrative costs.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. ) ## 50490.2. (a) The department shall allocate 50 percent of moneys available in the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund described in subdivision (c) of Section 50472, and any moneys that have not yet been made available pursuant to a notice of funding availability or request for proposal as of June 30, 2018, that were previously appropriated by Item 2240-105-0001 in the Budget Act of 2016 (Chapter 23 of the Statutes of 2016) for purposes of the California Emergency Solutions Grants Program (Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 50899.1)) for expenditure by an administrative entity within each Continuum of Care service area using the most recent data available for that Continuum of Care service area. The department shall allocate the money described in the previous sentence using a formula that is based off of the formula utilized, as of June 30, 2018, for the allocation of grants pursuant to the California Emergency Solutions Grants Program (Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 50899.1)), and that includes the following formula components: (1) The 2017 point-in-time count published by HUD that includes both sheltered and unsheltered homeless. (2) The number of extremely low income households in rental housing that pay more than 50 percent of household income on rent, based on HUD’s most recent Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy dataset. (3) (A) The number of persons below the federal poverty line divided by the total population within the Continuum of Care service area, based on data from the United States Census Bureau. (B) The formula required by this subdivision shall afford double weight to the factor described in this paragraph. (b) The administrative entity within a Continuum of Care service area that receives an allocation pursuant to this section shall not use more than 5 percent of that allocation for administrative costs related to the planning and execution of eligible activities. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff and overhead costs directly related to carrying out the eligible activities described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4. An administrative entity may share any funds available for administrative costs with a subrecipient. (c) Any funds not distributed by the Continuum of Care service area or otherwise returned to the department shall be reallocated in the following manner in order to redistribute funds as soon as possible: (1) Any funds not distributed after the initial round of awards shall be reallocated among all Continuum of Care service areas with a participating administrative entity, in accordance with the formula specified in subdivision (a) and any other applicable requirements of this section, in a subsequent notice of funding availability released for the program. (2) Any funds not distributed after the second round of awards shall revert to be used for the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (d) Funds available under the program are not required to be matched. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50490.3.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. )
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Applications for this funding must meet specified eligibility and documentation requirements, including activity scope, applicant experience, local system documentation, selection-process safeguards, performance measures, and, in some cases, a later plan submission.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. ) ## 50490.3. (a) An application submitted in response to the department’s notice of funding availability shall meet all of the following minimum requirements: (1) The application requests an allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 in order to carry out one or more of the eligible activities described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4 within the relevant Continuum of Care service area. (2) The applicant is an administrative entity that meets one of the following: (A) Has prior experience administering the eligible activities described in the application. (B) Has partnered with one or more local governments or other entities within the relevant Continuum of Care service area that have the necessary prior experience to administer the requested funds. (3) (A) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (B), the application documents that the Continuum of Care service area has a functioning CES and HMIS that meet the applicable HUD requirements, as set forth in the department’s notice of funding availability. (B) If the Continuum of Care does not have systems in place that meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), the application documents that a minimum of 20 percent of the allocation to the Continuum of Care service area pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 will be used to implement or update its systems to comply with the applicable HUD requirements. (4) The application describes or provides documentation of the local program or project selection process anticipated to be used to allocate available funds to subrecipients qualified to carry out the eligible activities. In order to satisfy the requirements of this subdivision, the applicant’s proposed program or project selection process shall avoid conflicts of interest in program or project selection and shall be easily accessible to the public. (5) The application identifies anticipated estimated amounts to be used for the specific eligible activities described in the application and numerical goals and performance measures established by the applicant, in collaboration with the relevant Continuum of Care, to be used to evaluate success in implementing eligible activities described in the application for the anticipated term of the agreement with the department entered into pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.5. Any goal established pursuant to this paragraph shall be greater than zero, unless using funds for systemwide or administrative capacity-building such as improving CES functionality. At minimum, the application shall evaluate the following project or system performance measures based on HMIS data from the Continuum of Care service area, as set forth in the department’s notice of funding availability: (A) The number of homeless persons served. (B) The number of unsheltered homeless persons served, and the average length of time spent as homeless before entry into the program or project. (C) The number of homeless persons exiting the program or project to permanent housing. (D) The number of persons that return to homelessness after exiting the program or project. (b) An application submitted in response to the department’s notice of funding availability may include, if available, the most current plan addressing actions to be taken within the Continuum of Care service area to address homelessness. If there is no current plan addressing actions to be taken within the Continuum of Care service area to address homelessness, the application may request that funds allocated to the Continuum of Care service area pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 be used to develop a plan. If an application requests funding to develop a plan pursuant to this subdivision, the applicant shall submit the plan developed to the department prior to the expiration of the contract pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.5. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50490.4.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. )
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An administrative entity must use program funds only for listed homeless housing activities, follow CES and Housing First requirements, and stay within a 40% cap for emergency housing interventions.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. ) ## 50490.4. (a) An administrative entity shall use funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 for one or more of the following eligible activities: (1) Rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services to ensure housing affordability to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Rental assistance provided pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed 48 months for each assisted household, and rent payments shall not exceed two times the current HUD fair market rent for the local area, as determined pursuant to Part 888 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Operating subsidies in the form of 15-year capitalized operating reserves for new and existing affordable permanent housing units for homeless individuals and families. (3) Flexible housing subsidy funds for local programs that establish or support the provision of rental subsidies in permanent housing to assist homeless individuals and families. Funds used for purposes of this paragraph may support rental assistance, bridge subsidies to property owners waiting for approval from another permanent rental subsidy source, vacancy payments, or project-based rent or operating reserves. (4) Operating support for emergency housing interventions, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Navigation centers that provide temporary room and board and case managers who work to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, permanent housing, or other shelter. (B) Street outreach services to connect unsheltered homeless individuals and families to temporary or permanent housing. (C) Shelter diversion, including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention activities, and other necessary service integration activities to connect individuals and families to alternate housing arrangements, services, and financial assistance. (5) Systems support for activities necessary to maintain a comprehensive homeless services and housing delivery system, including CES, data, and HMIS reporting, and homelessness planning activities. (6) To develop or update a CES system pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 50490.3, or to develop a plan addressing actions to be taken within the Continuum of Care service area to address homelessness pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 50490.3. (b) The administrative entity or a subrecipient, as applicable, shall establish the duration, amount, and other terms of assistance provided, consistent with the requirements of this chapter and other reasonable limitations established by the department in the notice of funding availability or in the contract with the department entered into pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.5. (c) Unless otherwise exempted by federal rules, an administrative entity that is allocated funding under the program for a program or project that is an eligible activity shall utilize a CES that meets the requirements of Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations and related HUD requirements. Except in the case of a program or project specifically concerned with homelessness prevention activities as a part of shelter diversion activities authorized under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), an administrative entity that is allocated funding under the program for an eligible program or project funded shall prioritize assistance to homeless individuals and families over assistance to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. (d) An administrative entity that is allocated funds under the program for eligible activities described in subdivision (a) that provide permanent housing shall incorporate the core components of Housing First, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 8255 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (e) An administrative entity shall provide all eligible activities in a manner consistent with the Housing First practices described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 8409 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (f) An administrative entity shall not use more than 40 percent of any funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 in a fiscal year for operating support for emergency housing interventions as described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 169. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
50490.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. )
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The department must distribute program funds through a five-year contract, and administrative entities receiving the funds must file annual reports and oversee compliant use of the money.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program [50490 - 50490.5] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. ) ## 50490.5. (a) The department shall distribute funds allocated to an administrative entity pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50490.2 by executing a contract with that entity that shall be for a term of five years. After a contract has expired pursuant to this subdivision, any funds not expended for eligible activities described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4 shall revert to the department to be used for the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (b) (1) An administrative entity that receives funds pursuant to this chapter shall submit to the department an annual report on a form issued by the department, pertaining to the administrative entity’s program or project selection process performed in collaboration with the Continuum of Care, contract expenditures, and progress toward meeting state and local goals as demonstrated by the performance measures set forth in the application pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 50490.3. (2) The annual report required by this subdivision shall include the information required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (c), pertaining to funds distributed to subrecipients. (3) The department may request additional information, as needed to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (c) (1) An administrative entity that receives funds under the program shall be responsible for ensuring that the expenditure of those funds is in accordance with this chapter and for the eligible activities described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4. The administrative entity shall monitor the activities and expenditures of any subrecipients at least annually to ensure that those activities and expenditures comply with this chapter. (2) As part of the annual report required pursuant to subdivision (b), the administrative entity shall report to the department on the expenditures and activities of any subrecipients for each year of the term of the contract with the department until all funds awarded to a subrecipient have been expended. (d) The department may monitor the expenditures and activities of the administrative entity, as the department deems necessary, to ensure compliance with program requirements. (e) The department may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of funds from an administrative entity or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 48, Sec. 4. (SB 850) Effective June 27, 2018.)
50495.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.9. Housing Vouchers [50495 - 50496] ( Chapter 2.9 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 672, Sec. 1. )
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This section defines key terms used in the housing voucher chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.9. Housing Vouchers [50495 - 50496] ( Chapter 2.9 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 672, Sec. 1. ) ## 50495. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b) “Housing authority” has the same meaning as in the Housing Authorities Law (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 34200) of Part 2 of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code). (c) “Housing navigation services” means services that assist program participants with locating, applying for, and moving into permanent housing. (d) “Inspection wait time” means the period of time between the tenancy approval by the housing authority and the completion of the housing quality standard, or another similar, inspection. (e) “Payment standard” means the maximum monthly assistance payment for a family assisted in the voucher program before deducting the total tenant payment by the family, as defined by Section 982.4 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (f) “Search time” means the initial period of time during which the public housing authority allows a family to find housing with a voucher. (g) “Success rate” means the percentage of new voucher families that successfully leased a qualifying unit. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 672, Sec. 1. (AB 653) Effective January 1, 2025.)
50496.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.9. Housing Vouchers [50495 - 50496] ( Chapter 2.9 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 672, Sec. 1. )
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Public housing authorities must report specified housing voucher data annually to the department, and the department must publish the data and make related reports on success rates and interventions on set schedules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 2.9. Housing Vouchers [50495 - 50496] ( Chapter 2.9 added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 672, Sec. 1. ) ## 50496. (a) (1) (A) Beginning July 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, all public housing authorities shall report each of the following United States Department of Housing and Urban Development reported data to the department: (i) Its monthly success rate as of the first of each month. (ii) Its current payment standards. (iii) The average inspection wait times for initial lease-up. (iv) Search times. (B) The success rate reporting requirements described in subparagraph (A) shall become inoperative when the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development makes the success rate data described in subparagraph (A) for all public housing authorities publicly available on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Voucher Data Dashboard. (2) Beginning on January 1, 2026, and each year thereafter, the department shall make the data reported pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) publicly available. (b) Beginning on July 1, 2025, and bi-annually thereafter until June 30, 2027, the department shall convene a group of public housing authorities that are diverse with respect to geography and size to discuss the factors that impact success rates and recommendations for state and local intervention. (c) On or before July 1, 2026, the department, in consultation with participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program and other stakeholders, shall publish a report with recommendations for state and local interventions to improve success rates. This report shall be made publicly available. (d) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the department shall report to the Legislature annually an evaluation of the statewide success rate and changes made to increase efficiencies in placements. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 672, Sec. 1. (AB 653) Effective January 1, 2025.)
5050.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Rates for a class of users or property served may be extended to additional premises in the same class without hearing or notice.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5050. The rates for any class of users or property served may be extended to cover any additional premises thereafter served which fall within the same class, without the necessity of hearing or notice. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50500.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide housing-related advisory, staffing, and technical assistance when requested, and it must try to promote public-transit access in that assistance.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50500. The department may, upon receipt of a request of a local public entity, provide advisory assistance or staffing for development of new and rehabilitated housing for persons and families of low or moderate income, the elderly, and persons displaced by governmental action, and in the development of programs to correct or eliminate blight and deterioration and to effect community development or redevelopment. In providing such advisory assistance, the department shall encourage, to the extent possible, the location of housing developments in proximity to public transit service and, in assisting with programs of neighborhood rehabilitation, shall consider the availability of such services. The department may contract with a local public entity to provide any necessary staff services associated with, or required by, a local public entity and which could be performed by the staff of a redevelopment agency or housing authority. The department may provide technical assistance in developing housing for students and faculty of universities and colleges upon the request of a potential housing sponsor, or at the request of the governing board or other agency of a university or college. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1351.)
50501.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide counseling and guidance for housing-related projects and may contract for or sponsor experimental or demonstration housing projects, if federal funds are available for those projects.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50501. The department may furnish counseling and guidance services to aid any governmental agency or any private or nonprofit organization or persons in securing the financial aid or cooperation of government agencies in the undertaking, construction, maintenance, operation, or financing of housing for Indians, farm laborers and their families, persons and families displaced by action of any state or local public entity, workers engaged in cutting, processing, milling, handling, or shipping lumber or lumber products, the families of such workers, veterans, the elderly and handicapped, and persons and families of low or moderate income. The department may contract for or sponsor, subject to the availability of federal funds, experimental or demonstration projects for permanently fixed or mobile housing designed to meet the special needs of agricultural workers, persons displaced by action of any local public entity, the handicapped, the elderly, veterans, Indians, and persons and families of low or moderate income. Such contracts or sponsorship agreements may be between the department and local public entities, private enterprise, or nonprofit organizations. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 727, Sec. 5. (AB 639) Effective October 10, 2013.)
50502.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must encourage research and demonstration projects to improve housing techniques, and it may make grants or loans for that purpose.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50502. The department shall encourage research and demonstration projects to develop new and better techniques, including techniques of rehabilitation, for increasing the quality and supply of housing for persons and families of low or moderate income and may make grants or loans, with or without interest, in connection therewith. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50503.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may adopt rules and regulations to create a mutual self-help housing technical assistance program and provide grants to nonprofit housing sponsors.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50503. The department may adopt rules and regulations establishing a mutual self-help housing technical assistance program providing grants to nonprofit housing sponsors for carrying out programs of technical and supervisory assistance to aid persons and families of low or moderate income to develop mutual self-help housing. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50504.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may give grants for assisted housing-related costs and for lower rents, but not using money from bond sales.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50504. The department may make grants to nonprofit housing sponsors and local public entities for operating, administrative, and other expenses of planning, constructing, rehabilitating, and operating assisted housing and may make grants to housing sponsors for the benefit of residents of assisted housing in order to achieve lower rentals for some or all of the units within the assisted housing. Such grants may not be made with moneys derived from the sale of bonds. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50504.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must create a list of certain state grants and financial incentives and post it on its website by December 31, 2020.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50504.5. (a) The department shall develop by December 31, 2020, a list of existing state grants and financial incentives for operating, administrative, and other expenses in connection with the planning, construction, and operation of an accessory dwelling unit with affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053, for very low, low-, and moderate-income households. (b) The list shall be posted on the department’s internet website by December 31, 2020. (c) For purposes of this section, “accessory dwelling unit” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 66313 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 7, Sec. 25. (SB 477) Effective March 25, 2024.)
50505.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may make agreements to provide staffing support for certain federal housing loan and grant programs.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50505. The department may enter into agreements to provide staffing to assist government agencies in the conduct of federal loan and grant programs for the provision of housing for veterans and persons and families of low or moderate income in this state. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 727, Sec. 6. (AB 639) Effective October 10, 2013.)
50506.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may run subsidy programs for occupants of existing housing, but it must not file a competitive application for an existing housing program in an area where a local public entity has already applied, and it must not operate, buy, lease, or sublease housing developments when carrying out these subsidy programs.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50506. The department may conduct programs of subsidies for occupants of existing housing pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, or other federal programs, but may not submit any competitive application for operation of an existing housing program in a geographic area which includes a local public entity that has applied. However, in conducting subsidy programs pursuant to this section, the department shall not operate housing developments or engage in the purchase, lease, or sublease of housing developments. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1165.)
50506.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide technical assistance to a local public entity, but only if the entity requests it.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50506.5. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to accomplish both of the following: (1) To prevent the unnecessary separation of children from their families because of homelessness or the lack of adequate shelter. (2) To assist in the reunification of foster children and their families when housing remains a problem. (b) The department may, upon the request of a local public entity, provide technical assistance for the purpose of developing applications and plans from the local public entity for federal funding under the Section 8 housing certificate program created by Section 553 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (P.L. 101-625). (c) As used in this section, “Section 8” means Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (Sec. 1437 et seq., Title 42, U.S.C.). (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 292, Sec. 2. Effective July 23, 1992.)
50507.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide technical assistance or staffing to a local public entity if requested, to help develop applications and plans for community development funding.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50507. The department may, upon request by a local public entity, provide technical assistance of staffing for the purpose of developing applications and plans for community development funding pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) or other federal programs. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1165.)
50508.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department should try to obtain community development funds from federal sources and may run an innovative neighborhood preservation program if federal funds are available.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50508. The department shall endeavor to obtain community development funds available under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) or other federal programs. The department may, if federal funds are available, conduct an innovative neighborhood preservation program in cooperation with a local public entity. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1165.)
50508.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may analyze and report on selected federal funds used in redevelopment project areas, and local agencies must promptly provide information when asked.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50508.5. The department may compile, analyze, and report upon the use in redevelopment project areas, of federal funds granted under selected federal programs, including Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383), as amended. The department may report the amounts and percentage of such funds used for the purpose of (1) principally benefiting persons of low and moderate income, (2) aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or (3) meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency. Such analysis may include an assessment of the extent to which the application of such funds meet the specified purposes. Redevelopment agencies and other local agencies shall promptly respond to any requests for information from the department in connection with its duties under this section. The department shall publish its analysis and assessment as necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1165.)
50509.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide technical assistance for replacement housing projects for people displaced by public acquisition or clearance of real property.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50509. The department may provide technical assistance to any public entity or public utility undertaking construction, maintenance, operation, or financing of replacement housing designed for persons displaced because of the acquisition or clearance of real property for public purposes. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
5051.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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Any change or readjustment of the rates must be made the same way the rates were originally established.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5051. Any change or readjustment of the rates shall be made in the same manner as the rates were originally established. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50510.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must develop and implement demonstration subsidy programs, but only if there is specific legislative authorization and appropriation or federal subsidies are available.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50510. The department shall develop and, subject to specific authorization and appropriation by the Legislature or the availability of federal subsidies, implement demonstration subsidy programs to test the effectiveness of one or more housing subsidy programs for veterans, very low income households, or other persons and families of low or moderate income. Such programs may include housing allowance payments, homeownership downpayment assistance, homeownership interest subsidy, leased housing subleased to very low income households, rent supplement payments on behalf of very low income households, or other types of subsidy programs. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 727, Sec. 7. (AB 639) Effective October 10, 2013.)
50510.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide technical assistance to certain housing sponsors and cooperatives involved in specified mobilehome park and manufactured housing projects.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50510.5. The department may provide technical assistance to housing sponsors who are involved in any of the following activities: (a) The development of cooperatively owned mobilehome parks for persons and families of low and moderate income. (b) The development of mobilehome parks in which the rents charged for spaces are affordable to and occupied by persons and families of low and moderate income. (c) The development of manufactured housing subdivisions in which lots and mobilehomes will be purchased by persons and families of low and moderate income. The department may also provide technical assistance to cooperatives and nonprofit housing sponsors who are involved in the purchase of an existing mobilehome park which is placed on the market and which will be occupied primarily by persons and families of low and moderate income. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1136.)
50511.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide housing-related advisory, training, and educational services, and it must establish a home management training program for certain low- or moderate-income occupants or potential occupants of assisted housing when funded as stated.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50511. The department may provide potential housing sponsors and persons and families of low or moderate income such advisory consultative training and educational services as will assist them to become owners or tenants of housing financed under this division. Such training and services may include but are not limited to, technical and professional planning assistance, the preparation and promulgation of organizational planning and development outlines and guides, consultation services, training courses, seminars and lectures, the preparation and dissemination of newsletters and other printed materials, and the services of field representatives. The department shall, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, or the availability of private, local governmental, or federal funds establish a program of such home management training for persons and families of low or moderate income who are occupants or potential occupants of assisted housing. The department may provide potential housing sponsors of multiple-unit housing developments with advisory consultative training and educational services in the management of housing. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50512.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department may provide technical assistance and aid to specified housing-related organizations, and it must coordinate those activities and loan and grant programs when staff resources are available.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50512. The department may provide technical assistance and aid to governmental agencies, nonprofit corporations, and housing sponsors for the purpose of providing the benefits of assisted housing to veterans, very low income households, and persons and families of low or moderate income which are handicapped or in which the head of household has been previously confined to institutional care. Subject to the availability of staff resources, the department shall coordinate its technical assistance activities and loan and grant programs in order to increase participation and understanding of those activities and programs by public and private groups and individuals seeking to expand or improve housing opportunities for veterans, the elderly, or the handicapped. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 727, Sec. 8. (AB 639) Effective October 10, 2013.)
50512.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must provide technical assistance to qualifying local educational agencies, and it may do so directly or through third-party contracts.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50512.5. (a) The department shall provide technical assistance to a local educational agency that submits a notice pursuant to Section 50408.6 and that requests the department to provide technical assistance, as described in subdivision (b), for the purpose of supporting predevelopment activities related to a housing project located on real property owned by the local educational agency. The department may provide this assistance directly or through contracts with qualified third-party entities, including, but not limited to, legal firms, financial advisors, housing development consultants, and nonprofit technical assistance providers. (b) Technical assistance pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be advisory in nature and may include, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) Providing information and guidance on statutory requirements, surplus land procedures, and local land use regulations relevant to predevelopment activities. (2) Advising on available funding sources, including state and federal grants, tax credits, and loan programs and outlining application requirements and timelines. (3) Offering insights on conducting project feasibility analysis and exploring partnership models, such as joint ventures with housing developers or public agencies. (4) Clarifying state and local regulatory processes related to planning, zoning, and environmental review, including key steps and compliance considerations. (5) Reviewing draft agreements with housing developers and providing feedback, including on ground leases, joint development agreements, and other public-private partnership contracts, without engaging in direct negotiation. (6) Facilitating referrals to external experts, service providers, or funding agencies with specialized expertise that might support the predevelopment activities of the local educational agency. (c) Any legal advice or other assistance provided by the department shall not be construed as forming an attorney-client relationship between the department and the local educational agency. The department shall not be liable for any damages, liabilities, or other obligations that a local educational agency incurs pursuant to activities under this section. (d) The department shall prioritize technical assistance for local educational agencies that serve high-need student populations or are located in areas experiencing high housing-cost burdens or educator-staffing shortages. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 508, Sec. 2. (AB 1296) Effective January 1, 2026.)
50513.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must provide technical assistance and related outreach for tribal housing programs, and it must publish and track waiver or modification requests on its website.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50513. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the G. David Singleton California Indian Assistance Program. (b) The department shall provide comprehensive technical assistance to tribes, tribal housing authorities, designated tribal housing entities, tribal housing departments, housing sponsors, and governmental agencies on reservations, rancherias, and on public domain, and tribes that want to participate in tribal housing grant programs on fee simple land to facilitate the planning and orderly development of suitable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing for American Indians residing in those areas or within a tribe’s designated service area, as defined by the tribe. This assistance may include technical assistance in land use planning, natural and environmental resource planning, and economic resource planning. (c) To provide assistance with waivers or modification requests submitted pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 50406, the department shall do all of the following: (1) Assign each waiver or modification request submitted a reference number. (2) Post on its internet website a waiver or modification request submitted to the department, including the nature of the waiver or modification request and the reference number. (3) Post on its internet website whether a waiver or modification request is accepted, denied, or accepted or denied in part. If the waiver or modification request is denied, post on its internet website the reason the department denied the waiver or modification request. (4) Where the department has made a determination that tribal law, tribal governance, tribal charter, or difference in tribal entity or agency legal structure causes a violation or does not satisfy the requirements of specific state financing being provided to a housing development administered by the department for more than two tribal applicants for a specific notice of funding availability, the director of the department or designee may incorporate that waiver or modification into any of its the department’s state financing programs. (d) The department shall provide outreach, education, and comprehensive technical assistance to tribes, tribal housing authorities, tribally designated housing entities, housing departments of a tribe, housing sponsors, and governmental agencies on reservations, rancherias, and on public domain in the development of tribal housing grant programs, and before, during, and after the grant application process. (e) Notwithstanding any other law, data collected pursuant to this section shall be kept confidential and shall not be subject to public disclosure, including, but not limited to, any person or entity that provides technical assistance. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 121. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.)
50514.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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The department must take appropriate measures so its services and publications are available to people and families with limited English fluency.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50514. The department shall take appropriate measures to assure that its services and publications are available to persons and families having limited fluency in the English language, in order to assure full participation by such persons and families in programs administered by the department. Where a significant number of persons in a community have limited fluency in the English language, services and essential publications of the department shall be provided in the native language of such persons. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)
50514.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. )
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$60,000 must be redirected by the Department of Finance to the Department of Housing and Community Development for a loan tied to technical assistance for an industrial park in Calexico.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Assistance Activities of the Department [50500 - 50514.5] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## 50514.5. Notwithstanding the proviso to subitem (b) of Item 190 of the Budget Act of 1976, sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) of the amount appropriated by subitem (b) of Item 190 of the Budget Act of 1976 shall not be allocated and expended as provided therein and shall instead be allocated by the Department of Finance to the Department of Housing and Community Development for a loan to a community nonprofit organization for technical assistance in the development of an industrial park in the city of Calexico. The loan shall be repaid upon the terms and conditions prescribed by the Department of Finance. (Added by renumbering Section 50518 by Stats. 1999, Ch. 83, Sec. 114. Effective January 1, 2000.)
50515.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. )
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This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including “annual progress report,” “completed entitlement,” “council of governments,” “housing element,” “jurisdiction,” “program,” and “regional housing need assessment.”

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. ) ## 50515. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Annual progress report” means the annual report required to be submitted to the department pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 65400 of the Government Code. (b) “Completed entitlement” means a housing development project that has received all the required land use approvals or entitlements necessary for the issuance of a building permit and for which no additional action, including environmental review or appeals, is required to be eligible to apply for and obtain a building permit. (c) “Council of governments” means a single or multicounty council created by a joint powers agreement pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code that is responsible for allocating regional housing need pursuant to Sections 65584, 65584.04, and 65584.05 of the Government Code. (d) “Housing element” or “element” means the housing element of a community’s general plan, as required pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65302 of the Government Code and prepared in accordance with Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (e) “Jurisdiction” means a city, county, or city and county. (f) “Program” means the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program established pursuant to this chapter. (g) “Regional housing need assessment” means the existing and projected need for housing for each region, as determined by the department pursuant to Section 65584.01 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. (AB 101) Effective July 31, 2019.)
50515.01.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. )
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Creates the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program and directs the department to administer it and provide grants for housing-planning related activities.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. ) ## 50515.01. (a) (1) The Local Government Planning Support Grants Program is hereby established for the purpose of providing regions and jurisdictions with one-time funding, including grants for planning activities to enable jurisdictions to meet the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment. (2) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000) shall be distributed under the program in accordance with this chapter, as provided in Sections 50515.02 and 50515.03. (b) The department shall administer the program and, consistent with the requirements of this chapter, provide grants to regions and jurisdictions for technical assistance, preparation and adoption of planning documents, and process improvements to accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance to implement the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment. (c) Of the total amount of any moneys appropriated for purposes of this chapter, the department shall set aside up to 5 percent for program administration, including state operations expenditures and technical assistance, as well as expenditures by recipients of funding pursuant to Sections 50515.02 and 50515.03. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. (AB 101) Effective July 31, 2019.)
50515.02.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. )
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This section sets up how $125 million in housing-planning funds are allocated to regional entities and certain counties, and it lets some groups apply directly to the department.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. ) ## 50515.02. Of the amount described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.01, one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) shall be available to councils of governments and other regional entities, as follows: (a) The moneys allocated pursuant to this subdivision shall be available to the following entities: (1) The Association of Bay Area Governments, representing the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma, and the City and County of San Francisco. (2) The Sacramento Area Council of Governments, representing the Counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. (3) The San Diego Association of Governments, representing the County of San Diego. (4) The Southern California Association of Governments, representing the Counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. (5) A central coast multiagency working group, formed in accordance with subdivision (c), consisting of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, the Council of San Benito County Governments, and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, representing the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. (6) A San Joaquin Valley multiagency working group, formed in accordance with subdivision (c), consisting of the Fresno Council of Governments, the Kern Council of Governments, the Kings County Association of Governments, the Madera County Transportation Commission, the Merced County Association of Governments, the San Joaquin Council of Governments, the Stanislaus Council of Governments, and the Tulare County Association of Governments, representing the Counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare. (7) Councils of governments from the Counties of Butte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the councils of governments described in this paragraph may apply directly to the department for funds pursuant to the program. (8) The Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Inyo, Lassen, Mariposa, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Tuolumne, and Trinity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the counties described in this paragraph may apply directly to the department for funds pursuant to the program. The department may approve a fiscal agent to receive funds from the amount identified in this section on behalf of a county or consortium of counties listed in this paragraph. (b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (7) and (8) of subdivision (a), the department shall make the allocations required by this subdivision to each regional entity on behalf of all of the jurisdictions represented by that entity. The department shall calculate the amount of each allocation in accordance with the population estimates consistent with the methodology described in subdivision (a) of Section 50515.03. (2) Each council of governments or other regional entity may, in consultation with the department and consistent with the requirements of this chapter, determine the appropriate use of funds or suballocations within its boundaries to appropriately address its unique housing and planning priorities. (c) The following shall apply with respect to any allocation made pursuant to this subdivision to a multiagency working group, as described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of subdivision (a): (1) Before November 30, 2019, the multiagency working groups described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of subdivision (a) shall be formed as follows: (A) Each working group shall consist of the following members: (i) One representative from each county described in paragraph (5) or (6), as applicable, of subdivision (a). (ii) Two city representatives from each county described in paragraph (5) or (6), as applicable, of subdivision (a) appointed by the city selection committee for that county. In appointing city representatives, the city selection committee shall appoint one representative of a larger city within the county and one representative of a smaller city within the county. (iii) Of the three representatives from each county serving on the multiagency working group pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii), at least one of the representatives shall also be a member of the governing body of the applicable council of governments representing the county. (B) The multiagency working group shall select a council of governments to serve as the fiscal agent of the multiagency working group and identify staff to assist the work of the group. If the multiagency working group fails to agree to the selection of a council of governments to serve as fiscal agent pursuant to this clause within a reasonable time period, the department shall select a fiscal agent based on factors such as capacity and experience in administering grant programs. (C) Upon its formation, the multiagency working group shall notify each city and county that is a member of a council of governments described in paragraph (5) or (6), as applicable, of subdivision (a) of its purpose pursuant to this section. (2) In recognition of the unique challenges in developing a process through a multiagency working group, the department shall allocate eight million dollars ($8,000,000) of the amount available pursuant to this subdivision to the multiagency working groups described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of subdivision (a), as follows: (A) Twenty-five percent of the amount subject to this subparagraph shall be allocated to the central coast multiagency working group described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a). (B) Seventy-five percent of the amount subject to this subparagraph shall be allocated to the San Joaquin Valley multiagency working group described in paragraph (6) of subdivision (a). (d) (1) Until January 31, 2021, a council of governments or other regional entity described in subdivision (a), or a county described in paragraph (8) of subdivision (a), may request an allocation of funds pursuant to this section by submitting an application, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, that includes the following information: (A) An allocation budget for the funds provided pursuant to this section. (B) The amounts retained by the council of governments, regional entity, or county, and any suballocations to jurisdictions. (C) An explanation of how proposed uses will increase housing planning and facilitate local housing production. (D) Identification of current best practices at the regional and statewide level that promote sufficient supply of housing affordable to all income levels, and a strategy for increasing adoption of these practices at the regional level, where viable. (E) An education and outreach strategy to inform local agencies of the need and benefits of taking early action related to the sixth cycle regional housing need allocation. (2) The department shall review an application submitted pursuant to this subdivision within 30 days. Upon approval of an application for funds pursuant to this subdivision, the department shall award the moneys for which the council of governments, other regional entity, or county, as applicable, qualifies. (3) Commencing October 1, 2019, a council of governments, or the fiscal agent of a multiagency working group described in paragraph (5) or (6), as applicable, of subdivision (a), may request up to 25 percent of the funding available to it under this section in advance of a request for funding made pursuant to paragraph (1) to develop and accelerate the implementation of the requirements described in paragraph (1), including the development of an education and outreach strategy related to the sixth cycle regional housing need allocation. The department shall award funds requested pursuant to this paragraph to the relevant council of government or fiscal agency within 30 days of receiving that request. (e) A council of governments, other regional entity, or county that receives an allocation of funds pursuant to this section shall establish priorities and use those moneys to increase housing planning and accelerate housing production, as follows: (1) Developing an improved methodology for the distribution of the sixth cycle regional housing need assessment to further the objectives described in subdivision (d) of Section 65584 of the Government Code. (2) Suballocating moneys directly and equitably to jurisdictions or other subregional entities in the form of grants, to be used in accordance with subdivision (f), for planning that will accommodate the development of housing and infrastructure that will accelerate housing production in a way that aligns with state planning priorities, housing, transportation, equity, and climate goals. (3) Providing jurisdictions and other local agencies with technical assistance, planning, temporary staffing or consultant needs associated with updating local planning and zoning documents, expediting application processing, and other actions to accelerate additional housing production. (4) Covering the costs of administering any programs described in this subdivision. (f) An entity that receives a suballocation of funds pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) shall only use that suballocation for housing-related planning activities, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Technical assistance in improving housing permitting processes, tracking systems, and planning tools. (2) Establishing regional or countywide housing trust funds for affordable housing. (3) Performing infrastructure planning, including for sewers, water systems, transit, roads, or other public facilities necessary to support new housing and new residents. (4) Performing feasibility studies to determine the most efficient locations to site housing consistent with Sections 65041.1 and 65080 of the Government Code. (5) Covering the costs of temporary staffing or consultant needs associated with the activities described in paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 205. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)
50515.03.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. )
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This section makes grant funds available to jurisdictions for housing planning activities, sets maximum award amounts by population, and requires the department to review applications within 30 days and award funds if the applicant qualifies.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. ) ## 50515.03. Of the amount described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.01, one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) shall be available to jurisdictions to assist in planning for other activities related to meeting the sixth cycle regional housing need assessment, as follows: (a) (1) The maximum amount that a jurisdiction may receive pursuant to this subdivision shall be as follows: (A) If the jurisdiction has a population of 750,000 or greater, one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000). (B) If the jurisdiction has a population of 300,000 or greater, but equal to or less than 749,999, seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000). (C) If the jurisdiction has a population of 100,000 or greater, but equal to or less than 299,999, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). (D) If the jurisdiction has a population of 60,000 or greater, but equal to or less than 99,999, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). (E) If the jurisdiction has a population of 20,000 or greater, but equal to or less than 59,999, one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). (F) If the jurisdiction has a population equal to or less than 19,999, sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000). (2) For purposes of this subdivision, the population of a jurisdiction shall be based on the population estimates posted on the Department of Finance’s internet website as of January 1, 2019. (b) (1) Until January 31, 2021, a jurisdiction may request an allocation of funds pursuant to this section by submitting an application to the department, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, that contains the following information: (A) An allocation budget for the funds provided pursuant to this section. (B) An explanation of how proposed uses will increase housing planning and facilitate local housing production. (2) The department shall review an application submitted pursuant to this subdivision within 30 days. Upon approval of an application for funds pursuant to this subdivision, the department shall award the moneys for which the jurisdiction qualifies. (c) A jurisdiction that receives an allocation pursuant to this section shall only use that allocation for housing-related planning activities, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Rezoning and encouraging development by updating planning documents and zoning ordinances, such as general plans, community plans, specific plans, sustainable communities’ strategies, and local coastal programs. (2) Completing environmental clearance to eliminate the need for project-specific review. (3) Establishing a workforce housing opportunity zone pursuant to Article 10.10 (commencing with Section 65620) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code or a housing sustainability district pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 66200) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (4) Performing infrastructure planning, including for sewers, water systems, transit, roads, or other public facilities necessary to support new housing and new residents. (5) Partnering with other local entities to identify and prepare excess property for residential development. (6) Revamping local planning processes to speed up housing production. (7) Developing or improving an accessory dwelling unit ordinance in compliance with Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (8) Covering the costs of temporary staffing or consultant needs associated with the activities described in paragraphs (1) to (7), inclusive. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 122. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.)
50515.04.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. )
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Recipients of these program funds must report on fund use and spend the money by the stated deadlines; the department must publish records, may monitor compliance, and may seek repayment for noncompliance.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. ) ## 50515.04. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a council of governments, other regional entity, or jurisdiction, as applicable, that receives an allocation of program funds pursuant to Section 50515.02 or 50515.03 shall submit a report, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, to be made publicly available on its internet website, by April 1 of the year following the receipt of those funds, and annually thereafter until those funds are expended, that contains the following information: (A) The status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable. (B) A summary of building permits, certificates of occupancy, or other completed entitlements issued by entities within the region or by the jurisdiction, as applicable. (2) A city or county that receives program funds shall, in lieu of providing a separate annual report pursuant to this subdivision, provide the information required by paragraph (1) as part of its annual progress report. (b) (1) The department shall maintain records of the following and provide that information publicly on its internet website: (A) The name of each applicant for program funds and the status of that entity’s application. (B) The number of applications for program funding received by the department. (C) The information described in subdivision (a) for each recipient of program funds. (2) The department may request additional information, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (c) (1) Each recipient of funds under the program shall expend those funds no later than December 31, 2024. (2) No later than December 31, 2025, each council of governments, other regional entity, or county that receives an allocation of funds pursuant to Section 50515.02 shall submit a final report on the use of those funds to the department. The report required by this paragraph shall include an evaluation of jurisdiction actions taken in support of the entity’s proposed uses of those funds, as specified in the entity’s application, including which actions had greatest impact on housing production. (d) The department may monitor expenditures and activities of an applicant, as the department deems necessary, to ensure compliance with program requirements. (e) The department may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (f) The department may implement the program through the issuance of forms, guidelines, and one or more notices of funding availability, as the department deems necessary, to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred on it by this chapter. Any forms, guidelines, and notices of funding availability adopted pursuant to this section are hereby exempted from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (g) The department’s decision to approve or deny an application or request for funding pursuant to the program, and its determination of the amount of funding to be provided, shall be final. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 10. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
50515.05.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. )
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The department must develop an improved regional housing need allocation process, give the Legislature progress updates, and submit a findings-and-recommendations report.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.1. Local Government Planning Support Grants Program [50515 - 50515.05] ( Chapter 3.1 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 11. ) ## 50515.05. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to revamp the existing regional housing need allocation process described in Sections 65584 to 65584.2, inclusive, of the Government Code in order to accomplish the following objectives: (1) Create a fair, transparent, and objective process for identifying housing needs across the state. (2) Strategically plan for housing growth according to statewide priorities, consistent with Section 65041.1 of the Government Code, and expected future need for housing at all income levels. (3) Encourage increased development to address the state’s housing affordability issues. (4) Improve compliance and outcomes through incentives and enforcement. (b) (1) By December 31, 2023, the department, in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Research and after engaging in stakeholder participation, shall develop a recommended improved regional housing need allocation process and methodology that promotes and streamlines housing development and substantially addresses California’s housing shortage. (2) In developing the recommendations required by this subdivision, the department may appoint a third-party consultant to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current regional housing need allocation process and methodology. (c) The department shall keep the Legislature apprised of its progress in implementing this section, including providing an update to the Legislature no later than July 1, 2023. Upon completion of the process described in subdivision (b), the department shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. The report required to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 11. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
50515.06.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. )
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This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including the department, the program, eligible entities, tribal entities, and the kinds of planning and implementation activities covered.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. ) ## 50515.06. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b) “Program” means the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 established pursuant to this chapter. (c) “Regional housing need assessment” means the existing and projected need for housing for each region, as determined by the department pursuant to Section 65584.01 of the Government Code. (d) “Sustainable Communities Strategy” refers to the plan prepared by each metropolitan planning organization pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 65080 of the Government Code. (e) “Alternative Planning Strategy” refers to the document, if any, prepared by a metropolitan planning organization pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65080 of the Government Code. (f) (1) “Transformative planning and implementation activities” means housing, planning, infrastructure investments supporting infill housing, and other actions that enable meeting housing goals that also result in per capita vehicle miles traveled reductions, including accelerating infill development, supporting residents through realizing multimodal communities, shifting travel behavior through reducing driving, and increasing transit ridership. (2) Transformative planning and implementation activities shall be in furtherance of all of the following: (A) State planning priorities, as described in Section 65041.1 of the Government Code. (B) Affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Section 8899.50 of the Government Code. (C) Facilitating housing element compliance for the sixth cycle regional housing needs assessment pursuant to Section 65302 of the Government Code prepared in accordance with Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (D) A region’s sustainable community strategy, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 65080 of the Government Code, or alternative planning strategy, as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 65080 of the Government Code, as applicable. (g) “Eligible entity” means any recipient of these funds either through direct allocation from the department or through a suballocation from a recipient. For the purposes of this chapter, an eligible entity can include a metropolitan planning organization (MPO), a single or multicounty council of governments (COG), a regional transportation planning agency (RTPA), a county, a city, a city and county, a transit agency or district, a county transportation agency, or a tribal entity. (h) “Tribal entity” means an entity formed by the duly constituted governing body of a California Native American Tribe in Chapter 905 of the Statutes of 2004, as described in Section 21073 of the Public Resources Code. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50515.07.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. )
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This section creates the Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 and directs the department to run it, distribute funds under the chapter, and reserve $20 million for administration and related expenditures.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. ) ## 50515.07. (a) (1) The Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 is hereby established for the purpose of providing regions with funding, including grants, for transformative planning and implementation activities. (2) Upon appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose, funds shall be distributed under the program in accordance with this chapter. (b) The department, in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, and the State Air Resources Board, shall develop and administer the program and, consistent with the requirements of this chapter, provide grants to eligible entities for implementing planning and implementation activities. The department shall seek input from the transportation and housing coordination workgroup established through Section 50407.5. (c) Distribution and expenditures of funds shall be made consistent with the state planning priorities, established pursuant to Section 65041.1 of the Government Code, and shall consider geographic equity among regions of the state. (d) Of the total amount of any moneys appropriated for purposes of this chapter, the department shall set aside twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) for program administration, including state operations expenditures and technical assistance, as well as expenditures by recipients of funding pursuant to Sections 50515.08 and 50515.09. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 16. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50515.08.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. )
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This section limits which entities may receive certain funds, lets some entities apply directly, and requires the department and eligible entities to take specified steps for applications, awards, and suballocations.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. ) ## 50515.08. (a) The funds described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.07 shall be available only to the following entities before any suballocation: (1) The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, representing the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma, and the City and County of San Francisco. (2) The Sacramento Area Council of Governments, representing the Counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. (3) The San Diego Association of Governments, representing the County of San Diego. (4) The Southern California Association of Governments, representing the Counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. (5) The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, representing the counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz. (6) The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, the Fresno Council of Governments, the Kern Council of Governments, the Kings County Association of Government, the Madera County Transportation Commission, the Merced County Association of Governments, the San Joaquin Council of Governments, the Stanislaus Council of Governments, the Tulare County Association of Governments, the Butte County Association of Governments, Shasta County Regional Transportation Agency, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency created by interstate compact and ratified by Title 7.4 (commencing with Section 66800) of the Government Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the eligible entities described in this paragraph may apply directly to the department for funds pursuant to the program. (7) Eligible entities in the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Tuolumne, and Trinity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, eligible entities within the counties listed in this paragraph or tribal entities may apply directly to the department for funds pursuant to the program. The department may approve a fiscal agent to receive funds on behalf of a consortium of entities listed in this paragraph. (b) (1) The department shall calculate the amount of each maximum grant allocation in accordance with the methodology described in subdivision (a) of Section 50515.09. (2) An eligible entity shall, in consultation with the department and consistent with the requirements of this chapter, determine the appropriate use of funds and suballocations within its boundaries in a manner that appropriately addresses its unique housing, land use, transportation, climate change, equity and other planning priorities. (c) (1) Subject to paragraph (5), until December 31, 2022, an eligible entity described in subdivision (a) may request an allocation of funds pursuant to this section by submitting an application, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, developed in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, and the State Air Resources Board, that includes all of the following information: (A) An allocation budget for the funds provided pursuant to this section. (B) The amounts retained by the eligible entity and any suballocations. (C) An explanation of how the proposed uses will meet the definition of transformative planning and implementation activities and, as applicable, constitute high-impact and innovative projects and actions. (D) An explanation of how the proposed uses will implement and achieve housing goals that also result in per capita vehicle miles traveled reductions in furtherance of the region’s sustainable communities strategy or alternative planning strategy, as applicable. (E) The application shall reference one or more of the following categories of allowable uses of the funds: (i) Accelerating infill development, including housing. (ii) Supporting residents through realizing multimodal communities. (iii) Shifting travel behavior through reducing driving. (iv) Increasing transit ridership. (F) An explanation of the targeted outreach the MPO has conducted to disadvantaged and historically underserved communities and how that outreach was incorporated into the proposed uses. (G) An explanation of how proposed uses will advance equity by benefiting disadvantaged and historically underserved communities. (2) The department, in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, and the State Air Resources Board, shall review an application submitted pursuant to this subdivision in an expeditious manner. Upon approval of an application for funds pursuant to this subdivision, the department shall award the moneys for which the eligible entity qualifies. (3) Commencing January 1, 2022, an eligible entity described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a), as applicable, may request up to 10 percent of the funding available to it under this section in advance of a full request for funding made pursuant to paragraph (1) to develop and accelerate the implementation of the requirements described in paragraph (1), including, but not limited to, regional engagement in the development of the full application and of an education and outreach strategy. The department shall award funds requested pursuant to this paragraph to the relevant eligible entity in an expeditious manner after receiving that request. (4) The department may develop a streamlined application procedure that accounts for the limited resources generally among the regional entities listed in paragraph (7) of subdivision (a). (5) If an amount of funds described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.07 remains unallocated after December 31, 2022, the department, at its discretion, may make those funds available through a subsequent notice of funding availability in which funds are offered on a competitive basis pursuant to this chapter. An eligible entity described in subdivision (a) may request an allocation of funds made available through the subsequent notice of funding availability by submitting an application, in the form and manner prescribed by the department. (d) In consultation with the department, any entity that receives an allocation of funds pursuant to this section shall establish priorities and use those moneys for eligible transformative planning and implementation activities that include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Providing jurisdictions and other local agencies with technical assistance, planning, temporary staffing, or consultant needs associated with updating local planning and zoning documents and other actions that accelerate infill housing production. (2) Administering any programs described in this subdivision. (3) Covering the costs of temporary staffing or consultant needs associated with the activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), inclusive. (4) Accelerating infill development, including through all of the following: (A) Rezoning and encouraging development by updating planning documents and zoning ordinances, including general plans, community plans, specific plans, sustainable communities strategies, and local coastal programs. (B) Revamping local planning processes to accelerate infill housing production and other infill development. (C) Completing environmental clearance to eliminate the need for project-specific review for infill development. (D) Establishing and funding an affordable housing catalyst fund, trust fund, or revolving loan fund for location efficient projects. (E) Performing infrastructure planning and investing in upgrading infrastructure, including for sewers, water systems, transit, roads, or other public facilities necessary to enable reduction in per capita vehicle miles traveled, including accelerating housing production. (5) Supporting residents through realizing multimodal communities, including through all of the following: (A) Establishing and implementing a vision-zero policy and program, a safety plan, and a slow streets program. (B) Developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure plans and other multimodal plans or policies. (C) Investing in infrastructure projects and other programs to expand active transportation and implement bicycle or pedestrian plans. (D) Producing multimodal corridor studies associated with developing specific planning documents or implementation actions. (6) Shifting travel behavior through reducing driving, including through all of the following: (A) Studying and implementing road pricing. (B) Funding the establishment of a local vehicle miles traveled impact fee or regional vehicle miles traveled mitigation bank. (C) Funding and implementing parking and transportation demand management programs or ordinances. (D) Accelerating infill housing production near jobs, transit, and resources. (7) Increasing transit ridership, including through all of the following: (A) Funding and implementing actions to establish more seamless regional transit systems between and across communities, including establishing common fares, schedules, service design, and wayfinding. (B) Developing and implementing multimodal access plans to and from transit facilities. (C) Planning for additional housing near transit. (f) (1) In consultation with the department, any entity that receives an allocation of funds pursuant to this section may suballocate moneys directly to eligible entities in the form of grants. Following awards to eligible entities, eligible entities shall award suballocations within 60 days. (2) All suballocations pursuant to this subdivision shall consider geographic equity, including the needs of rural and urban communities, transformative and collaborative approaches, including through subregions, and the degree to which the suballocation will be in furtherance of all of the requirements of transformative planning and implementation activities described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) of Section 50515.06. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 255, Sec. 8. (AB 175) Effective September 23, 2021.)
50515.09.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. )
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This section makes grant funding available to certain eligible entities for transformative planning and implementation activities, with one amount allocated to specific entities, one amount for another eligible group, and a $30 million competitive set-aside.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. ) ## 50515.09. (a) Of the amount described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.07, four hundred eighty million dollars ($480,000,000) shall be available to the entities described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.08 for transformative planning and implementation activities. The maximum amount that an entity may receive pursuant to this subdivision shall be determined as follows: The maximum amount that an eligible entity may receive pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on the most recent Department of Finance P-2A County Population Projections as of July 1, 2021. Amounts shall be calculated based on aggregate 2030 projected population per each eligible applicant as a percentage of projected 2030 statewide population. (b) Of the amount described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.07, thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) shall be available to the eligible entities described in paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.08 for transformative planning and implementation activities. (c) Of the amount described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.07, thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) shall be available as a competitive set aside available to all eligible entities for transformative planning and implementation activities that demonstrably exceed the requirements of this chapter and further multiple policy objectives. Scoring criteria for this competitive set aside will include, but are not limited to, the extent of acceleration of infill housing production and reduction of per capita vehicle miles traveled. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 17. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)
50515.10.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. )
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Recipients of this program’s funds must report, post certain maps, share progress, spend funds by December 31, 2026, and file a final report by June 30, 2027; the department can request information, monitor compliance, and seek repayment for noncompliance.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.15. Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 [50515.06 - 50515.10] ( Chapter 3.15 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 15. ) ## 50515.10. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2), an eligible entity that receives an allocation of program funds pursuant to Section 50515.08 shall submit a report, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, to be made publicly available on its internet website, by April 1 of the year following the receipt of those funds, and annually thereafter until those funds are expended, that includes, but is not limited to, the following information: (A) The status of the proposed uses and expenditures listed in the eligible entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact, including, but not limited to, housing units accelerated and reductions in per capita vehicle miles traveled. (B) All status and impact reports shall be categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.08. (2) The department may request additional information, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements. (b) The department shall maintain records of the following and provide that information publicly on its internet website: (1) The name of each applicant for program funds and the status of that entity’s application. (2) The number of applications for program funding received by the department. (3) The information described in subdivision (a) for each recipient of program funds. (c) A recipient of funds under this program shall post, make available, and update, as appropriate on its internet website, land use maps and vehicle miles traveled generation maps produced in the development of its adopted sustainable communities strategy. (d) A recipient of funds under this program shall collaborate and share progress, templates, and best practices with the department and fellow recipients in implementation of funds. To the greatest extent practicable, adjacent eligible entities shall coordinate in the development of applications, consider potential for joint activities, and seek to coordinate housing and transportation planning across regions. (e) (1) A recipient of funds under the program shall expend those funds no later than December 31, 2026. (2) The final invoice submission deadline to reimburse those funds shall be June 30, 2027. (3) No later than June 30, 2027, each eligible entity that receives an allocation of funds pursuant to Section 50515.08 shall submit a final report on the use of those funds to the department, in the form and manner prescribed by the department. The report required by this paragraph shall include an evaluation of actions taken in support of the entity’s proposed uses of those funds, as specified in the entity’s application, including, but not limited to, housing units accelerated and per capita reductions in vehicle miles traveled. (f) (1) If an eligible entity described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.08 that received an allocation of funds pursuant to Section 50515.08 has unexpended funds after December 31, 2026, the department may, pursuant to procedures prescribed by the department, make those funds available to other eligible entities described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.08 for reimbursement of other expenditures incurred prior to December 31, 2026, that were included in an application approved pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 50515.08 no later than December 31, 2027. (2) Paragraph (1) applies to all eligible entities, including an eligible entity that received a suballocation from an eligible entity described in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 50515.08. (g) The department may monitor expenditures and activities of an applicant, as the department deems necessary, to ensure compliance with program requirements. (h) The department may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (i) The department, in collaboration with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, the Strategic Growth Council, and the State Air Resources Board, may implement the program through the issuance of forms, guidelines, application materials, funding allocation methodologies, and one or more notices of funding availability, as the department deems necessary, to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred on it by this chapter. Any forms, guidelines, application materials, funding allocation methodologies, or notices of funding availability prepared or adopted pursuant to this section are exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (j) The department’s decision to approve or deny an application or request for funding pursuant to the program, and its determination of the amount of funding to be provided or request for repayment or other remedies for failure to comply with program requirements, shall be final. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 50. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
50515.2.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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This section lets the department extend certain multifamily housing loans if the borrower meets reporting, agreement, and rent-affordability conditions.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50515.2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may extend the term of an existing multifamily housing loan made by the department under the original Rental Housing Construction Program established by Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 50735), the Special User Housing Rehabilitation Program established by Section 50670, or the Deferred Payment Rehabilitation Loan Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50660) upon the request of any borrower subject to the following conditions: (1) The borrower shall provide to the department a complete report showing all existing tenants, their incomes, as reported in the most recent annual income certification, and the rents currently charged to each tenant. (2) The borrower shall agree to an extension of the term of the loan by an additional 55 years from the date of departmental approval. If the department determines that the remaining useful life of a project is less than 55 years, the loan may be extended for the remaining useful life of the project, but not less than 30 years. The department may convert the existing outstanding principal and any accrued interest into the new loan amount. The interest rate on the extended term shall be 3 percent simple interest. All future payments of principal and interest may be deferred except for a percentage of interest equal to the percentage charged in the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)) for the department’s ongoing monitoring and management responsibilities. (3) The borrower shall agree to amend or replace the existing regulatory agreement to include terms generally equivalent to those used in the Multifamily Housing Program. In addition, the borrower shall agree to replace, amend, or revise any other loan document as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section. (4) (A) The borrower shall agree to a rent schedule that ensures that all assisted units are affordable to households earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income and that at least 35 percent of all assisted units shall be reserved for, affordable to, and occupied by, households earning less than or equal to the midlevel target used by the Multifamily Housing Program, unless the department finds both of the following: (i) That the project income is insufficient to maintain fiscal integrity, as that term is used in the Multifamily Housing Program, and is insufficient to maintain the rents required under this subparagraph pursuant to the terms of the Uniform Multifamily Regulations, or any successor regulations, except that commercial vacancy loss shall be projected based on the operating history of the project, commercial vacancy rates in the neighborhood, and similar factors typically used by commercial lenders. (ii) That the borrower has exhausted all available potential sources of rental subsidies, including, but not limited to, federal, state, and local funds. (B) If the department finds that a reduction in the percentage of assisted units to less than 35 percent of assisted units is justified, it shall ensure that the largest possible percentage is reserved for the targeted households. (C) For the purposes of this paragraph, “midlevel target used by the Multifamily Housing Program” shall mean the following: (i) For counties with an area median income of 110 percent or less of the state median income, it shall mean households earning 30 percent of state median income, expressed as a percentage of area median income. (ii) For counties with an area median income that exceeds 110 percent of the state median income, it shall mean households earning less than 35 percent of state median income, expressed as a percentage of area median income. (5) No tenant residing in a project at the time of an extension authorized by this section may be displaced as a result of the regulatory revisions authorized by this section, and, for the initial operating year after approval of the extension, that tenant may not have his or her rent increased above the amounts specified in his or her preexisting regulatory agreements, except that no tenant may pay less than 30 percent of his or her income, calculated pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program criteria. If a rent increase authorized under this section would exceed a 10 percent increase in payment for a lower income tenant, the project owner shall phase in the increase so that it does not exceed 10 percent per year. After the initial operating year after the extension authorized under this section, the rents for all regulated units that are subject to the new agreement may be adjusted in the percentage calculated pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program criteria, plus the amount necessary to bring an individual tenant up to the 30-percent-of-income standard, provided that the total annual increase does not exceed 10 percent. Rent adjustments for all tenants occupying assisted units at the time of the extension shall be based on the tenant’s initial rent established under this paragraph. Upon vacancy of an assisted unit occupied at the time of the extension, the new base rent for that unit shall be established consistent with the standards used in the Multifamily Housing Program for the regulated income band, subject to the reservation of units required under paragraph (4). (b) The department may approve an extension of a loan made by the department if it determines that the project has, or will have after rehabilitation or repairs, a potential remaining useful life of at least 30 years and that the project is deemed financially feasible pursuant to the terms of its Uniform Multifamily Regulations or successor regulations. (c) The department may subordinate its loan or loans to refinance existing senior debt and to additional permanent financing if that additional senior debt is used only for rehabilitation, repairs, or improvements, or both, including related soft costs, that are modest in size, scope, and cost, as determined by the department and necessary to maintain and extend the useful life of the project. (d) (1) For the purposes of this subdivision, the “agency projects” are the 26 projects assisted through the original Rental Housing Construction Program with funds administered by the California Housing Finance Agency. (2) Upon the request of a borrower the agency may extend the term of an existing loan for an agency project by a period that is equal to the remaining useful life of the project, as determined by the agency, but not more than 55 years and not less than 30 years from the date of agency approval, under terms that are substantially consistent with the purposes of this section, if all of the following conditions are met: (A) The borrower shall provide to the agency the report described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). (B) The extension shall be subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). (C) The rent levels and tenant protections described in paragraphs (4) and (5) of subdivision (a) shall be satisfied, except that the agency, not the department, shall make the determination required under clause (i) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) that the project income is insufficient to meet the agency’s affordable multifamily lending program requirements. (3) Any determination or approval under this section regarding the agency projects shall be by the agency rather than the department. (4) The borrower and the agency shall amend, replace, or revise any other loan documents or agreements governing the loans for the agency projects as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section. (5) All funds received by the agency for the agency projects, whether by loan repayment, foreclosure, accrued interest, or otherwise, shall be used to provide assistance to existing or future projects financed by or through the agency pursuant to terms consistent with the agency’s affordable multifamily lending programs. (e) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section that the department should manage its reserves for the original Rental Housing Construction Program in a manner that will allow for the continuation of current benefits to current low-income tenants for the longest period of time possible. Accordingly, rent subsidies shall be continued only for units occupied by lower income tenants who were in residence at the time of the extension authorized under this section. (f) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to provide to the department the flexibility necessary to preserve the affordable rental units for which the state has already made a significant public investment. Accordingly, the department may implement this section through guidelines that shall not be subject to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (g) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2008. (h) This section shall not apply to loan extensions and senior debt subordinations executed by the department and recorded after the effective date of the guidelines adopted by the department pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 50560. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 2. (AB 1699) Effective January 1, 2013.)
50517.10.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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The department may issue grants and loans for specified farmworker housing purposes, but after January 1, 2020 it may not fund predevelopment for housing rented or sold to certain agricultural employers or farm labor contractors, and recipients must file a declaration and may have to reimburse the department.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.10. (a) In addition to the purposes specified in subdivision (a) of Section 50517.5 and except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), the department may make grants and loans under the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program to local public entities and nonprofit corporations in order to establish capitalized operating reserves for short-term occupancy housing for migrant farmworker households, purchase land for, and construct, housing structures for short-term occupancy by migrant farmworker households, lease or purchase existing structures for short-term occupancy by migrant farmworker households, and, where the department determines that extraordinary or emergency circumstances exist, directly rent or lease housing for short-term occupancy by migrant farmworker households. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, except as provided in paragraph (2), the department shall not make grants or loans under the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program on or after January 1, 2020, for the purpose of funding predevelopment of developing or operating any housing that is rented, sold, or subleased to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker as defined in 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable. A person or entity who receives any grant or loan under the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program on or after January 1, 2020, and expends any of those funds for any housing that is rented, sold, or subleased to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable, shall reimburse the department as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50205. (2) This subdivision shall not apply to any contract entered into or any grant or loan provided pursuant to the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program prior to January 1, 2020. (3) The department shall not be responsible for inspecting units that are not subsidized by funding received from the department. (4) A person or entity who receives funds under the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program on and after January 1, 2020, and expends any of those funds for the purpose of funding predevelopment of, developing, or operating any housing shall submit a declaration to the department declaring the following: (A) (i) The person or entity is not an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205. (ii) The person or entity will not rent, sell, or sublease any housing funded pursuant to this chapter to an agricultural employer, as defined in Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, or its agent, or a farm labor contractor, as defined in Section 1682 of the Labor Code, or its agent, who employs at least one H-2A worker, as defined in Section 50205, until the expiration of the regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable. (B) The declaration described in subparagraph (A) can be met through the inclusion in a regulatory agreement or affordability covenant, as applicable, with the department that is signed by the person or entity receiving funds pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 264, Sec. 17. (AB 107) Effective September 29, 2020.)
50517.11.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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This section limits negative action by the department in certain Los Angeles waiver cases, requires owners/managers to cure noncompliance and stop using the waiver if a unit mix threshold is exceeded, and lets certain tenants be treated as meeting income rules if listed conditions are met.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.11. (a) (1) In the City and County of Los Angeles, where the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted an authority, as defined in Section 34203, a waiver effective August 17, 2024, to allow household income verifications to occur after a lease contract is signed for unhoused populations seeking entry into projects pursuant to or in connection with Section 5.110 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, if an owner or a management agent leases a subsidized unit to an unhoused person and subsequently learns and verifies that the unhoused person does not meet applicable income requirements, then the department shall not take any negative actions against the owner or management agent if both of the following conditions are met: (A) The owner or management agent has cured the noncompliance within 24 months of discovery of the violation. (B) The local housing authority and continuum of care have developed and posted on their respective internet websites a plan describing how the local housing authority and continuum of care will coordinate with the owner or management agent to move tenants that do not meet applicable income requirements into affordable housing where the tenant is eligible for occupancy within 24 months of discovery of the violation. Income ineligible tenants shall retain their unhoused targeting eligibility. (2) For purposes of this subdivision, “negative actions” include, but are not limited to, both of the following: (A) Issuing negative points on a current or future application. (B) Imposing a financial penalty. (b) If an agreement between the owner or management agent and the authority or the department restricts a unit to a tenant earning no more than 30 percent of the area median income, the tenant shall be deemed to satisfy the income requirements of this program during the 24-month period described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The tenant experienced homelessness prior to moving into the unit. For purposes of this subparagraph, “homelessness” has the same meaning as “homeless,” as that term is defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (2) The tenant self-certified household income at no more than 30 percent of the area median income. (3) A third-party verification shows that the tenant has household income of no more than 50 percent of the area median income, unless the tenant is otherwise eligible pursuant to federal income eligibility requirements. (4) The tenant’s income certification is fully verified in accordance with the program rules within 90 days of the date the tenant took possession of the unit. (5) At least 50 percent of the assisted units restricted to 30 percent area median income are occupied by verified, income-eligible households. (6) The issuing housing authority and continuum of care, in coordination with other public agencies, coordinate with an owner or a management agent and move a tenant found to have a household income of more than 50 percent of the area median income following third-party verification described in paragraph (3) within 24 months of discovery of the violation to an affordable housing unit for which the tenant is eligible without reliance upon the same waiver described in subdivision (a). Income ineligible tenants shall retain their unhoused targeting eligibility. (c) (1) This section does not modify any other eligibility requirements attached to assistance provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development. (2) Tenant self-certified date of birth shall be accepted so long as the agreement between the department and the owner does not impose age-based demographic targeting requirements. (3) If the conditions described in subdivision (b) are met, absent any rent setting methodology from subsidy programs, a tenant whose adjusted income at move-in exceeded 30 percent area median income shall have an effective rent limit for their unit be redesignated to 50 percent of area median income or, if the tenant’s verified income is higher than 50 percent of area median income, an effective rent limit for their unit be redesignated to an area median income level commensurate with the income level. (4) Owner or management agents shall discontinue use of the waiver as described in subdivision (a) in the event that more than 50 percent of the assisted units restricted to 30 percent area median income are occupied by households with adjusted incomes at move-in over 30 percent area median income. (d) This section shall become inoperative on July 31, 2025, or the final expiration date of a waiver as described in subdivision (a), whichever is later, and, as of January 1 of the following year, is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 491, Sec. 2. (SB 1500) Effective January 1, 2025. Conditionally inoperative on or after July 31, 2025, as prescribed by its own provisions. Conditionally repealed, by its own provisions.)
50517.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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The department must run a farmworker housing grant program, fund eligible public and nonprofit recipients, and follow specified rules for ranking, administering, and reporting on funds.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.5. (a) (1) The department shall establish the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program under which, subject to the availability of funds, there shall be made to local public entities, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships, any of the following: (A) Loans for the construction or rehabilitation of rental housing for lower-income agricultural employees and their families, including the cost of acquiring the land and any building related thereto and constructing or rehabilitating-related support facilities necessary to the housing. For the funds loaned under this subparagraph, the department shall do all of the following: (i) Make funds available at the same time it makes funds, if any, available under the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (ii) Rate and rank applications in a manner consistent with the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)), except that the department may establish additional point categories for the purposes of rating and ranking applications that seek funding pursuant to this paragraph in addition to those used in the Multifamily Housing Program. (iii) Administer funds subject to this chapter in a manner consistent with the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)), except that assisted units may serve agricultural employees and their families with incomes of up to 80 percent of the area median income. Loan terms shall be consistent with Section 50675.6 and any other requirements concerning loan terms in Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675). (iv) Only applications meeting the threshold requirements of this subparagraph, and any additional threshold requirements established by the department, shall be eligible to receive funds pursuant to this subparagraph. (B) Loans that assist development projects involving multiple home ownership units, including single-family subdivisions, for lower-income agricultural employees and their families, including the cost of acquiring the land and constructing or rehabilitating-related support facilities necessary to the housing. Upon completion of construction, the department may convert project loans into grants for programs of assistance to lower-income agricultural employees and their families consistent with the process described in subdivision (c) of Section 50650.3. For the funds loaned under this subparagraph, the department shall do all of the following: (i) Make funds available at the same time it makes funds, if any, available under the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). (ii) Rate and rank applications in a manner consistent with the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650), except that the department may establish additional point categories for the purposes of rating and ranking applications that seek funding pursuant to this paragraph in addition to those used in the CalHome Program. (iii) Administer funds subject to this chapter in a manner consistent with the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). Loan terms shall be consistent with loan terms in the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). (iv) Only applications meeting the threshold requirements of this subparagraph, and any additional threshold requirements established by the department, shall be eligible to receive funds pursuant to this subparagraph. (C) Grants for programs that assist lower-income agricultural employees and their families to become or remain homeowners consistent with the eligible funding purposes described in Section 50650.3. For the funds granted under this subparagraph, the department shall do all of the following: (i) Make funds available at the same time it makes funds, if any, available under the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). (ii) Rate and rank applications in a manner consistent with the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650), except that the department may establish additional point categories for the purposes of rating and ranking applications that seek funding pursuant to this paragraph in addition to those used in the CalHome Program. (iii) Administer funds subject to this chapter in a manner consistent with the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). (iv) Only applications meeting the threshold requirements of this subparagraph, and any additional threshold requirements established by the department, shall be eligible to receive funds pursuant to this subparagraph. (D) Grants for the acquisition of manufactured housing as part of a program to address and remedy the impacts of current and potential displacement of lower-income farmworker families from existing labor camps, mobilehome parks, or other housing, including the cost of acquiring the land related to the housing and constructing or rehabilitating-related support facilities necessary to the housing. For the funds granted under this subparagraph, the department shall do all of the following: (i) Make funds available at the same time it makes funds, if any, available under the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). (ii) Rate and rank applications in a manner consistent with the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650), except that the department may establish additional point categories for the purposes of rating and ranking applications that seek funding pursuant to this paragraph in addition to those used in the CalHome Program. (iii) Administer funds subject to this chapter in a manner consistent with the CalHome Program authorized by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50650). (iv) Only applications meeting the threshold requirements of this subparagraph, and any additional threshold requirements established by the department, shall be eligible to receive funds pursuant to this subparagraph. (2) With respect to any moneys appropriated for the purposes of this section, the department shall determine the amounts, if any to be made available for each of the purposes described in paragraph (1). (b) (1) The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the department for making grants or loans, or both, pursuant to this section and Section 50517.10, for purposes of Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 50710), and for costs incurred by the department in administering these programs. (2) There shall be paid into the fund the following: (A) Any moneys appropriated and made available by the Legislature for purposes of the fund. (B) Any moneys that the department receives in repayment or return of grants or loans from the fund, including any interest therefrom. (C) Any other moneys that may be made available to the department for the purposes of this chapter from any other source or sources. (D) All moneys appropriated to the department for the purposes of Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 50710) and any moneys received by the department from the occupants of housing or shelter provided pursuant to Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 50710). These moneys shall be separately accounted for from the other moneys deposited in the fund. (c) (1) If funds granted or loaned pursuant to this section constitute less than 25 percent of the total development cost or value, whichever is applicable, of a project assisted under this section, the department may adopt, criteria for determining the number of units in a project to which the restrictions on occupancy contained in the agreement apply. In no event may these regulations provide for the application of the agreement to a percentage of units in a project that is less than the percentage of total development costs that funds granted or loaned pursuant to this section represent. (2) Prior to funds granted pursuant to this section being used to finance the acquisition of a manufactured home, the grantee shall ensure that the home either is already installed in a location where it will be occupied by the eligible household or that a location has been leased or otherwise made available for the manufactured home to be occupied by the eligible household. (3) The department shall provide linguistically appropriate services and publications, or require grantees to do so, as necessary to implement the purposes of this section. (d) The department shall include in its annual report required by Section 50408, a current report of the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program. The report shall include, but need not be limited to, (1) the number of households assisted, (2) the average income of households assisted and the distribution of annual incomes among assisted households, (3) the rents paid by households assisted, (4) the number and amount of grants or loans, or both, made to each grantee in the preceding year, (5) the dollar value of funding derived from sources other than the state for each project receiving a grant or loan, or both, under this section, and an identification of each source, (6) recommendations, as needed, to improve operations of the program and respecting the desirability of extending its application to other groups in rural areas identified by the department as having special need for state housing assistance, and (7) the number of manufactured housing units assisted under this section. (e) As used in this section: (1) “Agricultural employee” has the same meaning as specified in subdivision (b) of Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code, but also includes any person who works on or off the farm in the processing of any agricultural commodity until it is shipped for distribution, whether or not this person is encompassed within the definition specified in subdivision (b) of Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code. (2) “Grantee” means the local public entity, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership that is awarded the grant or loan, or both, under this section. (3) “Housing” may include, but is not necessarily limited to, conventionally constructed units and manufactured housing installed pursuant to either Section 18551 or 18613. (4) “Local public entity” includes, but is not limited to, the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or rancheria or a tribally designated housing entity as defined in Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code and Section 50104.6.5. (5) “Limited liability company” means a limited liability company where all the members are nonprofit public benefit corporations. (6) “Limited partnership” means a limited partnership where all of the general partners are either nonprofit public benefit corporations, limited liability companies, or a combination of nonprofit public benefit corporations and limited liability companies. (7) “Nonprofit corporations” includes, but is not limited to, a tribally designated housing entity as defined in Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code and Section 50104.6.5. (f) The department may provide the assistance offered pursuant to this chapter in any area where there is a substantial unmet need for farmworker housing. (g) The department may adopt guidelines to administer this chapter. Guidelines adopted pursuant to this subdivision shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (h) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2022. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 632, Sec. 6. (SB 1252) Effective January 1, 2023.)
50517.6.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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The department may set aside certain grant funds for default prevention, foreclosure bidding, and related repairs or maintenance, but no one has an entitlement to those payments or advances.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.6. (a) The department may set aside the amount of funds authorized by subdivision (d) for the purposes of curing or averting a default on the terms of any loan or other obligation by the recipient of financial assistance, or bidding at any foreclosure sale where the default or foreclosure sale would jeopardize the department’s security in the dwelling unit assisted pursuant to this chapter. (b) The department may use the set-aside funds made available pursuant to this chapter to repair or maintain any dwelling unit assisted pursuant to this chapter that was acquired to protect the department’s security interest in the dwelling unit. (c) The payment or advance of funds by the department pursuant to this section shall be exclusively within the department’s discretion, and no person shall be deemed to have any entitlement to the payment or advance of those funds. The amount of any funds expended by the department for the purposes of curing or averting a default shall be added to any grant amount secured by the lien and shall be payable to the department upon demand. (d) On the effective date of the act that adds this section, the department may set aside up to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) from the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Fund for the purposes authorized by this section. On July 1 of each subsequent fiscal year, the department may set aside, for the purposes of this section, up to 1.5 percent of the funds available in the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Fund on that date. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 13. (AB 101) Effective July 31, 2019.)
50517.7.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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In declared disaster counties, the department may give grants for 12 months after the declaration, subject to this section’s terms.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.7. In counties in which a disaster has been declared by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code and for a period of 12 months after the declaration, the department may provide grants from the fund established by subdivision (b) of Section 50517.5, subject to the following terms and conditions, which are applicable only to this section: (a) Grants may be made to local public entities, nonprofit corporations, and housing owners comprised of either homeowners who are agricultural employees or owners of rental property used primarily by agricultural households. (b) The department may enter into master agreements with nonprofit corporations or local public entities or it may enter into contracts directly with housing owners to carry out the activities authorized by this section. (c) The department may make grants directly to housing owners or through master agreements for the cost of preparation of applications for funds, and supervision of expenditures from the fund, including, but not limited to estimates, work writeups, bidding supervision, and inspections. Funds granted pursuant to this subdivision shall not be secured by, and subject to, the liens required by Section 50517.5. (d) The department, either directly or through master agreements, may provide grants to housing owners which shall be used for housing rehabilitation or acquisition and rehabilitation, and related costs, other than those costs accruing pursuant to subdivision (c). Only those funds from the fund which are actually utilized pursuant to this subdivision shall be secured by, and subject to, the liens required by Section 50517.5. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 14. (AB 101) Effective July 31, 2019.)
50517.8.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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A household already found eligible by USDA under the federal Rural Housing Loan Program is deemed eligible for a grant under this chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.8. A household deemed eligible by the United States Department of Agriculture, under the Rural Housing Loan Program of Section 502 of Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1472 et seq.), on the basis of the household’s ratio of housing costs to household income shall be deemed eligible for a grant pursuant to this chapter notwithstanding the department’s calculation of the ratio of housing costs to income utilizing different and additional housing cost factors. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 881, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
50517.9.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. )
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This section lets the department give disaster housing assistance loans and contracts in declared-disaster counties for 12 months after declaration, with conditions on borrowers, loan terms, affordability, and insurance.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.2. The Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program [50515.2 - 50517.11] ( Heading of Chapter 3.2 amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 312, Sec. 3. ) ## 50517.9. (a) In enacting this section, it is the intent of the Legislature to provide disaster assistance for farmworkers displaced by the 1997 floods in the most expeditious and fiscally sound manner possible. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer this section in accordance with those goals. (b) In counties in which a disaster has been declared by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code, and for a period of 12 months after the declaration, the department may award funds for the purposes of this section, subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) Loans may be made to local public entities, nonprofit corporations, and private property owners to repair, rehabilitate, or replace housing previously used exclusively by migrant farmworker households or unaccompanied migrant farmworker adults, which will be used in the future for those purposes. Loan funds may be used to acquire or lease “manufactured structures,” which, for the purposes of this section, means structures subject to Part 2 (commencing with Section 18000) of Division 13. Private property owners shall be eligible for loans only to the extent that other federal and state resources, private insurance proceeds, or private institutional lending sources are not available in a timely manner or do not provide the coverage needed to rehabilitate or reconstruct the housing without increasing the rent above that charged for the units prior to the disaster. (2) The department may enter into contracts directly with nonprofit corporations, local public entities, or private property owners to carry out the activities authorized by this section. (3) Loans made under this section shall be secured by, and subject to, security instruments approved by the department, including, but not limited to, real property leases or liens, regulatory agreements, and liens on manufactured structures. The department shall establish loan terms and conditions with consideration to the financial feasibility and prudent operation of the housing units financed. In no event shall the loans require interest at a rate higher than 3-percent simple interest or have a term longer than the useful life of the housing units. Repayments may be deferred for the first five years of the loan term, if the department determines that it is necessary for fiscal integrity or to prevent foreclosure. (4) In making any loan, the department shall require that the borrower meet all of the following conditions: (A) The borrower shall be capable of providing occupancy in decent, safe, and sanitary housing that meets all of the requirements of law within six months after the award of funds. (B) The borrower shall demonstrate the financial feasibility of the project. (C) Prior to disbursement of funds, the borrower shall identify the property on which the housing will be repaired, rehabilitated, or replaced, and provide information satisfactory to the department related to the costs and sources of funding necessary to complete the repairs, rehabilitation, or replacement. All costs shall be reasonable, considering the necessity of expeditious rehabilitation or replacement. (5) Priority for use of the funds shall be given to borrowers who will provide housing at the earliest date. (6) All units assisted under this section shall remain affordable to low- and very low income households for the life of the project. For the 1997–98 growing season, farmworkers who previously occupied the damaged or destroyed housing shall have first priority to occupy any unit assisted under this section. (7) If units assisted under this section are built or rehabilitated in the same natural disaster zone as the units damaged or destroyed by the disaster, the borrower shall maintain disaster insurance on the units for the useful life of the units. For purposes of this section, “disaster insurance” means fire, earthquake, flood, or other insurance against the natural disaster that damaged or destroyed the housing units. (8) To the extent that any housing unit that was damaged or destroyed is reconstructed under this section with substantially the same number of units, it shall be deemed to be “existing housing” for the purposes of subdivision (d) of Section 37001.5. (9) The department may waive any requirements of Section 50517.5 and any regulations promulgated thereunder that are inconsistent with prompt and effective implementation of the program described in this section. In addition, any rule, policy, or standard of general application employed by the department in implementing the provision of this section shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 12 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. Awards of funds made pursuant to this section shall not be subjected to review or approval by the Local Assistance Loan and Grant Committee of the department operating pursuant to Subchapter 1 (commencing with Section 6900) of Chapter 6.5 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 222. Effective January 1, 2005.)
50519.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. )
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This section sets out a residential hotel rehabilitation program, requiring state agencies to develop a model code, create financing and loan insurance, and contract for hotel preservation and improvement.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. ) ## 50519. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the need for decent housing among individuals of very low and low income is great, and that residential hotels are often the only form of housing affordable to these individuals. Many residential hotels are in poor condition and in need of rehabilitation, and many are being demolished or converted to other uses. The state can play an important role in preserving the existence and improving the quality of this housing resource through sponsoring demonstration projects that will enable local sponsors to acquire, rehabilitate, maintain, or otherwise protect and improve residential hotels as a housing resource for persons of very low and low income. The demonstration projects should be undertaken and designed so as to demonstrate the feasibility of innovative methods of protecting and improving residential hotels and of improving their habitability while assuring their continued availability to persons of very low and low income. (b) The following definitions govern the construction of this section: (1) “Residential hotel” means any building containing six or more guestrooms or efficiency units, as defined by Section 17958.1, intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out, to be occupied, or which are occupied, for sleeping purposes by guests, which is also the primary residence of those guests, but does not mean any building containing six or more guestrooms or efficiency units, as defined by Section 17958.1, which is primarily used by transient guests who do not occupy that building as their primary residence. (2) “Sponsor” means a local government or nonprofit housing sponsor. (3) “Persons of low income” shall have the same meaning as persons of low income as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code. (c) The department, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal, shall develop a model code for the rehabilitation of residential hotels. The department shall adopt the code on or before January 1, 1981. The code need not be adopted by any city, county, or city and county. However, those entities may adopt all or part of the code as an alternative to the requirements of the State Housing Law, Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910) of Division 13, as that law applies to residential hotels. The purpose of the standards shall be to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of those residential hotels, to allow the economically feasible rehabilitation of those residential hotels, and to assure to the extent possible the preservation of those residential hotels as housing for very low and low-income persons. (d) The agency shall develop a program of financing and loan insurance for the purpose of assisting the rehabilitation and acquisition of residential hotels serving the housing needs of very low and low-income persons by appropriate sponsors, and shall implement that program on or before January 1, 1981. In the event that the agency is unable to implement that program, it shall report to the Legislature on or before July 1, 1981, the reasons for its inability to implement that program, and recommend methods by which the agency could implement that program. (e) The department shall contract, subject to the availability of federal funds, with selected sponsors to acquire, rehabilitate, maintain, or otherwise protect and improve residential hotels as housing for persons of low income. The contracts may provide for grants or loans at an interest rate which the department determines will facilitate the present and future use of residential hotels as housing for persons of very low and low income. Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall contract for the preservation and improvement of at least one residential hotel in a rural area. Subject to restrictions on funds received, the department shall give first priority to residential hotels financed or acquired with assistance from the agency pursuant to subdivision (d). (f) In connection with contracts let pursuant to subdivision (e), the department shall fix, and may alter from time to time, a schedule of rents as may be necessary to assure affordable rents for persons of low income in residential hotels assisted by funds made available under subdivision (e), and to the extent consistent with the maintenance of the financial integrity of the sponsor of the project and with the requirements for repayment of any funds loaned as established by the department. No local government or nonprofit housing sponsor receiving funds through the provisions of subdivision (e) shall alter rents without the prior permission of the department, which permission shall be given only if the sponsor demonstrates that the alteration is necessary to defray necessary operating costs and to avoid jeopardizing the fiscal integrity of the sponsor or to maintain affordable rents to the residents in the project. If the department does not act upon a request for a rent increase within 60 days, the increase shall be deemed approved. In connection with contracts authorized by subdivision (e), the department may determine standards for the selection by sponsors of the tenants for units in projects funded by contracts pursuant to subdivision (e). The authority of the department to fix and alter rents pursuant to this subdivision shall apply only to units within residential hotels that receive assistance pursuant to subdivision (e). (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 193, Sec. 109. Effective January 1, 2005.)
5052.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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If a rate is unpaid when due, a 10% penalty is added on the first day of each following calendar month.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5052. If the rate is not paid when due, on the first day of each calendar month thereafter a penalty of ten per cent of the amount of the delinquent rate shall be added. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50520.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. )
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The department may, if the Legislature appropriates money, grant funds for relocation benefits and may also give technical assistance to local agencies.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. ) ## 50520. The department may, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, grant funds for the purpose of providing relocation benefits to persons and families of low or moderate income who are displaced, or who may be displaced if not assisted, as a result of any of the following: (a) Direct code enforcement activities of the department. (b) A disaster for which a state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor on or after the effective date of this section. (c) Fires which damage or destroy residential structures. The department may also provide technical assistance to local agencies in providing relocation benefits, pursuant to Sections 50500 and 50509. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 60.)
50521.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. )
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Relocation benefits under Section 50520 may be provided as grants for replacement housing costs or subsidies to help displaced persons.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. ) ## 50521. Relocation benefits pursuant to Section 50520 may be provided in the form of grants pursuant to Sections 50504 and 50510 for costs of developing replacement housing or of providing subsidies to assist displaced persons. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 60.)
50522.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. )
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The department may get federal housing assistance to provide relocation benefits when people may be displaced and local benefits or rental subsidies are not immediately available.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.3. Residential Hotel Rehabilitation [50519 - 50522] ( Heading of Chapter 3.3 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 7. ) ## 50522. The department may obtain federal assistance pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, or any other federal housing program, for use in providing relocation benefits to persons subject to potential or actual displacement by public or private action, where local relocation benefits or rental subsidies are not immediately available. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1165.)
50523.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.4. Mobilehome Park Ownership Assistance [50523- 50523.] ( Heading of Chapter 3.4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 8. )
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The department must provide technical assistance to mobilehome park residents seeking to buy their park when two-thirds of the owners apply, and it may charge fees limited to actual cost.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.4. Mobilehome Park Ownership Assistance [50523- 50523.] ( Heading of Chapter 3.4 added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1688, Sec. 8. ) ## 50523. (a) Upon the application for assistance from two-thirds of the owners of mobilehomes in the mobilehome park, the department shall provide comprehensive technical assistance to the residents seeking to purchase the mobilehome park in which they reside. The assistance may include, but shall not be limited to, aiding the residents to secure proper permits, assisting in the formation of a residents’ organization to take title to the mobilehome park, and providing advisory assistance in mobilehome park management. To the extent that its technical assistance resources are limited, the department shall give priority to requests for assistance from residents who are persons and families of low or moderate income as defined in Section 50093. (b) In providing comprehensive technical assistance under subdivision (a), the department shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that its assistance does not result in the displacement of persons or families living in a mobilehome park intended for purchase by its residents. (c) The department shall publicize the services described in subdivision (a) by any means reasonably calculated to notify mobilehome park residents of their availability. (d) The department may charge the residents of a mobilehome park fees for providing the services described in subdivision (a). The fees shall not exceed the actual costs to the department for providing these services. (e) Upon receipt of a request for termination of assistance by two-thirds of the owners of mobilehomes in the mobilehome park, the department shall cease providing technical assistance to that park. (f) In no case shall assistance provided by the department to the residents of a mobilehome park extend beyond one year of the close of escrow for the mobilehome park purchased pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 713, Sec. 1.)
5053.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The district may collect delinquent rates and penalties by lawsuit or by combining them with other utility bills in some cases.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5053. The rates and penalties may be collected in the following manner: (a) An action may be brought in the name of the district against the person who occupied the property when the service was rendered for the collection of the amount of the delinquent rate and all penalties. A reasonable attorney’s fee shall be awarded the plaintiff. (b) The governing body may provide that the rates shall be collected with the rates for any other utility service rendered by the district and all the rates shall be itemized, billed upon the same bill, and collected as one item, together with and not separate from such other utility service charge. (c) Such rates may be collected with the rates for any other utility service furnished by a department or agency of such district over which the legislative body thereof does not exercise control, or with a publicly or privately owned public utility, with the written consent and agreement of said department or agency or public utility owner, which agreement shall establish the terms and conditions upon which such collections shall be made. Such agreement, in the discretion of such department or agency or public utility owner making the collections, also may provide that said rates shall be itemized, billed upon the same bill, and collected as one item, together with and not separately from such other utility service charge. (Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1507.)
50530.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. )
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This section states the Legislature’s intent for the Predevelopment Loan Program to serve as the department’s main vehicle for ongoing urban and rural predevelopment programs and other specially funded programs.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. ) ## 50530. (a) Large numbers of Californians face excessive housing costs and live in overcrowded or substandard housing units. In order to facilitate an increase in the supply of housing, the state has created and funded several predevelopment loan programs, the purposes of which have been to provide interim financing to housing sponsors to cover the planning and development costs associated with the development of new housing. (b) A more efficient method to address the need to provide interim financing would be through the operation of a single omnibus predevelopment loan program. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Predevelopment Loan Program as contained in this chapter be used as the vehicle for the department’s ongoing urban and rural predevelopment programs as well as specially directed programs as may be funded by the Legislature from time to time. In particular, the Predevelopment Loan Program, as amended, is intended to take the place of the following department programs: (1) The Rural Predevelopment Loan Program previously established by Chapter 3.1 (commencing with Section 50515). (2) The preservation predevelopment loans authorized by and subject to Item 2240-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 1999, Item 2240-106-0001 of the Budget Act of 2000, and Item 2240-106-0001 of the Budget Act of 2001. (3) The jobs-housing predevelopment loans provided for in Chapter 3.7 (commencing with Section 50540). (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 6. Effective October 1, 2001.)
50530.5.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. )
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This section defines terms used in the predevelopment loans chapter, including housing, predevelopment loan, fund, land purchase loan, eligible sponsors, limited partnerships, local governmental agencies, and nonprofit corporations.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. ) ## 50530.5. As used in this chapter: (a) “Housing” includes, but is not limited to, manufactured housing. (b) “Predevelopment loan” means a loan for required expenses, other than administrative and construction, that are incurred by eligible sponsors in the process of, and prior to, securing long-term financing for construction, conversion, preservation, or rehabilitation of assisted housing, and that are recoverable once long-term financing is obtained. The purposes for which predevelopment loans may be made include, but are not limited to, the costs of, or the costs associated with, land purchase or options to buy land; options or deposits to buy or preserve existing government-assisted rental housing for the purpose of preserving the affordability of the units; professional services such as architectural, engineering, or legal services; permit or application fees; and bonding, site preparation, related water or sewer development, or material expenses. In addition, the loans may be made for the purpose of extending the time for exercising an option or extending the time period for repayment of an advance previously obtained. These loan funds may be deposited in banks as compensating balances to establish lines of credit for participating nonprofit corporations. (c) “Fund” means the Predevelopment Loan Fund, which is replenished continuously by repayments of principal on loans made from the fund. (d) “Land purchase loan” means a loan for the costs incurred by an eligible sponsor in obtaining an option on, or purchasing suitable land for, the future development of assisted housing, including, but not limited to, costs associated with transfer of title, appraisals, payment of property taxes, surveys, and necessary maintenance of the land. (e) “Eligible sponsors” means local governmental agencies, nonprofit corporations, including cooperative housing corporations, limited liability companies where all of the members are nonprofit public benefit corporations, and limited partnerships, as defined in subdivision (f). (f) “Limited partnerships” means limited partnerships where all of the general partners are either nonprofit public benefit corporations, limited liability companies where all of the members are nonprofit public benefit corporations, or a combination of nonprofit public benefit corporations and limited liability companies where all of the members are nonprofit public benefit corporations. (g) “Local governmental agencies” includes, but is not limited to, the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or rancheria or a tribally designated housing entity as defined in Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code and Section 50104.6.5. (h) “Nonprofit corporations” includes, but is not limited to, a tribally designated housing entity as defined in Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code and Section 50104.6.5. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 660, Sec. 8. (AB 1010) Effective January 1, 2020.)
50531.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. )
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This section renames the Urban Predevelopment Loan Fund and directs the fund to operate as a revolving loan fund for specified predevelopment and land purchase loans.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. ) ## 50531. (a) The Urban Predevelopment Loan Fund is hereby renamed the Predevelopment Loan Fund. (b) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all money in the fund, including any interest on loans made from the fund, is hereby continuously appropriated to the department for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, together with interest as provided in that section. The fund shall be a revolving loan fund that shall be used to make predevelopment loans and land purchase loans to eligible sponsors for assisted housing for occupancy primarily by persons of low income. (c) All interest, dividends, and pecuniary gains from investments or deposits of moneys in the fund shall accrue to the fund, notwithstanding Section 16305.7 of the Government Code. There shall be paid into the fund all of the following: (1) Any moneys appropriated and made available by the Legislature for the purposes of the fund. (2) Any moneys that the department receives in repayment of loans made from the fund, including any interest on loans made from the fund. (3) Any other moneys that may be made available to the department for the purposes of this chapter from any other source. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on the effective date of this subdivision, or as otherwise specified in this section, the following fund balances, as well as any subsequent income derived from loans, including principal and interest, or grants made for the programs identified below, shall be transferred from the funds in which they are currently deposited into the Predevelopment Loan Fund: (1) Any funds remaining in the Rural Predevelopment Loan Fund established by Section 50516 and any repayments of these funds. (2) Any unencumbered funds remaining for the preservation predevelopment loans authorized by and subject to Item 2240-101-0001 of the Budget Act of 1999 and Item 2240-106-0001 of the Budget Act of 2000 and deposited in the Rental Housing Construction Fund established by Section 50740 and any repayments of these loaned funds. (3) All funds appropriated by and subject to Item 2240-106-0001 of the Budget Act of 2001. (4) Any unencumbered funds remaining and any income and repayments from these loaned funds made for the jobs-housing predevelopment loans authorized by Item 2240-114-0001 of the Budget Act of 2000 to the extent that those funds remain unencumbered in the Rental Housing Construction Fund established by Section 50740. (5) Any unencumbered funds, or any loan repayments, of the former Urban Predevelopment Loan Program that may have been received on or after June 30, 1999, and transferred or deposited into the Rental Housing Construction Fund established by Section 50740. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 7. Effective October 1, 2001.)
50532.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. )
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The department must administer the fund under specific loan, security, investment, reporting, and distribution rules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.5. Predevelopment Loans [50530 - 50532] ( Heading of Chapter 3.5 amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 4. ) ## 50532. The fund shall be administered by the director and any persons within the department designated by the director, in accordance with all of the following requirements: (a) The department shall not commit more than 20 percent of the total moneys appropriated to the fund to any single borrower at any point in time. (b) The department shall require adequate security for all loans made from the fund. For the purposes of this subdivision, “adequate security” includes, but need not be limited to, a security interest in any property purchased with fund moneys, a promissory note, or an assignment of a land option, except that in the case of Indian trust land a mortgage on a leasehold interest in the property shall be acceptable. (c) No predevelopment loan may be made pursuant to this chapter unless the department may reasonably anticipate that a commitment can be obtained by an eligible sponsor for construction financing or long-term financing that will permit occupancy primarily by persons of low income, as specified in subdivision (b) of Section 50531. The department may make land purchase loans to eligible sponsors to enable those sponsors to exercise options or to purchase land on which no option can be obtained even though the sponsor is not able at the time the loan is made to proceed with the development of assisted housing on the purchased site. If the eligible sponsor is unable to proceed with the development of assisted housing on the purchased site within three years of its acquisition, the sponsor, upon demand of the department, shall convey the site to the department. The department shall dispose of the site in accordance with subdivision (o) of Section 50406, and the net proceeds shall be paid into the fund. (d) The department may establish alternate project selection processes, threshold requirements, and priorities for funds appropriated for special purposes. These alternate processes, requirements, and priorities shall be tied to the specific needs and objectives for which the funds have been appropriated. (e) The department shall, from time to time, direct the Treasurer to invest moneys of the fund which are not required for its current needs in eligible securities which the department designates from among those specified in Section 16430 of the Government Code. The department may direct the Treasurer to deposit moneys from the fund in interest-bearing accounts in state or national banks or other financial institutions having principal offices in this state. The department may alternatively require the transfer of moneys in the fund to the Surplus Money Investment Fund for investment pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 16470) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. All interest, dividends, and pecuniary gains from those investments or deposits shall accrue to the fund. (f) In complying with Section 50408, the department shall also report annually to the Legislature and the Governor on the administration of the fund. The report shall include, but need not be limited to, all of the following information: (1) The number of units assisted. (2) The average income of households assisted and the distribution of annual incomes among assisted households. (3) The rents in assisted units. (4) The number and amount of loans made to each eligible sponsor in the preceding year. (5) Data on the number of delinquencies and defaults. (6) Recommendations, as needed, to improve the operation of the fund. (7) The number of loans made at interest rates lower than 7 percent per annum, and the income of households assisted by those loans. (8) The public transportation services conveniently available to assisted households. (9) The number of manufactured housing units assisted under Section 50531 and this section. (10) The location, size, and cost of land, and option rights purchased with land purchase loans. (g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the balance of any loan made from the fund or its predecessor fund which remains unpaid on September 22, 1983, except any portion which is delinquent, and all loans made from the fund on or after that date, shall bear interest at a rate of 3 percent per annum. (2) The department may reduce or eliminate interest on the loans, if, in the exercise of sound discretion, the department determines that action is necessary for the provision of decent housing to very low income households, as described in Section 50105. However, if the department eliminates interest on a loan, it shall charge a loan origination fee not to exceed 2 percent of the loan amount. (h) To the extent feasible, the department shall ensure a reasonable geographic distribution of the funds. Other things being equal, the department shall give priority to assisting development that meets either of the following requirements: (1) It will be located in public transit corridors. (2) It will be used for the preservation and acquisition of existing government-assisted rental housing at risk of conversion to market-rate use. Within this category, the department shall give priority to those applications that include matching financing from local redevelopment agencies or federal programs. (i) The department may make predevelopment loans or land purchase loans for the development of mobilehome parks and manufactured housing subdivisions. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 395, Sec. 8. Effective October 1, 2001.)
5054.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The remedies for collecting and enforcing rates can be used in more than one way, and a governing body may decide whether to use them alternatively or consecutively.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5054. The remedies specified for collecting and enforcing rates are cumulative and may be pursued alternatively or may be used consecutively when the governing body so determines. If any remedy is invalid, all valid remedies shall remain effectual. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50540.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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This chapter may be cited as the Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50540. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
50541.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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The Legislature states findings about California’s housing shortage, the need for more housing near jobs and transit, and the value of compact, mixed-use development.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50541. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Despite strong economic growth and record-level unemployment in most areas of the state, California has fallen seriously short of its policy of providing every California family with the opportunity to live in decent, affordable housing in a suitable living environment. (b) The Department of Finance estimates that to meet California’s housing need, 230,000 new residential units per year must be built. (c) For each of the last eight years, California has produced only 50 percent of the housing to meet its need, resulting in a critical accumulated deficit. (d) Although the lack of sufficient housing is a statewide problem cutting across all geographic areas and income categories, it is most severe in strong economic job center markets where high housing costs make it extremely difficult for working-class Californians to afford a home. (e) Increasingly, due to high housing costs and constraints on regulatory development policy, California workers are forced to seek homeownership opportunities further and further away from their places of employment. (f) Conversely, many communities where land is more available and less expensive are located long distances from high-growth job centers. Those developments are occupied predominantly by commuters who travel long distances outside of the communities in which they live and inflate the price of housing. (g) The exportation of housing demand to outlying areas, including agricultural areas, carries with it definite environmental and quality of life consequences. (h) Throughout the state, major investments have been, and are being made, in public transit infrastructure. The use of this infrastructure depends on local decisions about the location of jobs and housing to better manage traffic flow and to direct new development and fiscal resources to revive existing urban centers, especially central business districts and infill sites. (i) Ensuring that transit facilities are surrounded by compact, mixed-use development is a key to increasing transit ridership and reducing reliance on the automobile for all trips. However, neighborhood concerns, complex ownership issues, and local government preference for major sales tax generators make the planning and environmental clearance process for transit-oriented communities very expensive and time-consuming. Investment in pedestrian-friendly, compact transit-village development will reduce long-term infrastructure costs associated with accommodating new highways and roadways. (j) The failure to provide California’s growing workforce an affordable place to live close to one’s place of employment is viewed by business, environmental, civic, and labor leaders as a serious threat to sustaining long-term economic prosperity and environmental quality. (k) Communities need effective tools to promote and reward development in job centers of the state, to reward the development of affordable infill housing as well as mixed-use development that includes housing close to transit, within urbanized areas, and to attract and add employment to areas that lack a sufficient employment base. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
50542.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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This section states the Legislature’s intent to promote housing construction, attract business and jobs, and support local governments with state funding in targeted areas.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50542. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter: (a) To develop an incentive-based strategy to encourage the construction of housing in those areas of the state that over the last decade have experienced the greatest increase in job growth but have not kept pace with necessary housing. This may include the construction of infill housing and transit-oriented development that includes housing, within existing urbanized areas. (b) To attract new business and new jobs to areas that lack a sufficient employment base in relation to the housing they already provide. (c) To provide local governments with state funding to reward the approval and construction of housing, particularly housing for California’s working class, in strategically defined areas. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)
50542.1.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Account is created as a special fund in the State Treasury, and its money may be used only for listed housing-related purposes after legislative appropriation.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50542.1. (a) The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Account is hereby created as a special fund in the State Treasury. All money in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Housing and Community Development for the following purposes: (1) To make grants to local agencies pursuant to Section 50543. (2) To make grants to cities, counties, and cities and counties pursuant to Section 50544. (3) For transfer to the Rental Housing Construction Fund pursuant to Sections 50543 and 50545. (4) For the related administrative expenses of the department. (b) There shall be paid into the fund, the following moneys: (1) Any moneys that may be made available by the Legislature for the purposes of the fund. (2) Any other moneys that may be made available to the department for the purposes of this chapter from any other source or sources. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 665, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2001.)
50543.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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This section requires the department to give grants to local agencies, set grant rules, and report to the Legislature by specified dates.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50543. (a) Five million dollars ($5,000,000) of the funds appropriated for purposes of this chapter in Item 2240-114-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2000 shall be transferred to the Rental Housing Construction Fund created pursuant to Section 50740 to be used pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c). (b) The department shall provide state grants to local agencies to assist them in attracting new business and jobs in “housing rich” communities that lack an adequate employment base to match the amount and cost of housing in those communities. (c) A local agency that has completed an economic development strategic plan may apply for a grant to create an economic development strike team to assist the local agency in better targeting and coordinating outreach to employers who may choose to locate jobs within the community. (d) In order to be eligible for a grant pursuant to this section, a local agency shall have an adopted housing element that the department has determined pursuant to Section 65585 of the Government Code to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (e) The department shall establish maximum grant amounts and establish an appropriate process for evaluating need and making grant awards. (f) No later than December 31, 2002, the department shall provide an interim report to the Legislature indicating the progress of the program established by this section, including the number of jurisdictions accessing the program. No later than December 31, 2005, the department shall provide a final report with updates to the data contained in the interim report and a description of the achievements by local agencies participating in the program. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 665, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.)
50544.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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This section creates a housing grant program and sets conditions local governments must meet to qualify, including housing-element compliance and increased residential building permits.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50544. (a) One hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) of the funds transferred for purposes of this chapter in Item 2240-114-0001 of the Budget Act of 2000, any funds transferred in Item 2240-114-0001 and appropriated pursuant to Item 2240-114-3006 in the Budget Act of 2001, and any funds appropriated thereafter for the purposes of this section shall be used to award incentive grants to cities, counties, and city and counties to be used for any project, service, or other local need determined by the city, county, or city and county to be in the community’s best interest. Grants shall be provided through a grant agreement that requires the recipient to provide to the department a report on the number of residential building permits issued during the reporting period, the number of certificates of occupancy issued for those units, and the services provided or amenities purchased or built. The department may operate this program through at least one annual allocation. In addition, because housing production may be affected by economic factors during the course of any allocation year, the department may, if it deems necessary, reasonably adjust incentive criteria to meet the intent of this section and allow funding to remain available for subsequent annual funding cycles upon expenditure authorization by the Legislature. (b) To be eligible for a grant pursuant to this section, a local government shall do both of the following: (1) By the end of the calendar year in which unit production is to be counted (hereafter referred to as “allocation reporting year”), have an adopted housing element that the department has determined pursuant to Section 65585 of the Government Code to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code. (2) Have a demonstrable and significant increase in the issuance of residential building permits issued between January 1 and December 31 of the allocation reporting year over the average number of building permits issued annually for the most recent 36-month period that can be calculated prior to the allocation reporting year. This calculation shall be adjusted for incorporations and annexations. The department shall establish a benchmark level to be achieved in order to establish eligibility for funding based on criteria including a survey of economic forecasts to be conducted by the Department of Finance no later than November 30 of the year prior to the reporting year for any year in which the program is to be operated. (c) Grant amounts shall be determined as a per-unit incentive weighted for high, medium, and low employment demand areas. In addition, the department shall provide additional incentives for units in projects within eligible communities that meet criteria designed to encourage planning priorities such as affordability, multifamily housing, and infill development. The department shall establish the definitions and measurement specifications for the incentive criteria to be used to determine grant amounts that are easily and objectively verifiable. (d) Funding shall be provided as soon after January 1 of the year following the allocation reporting year, as is reasonably possible, allowing time for receipt by the Department of Finance of yearend production figures as well as other information necessary to apply the established criteria. If all funds are not expended after the end of the calendar year in which housing production is counted, the department may continue the program into the following year if it determines there are adequate appropriated funds to administer the program. If residential production within eligible jurisdictions exceeds the department’s projections, per-unit incentives shall be prorated within the appropriated funding amount. (e) The department shall solicit and consider comments from interested parties on the criteria that shall be used for determining the amount of funds granted per unit. The department may deny funding to any jurisdiction that it determines, based on reasonable evidence, failed to issue residential building permits on a timely basis between the effective date of this chapter and January 1, 2001, or, where the department determines, upon reasonable evidence, that the jurisdiction inappropriately withheld the issuance of building permits so that it could be counted in a subsequent allocation reporting year. (f) No later than December 31, 2002, and on December 31 of each subsequent year in which funds are expended, the department shall provide an interim report to the Legislature indicating the benchmark levels of production established, the number of jurisdictions accessing the program, the number of residential units building permits issued above the established benchmark, and the success of the additional incentives in achieving state housing policies. When all funds have been expended, the department shall provide a final report with updates to the data contained in the previous reports, a description of the achievements and expenditures by local governments through the program and information regarding the number of certificates of occupancy issued in relation to the residential building permits issued. The report shall be issued within twelve months following the final allocation of funds. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 503, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
50545.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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The department may set interest rates between 3% and 7% for these loans, projects must be within one-half mile of a transit station, and awards must require a 50% local match.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50545. Five million dollars ($5,000,000) of the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter in Item 2240-114-0001 of the Budget Act of 2000 shall be transferred to the Rental Housing Construction Fund created pursuant to Section 50740 to be used for predevelopment loans pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 50530), subject to the following provisions: (a) All projects shall be located within one-half mile of an existing or planned transit station proposed for development. For these purposes, a transit station is a site where two or more mass transit modes, or one transit mode with three or more mass transit lines, are accessible to the public. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may establish interest rates between 3 and 7 percent based on the department’s analysis of project need. (c) In addition to the activities eligible under the Predevelopment Loan Program, funds awarded pursuant to this section may be used for master environmental impact reports or other environmental documents that would access potential impacts in advance and propose measures to mitigate negative impacts. (d) Awards made pursuant to this section shall require a 50 percent match from the local agency in which the site is located. (e) In addition to those eligible sponsors specified in subdivision (e) of Section 50530.5, eligible sponsors shall include limited liability companies and limited partnerships where all managing members or general partners are nonprofit organizations. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 593, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2004.)
50546.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. )
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The department’s administrative expenses must stay within 3% of the amount available for this chapter, and the department may administer the chapter’s programs under certain guidelines.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.7. The Jobs-Housing Balance Improvement Program [50540 - 50546] ( Chapter 3.7 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 80, Sec. 2. ) ## 50546. (a) The administrative expenses of the department shall not exceed 3 percent of the amount available for the purposes of this chapter. (b) The department may administer the programs set forth in this chapter pursuant to guidelines that shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 665, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.)
5055.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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A bond holder may compel use of the chapter’s remedies until the bonds’ principal and interest are fully paid.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5055. Until the principal and interest of the bonds are fully paid any holder of any bond outstanding at any time may compel the use of any or all of the remedies provided in this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.8. Workforce Housing Reward Program [50550 - 50550.2] ( Chapter 3.8 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. )
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This section establishes the Workforce Housing Reward Program and assigns administration to the department.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.8. Workforce Housing Reward Program [50550 - 50550.2] ( Chapter 3.8 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. ) ## 50550. There is hereby established the Workforce Housing Reward Program, to be administered by the department for the purpose of providing local assistance to cities, counties, and cities and counties that provide land use approval to housing developments affordable to very low and low-income households. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.8. Workforce Housing Reward Program [50550 - 50550.2] ( Chapter 3.8 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. )
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The department must give local assistance grants to qualifying cities, counties, or city and counties for certain affordable housing developments when funds are available.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.8. Workforce Housing Reward Program [50550 - 50550.2] ( Chapter 3.8 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. ) ## 50550.1. (a) To the extent that funds are available, the department shall provide local assistance grants to a city, county, or city and county that issues a building permit for a housing development consisting of newly constructed units that are affordable to very low or low-income households if all of the following conditions are met: (1) Final land use approval was granted to the development on or after January 1, 2004. (2) (A) In the case of rental units, the development is subject to a regulatory agreement recorded against the property that obligates the owner to maintain rents on the restricted units at levels affordable to very low or low-income households for at least 55 years. (B) In the case of ownership housing, units shall be initially sold to households of low or very low income at an affordable housing cost. If public funds are used to achieve an affordable housing cost, then upon the sale of an assisted unit to a low- or very low income household, the public entity shall ensure the repayment of the public funds and reuse of those funds for affordable housing for a period of at least 20 years. The proposed mechanism for restrictions of ownership units shall be consistent with criteria established by the department and specified in the Notice of Funding Availability. (3) By the end of the 12-month period covered by the Notice of Funding Availability, the city, county, or city and county has an adopted housing element that the department has found pursuant to Section 65585 of the Government Code to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Article 10.6 (commencing with Section 65580) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code and has submitted to the department the annual progress report required by Section 65400 of the Government Code within the preceding 12 months. (b) For each year that funds are available, the department shall issue a Notice of Funding Availability to cover permits issued during a 12-month time period. The department shall accept applications at the close of the 12-month period. Grant amounts shall be determined as a per-bedroom incentive for each unit restricted for very low and low-income households. For the purposes of this section single-room occupancies and studio apartments shall be considered as one-bedroom units. The grant for very low income units shall be greater than the grant for low-income units. If the eligibility for funds exceeds the amount of funding available for this program, the department shall reduce all grants proportionally. (c) A city, county, or city and county that qualified for a grant from the Jobs-Housing Balance Incentive Grant Program pursuant to Section 50544 during the 2001 calendar year shall receive an additional amount of funds for each bedroom that qualifies under this section. The department shall determine the amount of the bonus grant to be awarded pursuant to this subdivision. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.8. Workforce Housing Reward Program [50550 - 50550.2] ( Chapter 3.8 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. )
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Grant money must be used for community-benefiting capital assets, the department may deny funding to certain jurisdictions, and the department must adopt program guidelines that are exempt from a specified Government Code chapter.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.8. Workforce Housing Reward Program [50550 - 50550.2] ( Chapter 3.8 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. ) ## 50550.2. (a) Grants provided pursuant to this chapter shall be used for the construction or acquisition of capital assets as set forth in Section 16727 of the Government Code that serve to benefit the community. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, traffic improvements, neighborhood parks, bike paths, libraries, school facilities, play areas, community centers, and police and fire stations. (b) The department may deny funding to any jurisdiction that it determines, based on reasonable evidence, failed to grant final land use approval for eligible developments on a timely basis between January 1, 2003, and January 1, 2004. (c) The department shall adopt guidelines for the operation of the program. The guidelines shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 482, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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After rates are fixed, any person may pay the rates under protest and sue the governing body in superior court for a refund if it refuses to return money.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Rates and Collection [5040 - 5056] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5056. After rates are fixed pursuant to this article, any person may pay such rates under protest and bring an action against the governing body in the superior court to recover any money which the governing body refuses to refund. Payments made and actions brought under this section, shall be made and brought in the manner provided for the payment of taxes under protest and actions for refund thereof in Article 2, Chapter 5, Part 9, Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, insofar as those provisions are applicable. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 865.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. )
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The department may approve certain loan restructurings and related investments, but projects restructured under this chapter must meet affirmative marketing and language-access rules.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. ) ## 50560. (a) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, the department may approve an extension of a department loan, the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, the subordination of a department loan to new debt, the payoff of a department loan in whole or part before the end of its term, the extraction of equity from a development for purposes set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 50406.4, or an investment of tax credit equity under one or more of the following rental housing finance programs: the original Rental Housing Construction Program established by Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 50735), the Special User Housing Rehabilitation Program established by Section 50670, the Deferred-Payment Rehabilitation Loan Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50660), the rental component of the California Natural Disaster Assistance Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50671), the State Earthquake Rehabilitation Assistance Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50671), the rental component of the California Housing Rehabilitation Program established by Section 50668.5, the component of the Rental Housing Construction Program funded with bond proceeds governed by Section 50771.1, the Family Housing Demonstration Program established by Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 50880), the Families Moving to Work Program established by Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 50880), the Multifamily Housing Program established by Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675), and any and all other multifamily housing loans funded or monitored by the department. (b) Once the department has approved a loan extension, reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, subordination, payoff of a department loan in whole or part before the end of its term, extraction of equity from a development for purposes set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 50406.4, or tax credit investment pursuant to this chapter, the statutes enumerated in subdivision (a), and the regulations or guidelines promulgated pursuant to these statutes, shall no longer apply to developments restructured pursuant to this chapter. These developments shall instead be governed by this chapter and guidelines adopted pursuant to subdivision (h). (c) All projects restructured pursuant to this chapter shall comply with the affirmative marketing and language accessibility requirements set forth in Section 50736 of this code and Section 65863 of the Government Code. (d) The department may approve an extension of a loan, the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, the subordination of a department loan to new debt, the payoff of a department loan in whole or part before the end of its term, the extraction of equity from a development for purposes set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 50406.4, or an investment of tax credit equity if it determines that the project has, or will have after rehabilitation or repairs, a potential remaining useful life equal to or greater than the term of the department’s regulatory agreement. Eligible uses of loan and equity sources under this subdivision include, but are not limited to, the purchase of a limited partner interest of a tax credit investor in the project, payment of any unpaid deferred developer fee for the project, payment for necessary repairs and rehabilitation of the project, and the establishment or replenishment of department-approved project reserves. (e) The department may subordinate its loan to refinance existing senior debt for eligible activities pursuant to subdivision (d) and to reimburse borrower advances for predevelopment costs, unreimbursed capital improvements, and unreimbursed operating deficits, only if it determines that the department’s security is not negatively impacted and the requirements of Section 50406.4 are satisfied, and provided that the reimbursements shall be subject to the guidelines adopted pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 50560. The department shall not withhold consent unreasonably. (f) If the extension of a department loan, the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, the subordination of a department loan to new debt, or an investment of tax credit equity will result in a rent increase for tenants of a development exceeding the annual adjustment to the tenants’ rents under the department’s regulatory agreement, except as reasonably necessary, in the sole discretion of the department, for the feasibility of the project, the department may only subordinate a loan to senior debt if necessary for the feasibility of a project and to fund reasonable rehabilitation or improvements including soft costs. The application to refinance shall include a third-party analysis that supports the need for refinancing. The department shall not approve the extraction of equity from a development for purposes set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 50406.4, if it will result in a rent increase for tenants of a development exceeding the annual adjustment to the tenants’ rents under the department’s regulatory agreement. (g) The department may approve additional senior debt only as necessary for eligible activities pursuant to subdivision (d), and only as necessary to finance rehabilitation or repairs, including soft costs, that are reasonable in size, scope, and cost, as determined by the department. In approving additional senior debt, the department may consider information from third-party capital needs assessment reports. (h) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide to the department the flexibility necessary to maintain the quality of the affordable rental housing units for which the state has already made a significant public investment. The department may implement this chapter through guidelines that shall not be subject to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. These guidelines shall be developed through the following process: (1) The department shall provide a notice of proposed action as described in Section 11346.5 of the Government Code to the public at least 21 days before the close of the public comment period. (2) The department shall schedule at least one public hearing as described in Section 11346.8 of the Government Code before the close of the public comment period. (3) The department shall maintain a rulemaking file as described in Section 11347.3 of the Government Code. (4) The final version of the guidelines shall be accompanied by a final statement of reason as described in subdivision (a) of Section 11346.9 of the Government Code. (5) The rules and guidelines shall be effective immediately upon adoption by the department. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 51. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. )
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The department may approve certain loan or regulatory-agreement extensions for rental housing developments, set related fees and interest, and impose rent-adjustment rules and tenant notices.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. ) ## 50561. (a) The department may approve an extension of an existing rental housing development loan or regulatory agreement, if the extension facilitates the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, the subordination of a department loan to new debt, the extraction of equity from a development for purposes set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 50406.4, or an investment of tax credit equity, only if the rental housing development is being operated in a manner consistent with the regulatory agreement and the development requires an extension in order to continue to operate in a manner consistent with this chapter. Each extension shall be for a period of not less than 10 years and each extension shall not exceed 55 years, or 58 years if needed to match the term of tax credit restrictions. The interest rate shall be 3 percent simple interest. All loan payments shall be deferred for the full term of the loan, except for residual receipts payments. These residual receipts payments shall be structured to avoid reducing the amount of payments on local public agency loans resulting solely from changes in the payment terms on the department’s loan, and not resulting from fees or other payments to the borrower, and shall otherwise be consistent with the provisions of the department’s Uniform Multifamily Regulations or successor regulations. The department may charge a monitoring fee to cover the aggregate monitoring costs it incurs from the date of the recordation of the loan or regulatory documents regarding any of the eligible activities pursuant to this subdivision, and may charge a transaction fee or other fee to cover its costs for processing restructuring transactions. The monitoring fees shall continue until the end of the term of the department regulatory agreement, notwithstanding any payoff of the department loan, and the monitoring fees shall not be diminished in the event of any paydown of the department loan. The department may waive or defer some or all fees, if it determines that a particular development or class of developments does not have the ability to make these payments, or if necessary, in the sole discretion of the department, for the feasibility of the project. In determining the fees and payments to be charged, the department shall seek to share monitoring activities with other regulatory agencies and to minimize the impact on tenants with the lowest incomes and on the capacity of the developments to support private debt or secure tax credit investments. (b) To the minimum extent necessary to support new debt to pay for rehabilitation, but not for extraction of equity, rents for assisted units in these developments may be adjusted pursuant to the department guidelines and Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. This rehabilitation shall be determined by the department to be demonstrably necessary, based on third-party assessment and on the department’s own inspection, if the department deems an inspection necessary. Assisted units in developments with a specific, department-approved plan to undertake the necessary rehabilitation, at a level that equals or exceeds the minimum per-unit rehabilitation cost standards under the low-income housing tax credit program, may be adjusted as follows: (1) For developments originally financed under the bond-funded component of the Rental Housing Construction Program pursuant to Section 50771.1, and the Family Housing Demonstration Program, rents may be increased up to a maximum of 30 percent of 60 percent of area median income, for units designated in the development’s original regulatory agreement as lower income units, and up to a maximum of 30 percent of 35 percent of area median income, for units designated in the development’s original regulatory agreement as very low income units. (2) For developments originally financed under other programs that calculate income levels and rent limits consistent with the calculation methodology used under the low-income housing tax credit program and the Multifamily Housing Program, the income and rent limits under those programs shall be preserved in accordance with the applicable requirements of those programs, and rent increases shall be subject to the applicable requirements of those programs, all to the extent that the income, rent, and rent increase requirements continue to apply to the developments under those programs. (3) Developments originally financed under other programs that require formula-based rents for at least 35 percent of the assisted units, or as specified in the original regulatory agreement governing the development, whichever is greater, shall be restricted to the midlevel target used by the Multifamily Housing Program. Rents for the balance of the assisted units may be increased up to a maximum of 30 percent of 60 percent of area median income. For purposes of this paragraph, “midlevel target used by the Multifamily Housing Program” shall mean either of the following: (A) For counties with an area median income of 110 percent or less of state median income, it shall mean 30 percent of 30 percent of state median income, expressed as a percentage of area median income. (B) For counties with an area median income that exceeds 110 percent of the state median income, it shall mean 30 percent of 35 percent of state median income, expressed as a percentage of area median income. (c) Rent increases for tenants living in assisted units at the time of restructuring pursuant to this chapter shall be limited as follows: (1) For existing tenants with incomes not exceeding 35 percent of area median income, increases shall be limited to 5 percent per year, until the rents reach the levels set under subdivision (b). (2) For existing tenants with incomes exceeding 35 percent of area median income, increases shall be limited to 10 percent per year, until they reach the levels specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50561. (3) It is the intent of the Legislature that rent increases for existing tenants authorized by this subdivision shall not be greater than necessary to ensure the financial feasibility of the project. The projected maximum rent for tenants in assisted units, as determined by subdivision (b), shall not exceed 50 percent of the household’s actual income. This requirement shall be applied using maximum rent levels and household incomes determined at the time of restructuring or at the time of the department’s approval of the restructuring. (4) If the refinance of a loan results in a rent increase, the project sponsor shall provide tenants with the following notifications: (A) Notice six months before the scheduled rent increase with an estimate of the amount of the increase. (B) Notice 90 days before the actual increase with the exact amount of the new rent. (d) If existing tenants move, the rent for these units may be increased immediately up to the level specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subdivision (b). The income limit for new tenants shall correspond with the rent limit set pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subdivision (b). (e) Once rents achieve the levels set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subdivision (b), income levels and rent limits shall be calculated consistent with the calculation methodology used under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and the Multifamily Housing Program, and rent increases shall be based on increases in the area median income. (f) Eligible households displaced as a result of rehabilitation pursuant to this section shall be accorded first priority in occupying comparable units in the development from which they were displaced, subsequent to rehabilitation. Tenants of rental housing developments repaired with assistance provided under this chapter who are temporarily or permanently displaced as a result of rehabilitation or other repair work, shall be entitled to relocation benefits pursuant to, and subject to, the requirements of Section 7260 of the Government Code. Sponsors of assisted rental housing developments shall be responsible for providing the benefits and assistance. The costs of the benefits and the assistance provided to tenants shall be eligible for funding by a loan provided pursuant to this section. (g) The guidelines adopted by the department pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 50560 shall be patterned after the regulations governing the Multifamily Housing Program, including the Uniform Multifamily Regulations, except that the department may adopt different standards for the following factors: (1) Commercial vacancy loss assumptions must reflect project operating history. (2) Debt service coverage ratios. (3) Payment terms and principal amount of senior debt, considering financial market conditions, including costs and department risk, as determined by the department. (4) Developer fee limitations shall be consistent with California Tax Credit Allocation Committee regulations for inclusion in the basis for projects receiving 9 percent tax credits, for projects receiving the special rent increases contemplated by this chapter, and, consistent with the requirements of other funding sources, for projects not receiving special rent increases, but developer fees shall not exceed the amount allowed by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee regulations for projects receiving 9 or 4 percent tax credits, as applicable, and shall not exceed 25 percent of actual rehabilitation costs where there is no tax credit resyndication. Developer fees shall only be payable in the event of a resyndication involving major rehabilitation, as defined by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee in regulations. (5) Replacement reserve deposit amounts must be based on projected costs over 20 years, adjusted for inflation, and as shown in an independent replacement reserve analysis. (h) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section that the department shall manage its reserves for the original Rental Housing Construction Program in a manner that will allow for the continuation of benefits to current low-income tenants for the longest period of time possible up to the term of the original regulatory agreement or the depletion of the annuity funds, whichever occurs first. Accordingly, rents for those households in units subsidized by the annuity fund established pursuant to Section 50748 may be increased to 30 percent of household income. A household affected by the rent increase permitted by this subdivision shall be given at least 90 days advanced notice of the increase. (i) (1) The department shall, within available resources, post on its internet website information regarding household incomes and rents for developments approved for restructuring. (2) The information shall be provided within six months of a restructuring and, thereafter, no less than every three years. (3) The information shall include the following or similar information: (A) The monthly rent of each household at the time of restructuring. (B) The current monthly rent of each household. (C) The annual income of each household as a percentage of area median income at the time of restructuring. (D) The current income of each household as a percentage of area median income. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 52. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. )
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When certain loan or financing events happen, the department must create or amend a regulatory agreement with the development owner, and the owner must agree to related loan-document changes.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. ) ## 50562. (a) If a department loan is extended, subordinated, or paid off before the end of its term, the department approves the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, the department approves the extraction of equity from a development, or a new tax credit investment occurs, then the department shall enter into a new regulatory agreement with the development’s owner, or amend the existing agreement, and may add another regulatory agreement if the department determines it necessary. The agreement shall be binding upon the development’s owner and successors in interest upon sale or transfer of the development property, regardless of any prepayment of the loan. The agreement shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county in which the development is located. The new or amended regulatory agreement shall: (1) Set standards for tenant selection to ensure occupancy by the eligible households. (2) Govern the terms of occupancy agreements. (3) Restrict rents for assisted units, consistent with this chapter, and require reports to confirm all of the following: (A) Compliance with these rent restrictions. (B) The qualification of tenants under applicable income restrictions consistent with this chapter. (C) The special populations being served. (D) That any required tenant services are being provided consistent with this chapter. (4) Provide for periodic inspections by the department. (5) Require occupancy and financial reports, and financial audits for the development, unless waived by the department if the department loan is paid off and the waiver may be rescinded in the sole determination of the department. (6) Govern the use of operating income for the development, unless waived by the department if the department loan is paid off and the waiver may be rescinded in the sole determination of the department. (7) Govern the use of reserves for the development, unless waived by the department if the department loan is paid off and the waiver may be rescinded in the sole determination of the department. (8) Have a term for not less than the term of the loan, including any extension. (9) Include other provisions necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The development’s owner shall agree to replace or amend any other loan document to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 53. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. )
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The department may approve certain loan extensions or reinstatements for group homes, and rent and repayment terms are capped and conditioned in specified ways.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. ) ## 50563. (a) Sections 50560 and 50562 shall apply to the restructuring of loans for group homes, except as modified in this section. (b) The department may approve an extension of a department loan at the end of the current loan term to an existing owner of a group home, or the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan to an existing owner of a group home, as long as the group home is being operated in a manner consistent with the regulatory agreement and the group home requires an extension in order to operate in a manner consistent with this chapter. The extension may be for a period of no less than 10 years and up to 30 years. (c) The guidelines adopted by the department pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 50560 may simplify requirements as appropriate to group homes and may include a limitation on occupancy of vacant units or rooms to extremely low-income households, rent limitations appropriate to required income levels, requirements that property be maintained, financial reporting, and other provisions as determined necessary by the department. (d) Loan terms contained in the existing promissory note shall apply during the period of the loan extension. All unpaid principal and interest shall be due at the end of the extension. However, the department may require periodic payments of principal or interest, or both, during the extension period. If the borrower repays the loan prior to the end of the extension, regulatory requirements shall be removed. As necessary to generate sufficient revenue to cover the cost of processing loan transactions and long-term monitoring of program requirements, the department may also assess loan processing and monitoring fees. This subdivision shall not authorize a rent increase that exceeds 30 percent of the household’s actual income, based upon the most recent income certification. (e) Rent increases for tenants living in assisted units at the time of restructuring pursuant to this chapter shall be limited as follows: (1) For existing tenants with incomes not exceeding 30 percent of area median income, rent increases shall be limited to 5 percent per year until rents reach the levels for targeted income levels specified in the regulatory agreement. (2) For existing tenants with incomes exceeding 30 percent of area median income, rent increases shall be limited to 10 percent per year until rents reach the levels for targeted income levels specified in the regulatory agreement. (f) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter that the department shall manage its reserves for the original Rental Housing Construction Program in a manner that will allow for the continuation of benefits to current low-income tenants for the longest period of time possible up to the term of the original regulatory agreement or the depletion of the annuity funds. Accordingly, rent subsidies shall be continued only for units occupied by lower income tenants who were in residence at the time of the extension authorized under this section and rents for those households shall be increased to 30 percent of household income. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 680, Sec. 4. (AB 2161) Effective January 1, 2015.)
50564.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. )
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The department may extend certain department-funded owner loans, and may set related fees and guidelines.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. ) ## 50564. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may approve the extension of a loan to an owner who occupies his or her housing unit funded by the department under any of the following loan programs: the owner component of the California Natural Disaster Assistance Act Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50660), the California Homeownership Assistance Program established by Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 50775), the owner component of the California Housing Rehabilitation Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with 50668), the owner component of the Deferred Payment Rehabilitation Loan Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50660), the owner component of the State Earthquake Rehabilitation Assistance Program established by Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 50671), and the owner component of the Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program established by Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 50780). (b) A loan extension for a period of 10 years may be granted when the loan is due if the owner demonstrates that his or her household income is no more 50 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size, or if the department determines that it is not in the department’s interest to call the loan due. (c) Loan terms contained in the existing promissory note shall apply during the period of the loan extension. All unpaid principal and interest shall be due at the end of the extension. However, the department may require periodic payments of principal or interest, or both, during the extension period. If the borrower repays the loan prior to the end of the extension, program restrictions shall be removed. As necessary to generate sufficient revenue to cover the cost of processing loan transactions and long-term monitoring of program requirements, the department may also assess loan processing and monitoring fees. (d) The department may implement this section through guidelines that shall not be subject to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. (AB 1699) Effective January 1, 2013.)
50565.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. )
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This section defines “qualifying unpaid matured loan” and says a qualifying loan reinstatement is treated as if its term had been extended from the expired due date.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 3.9. Portfolio Restructuring [50560 - 50565] ( Chapter 3.9 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 780, Sec. 3. ) ## 50565. (a) For purposes of this chapter, “qualifying unpaid matured loan” shall mean either of the following: (1) A loan made pursuant to the programs listed in subdivision (a) of Section 50560 that is in material compliance, as determined by the department, with all loan terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, those required by the department loan documents or applicable statutes and regulations, or otherwise required by the department, other than having reached the due date of its promissory note without being paid. (2) A matured loan that is not in compliance, as described in paragraph (1), and is being transferred to another borrower approved by the department. (b) A reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan under this chapter shall be treated as if its term has been extended from the expired due date for purposes of calculating obligations of the borrower to the department. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 680, Sec. 5. (AB 2161) Effective January 1, 2015.)
5060.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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A district that owns or operates works may contract with certain other public entities to use the works, if the arrangement fits available capacity, does not impair usefulness, is approved by ordinance, and the contract term is not over 15 years.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5060. Any district owning or operating works may contract with one or more other cities, counties, sanitation districts, or sanitary districts for the use of the works, but only to the extent of their capacity and without impairing their usefulness, upon such terms and conditions as may be fixed and approved by ordinances of the respective contracting entities. Contracts shall not be made for a period of more than fifteen years nor in violation of the provisions of the ordinance authorizing the bonds. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
50600.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. )
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The Legislature states that California needs a short-term capital loan program to help keep assisted rental housing affordable and prevent conversion to market-rate housing.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. ) ## 50600. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) The federal Housing and Urban Development Department subsidizes over 147,000 units of California’s affordable rental housing. As the owners’ obligations expire, more than 19,000 of these units have already been converted to market-rate housing, and an additional 78,000 units are considered at risk of imminent conversion. In addition, more than 7,600 units financed with state and federal low-income housing tax credits will face some risk of conversion as the first generation of tax credit developments reach the expiration of their income and rent restrictions over the next five years. These at-risk units will likely convert to market-rate housing unless they are acquired by organizations that commit to maintaining their affordable rents. (b) The loss of these assisted units represents not only a loss of precious affordable housing stock and hardship and potential dislocation for tenants, 40 percent of whom are seniors, but also the loss of billions of dollars of federal housing assistance to California each year. (c) This looming loss of affordable rental housing is exacerbated by California’s failure to produce more than 50 percent of the new housing units needed to house the state’s population for each of the last eight years. The shortage is most strongly felt in the areas of low-cost housing for working families, people moving from welfare to work, and seniors and disabled people. (d) Affordable housing organizations that wish to purchase properties at risk of converting to market rate housing often do not have access to the short-term capital needed to purchase the properties quickly. This lack of short-term capital greatly reduces the likelihood that these properties will remain affordable. (e) The intent of this chapter is to create a short-term capital loan program to ensure that California’s supply of affordable housing is not depleted by the conversion of existing government-assisted rental housing to market-rate housing. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
50601.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. )
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The section creates the Preservation Opportunity Fund in the State Treasury and directs money in the fund to the department for this chapter’s purposes and program administration.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. ) ## 50601. (a) The Preservation Opportunity Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the department without regard to fiscal years for the purposes of this chapter and for costs incurred in administering the program. The combined administrative expenses of the department and the agency shall not exceed 5 percent of the funds deposited in the fund for the purposes of this chapter. (b) The following shall be paid into the fund: (1) Any money appropriated and made available by the Legislature for purposes of the fund. (2) Any money that the department or the agency receives in repayment of loans from the fund, including interest therefrom, except as provided in subdivision (f) of Section 50603. (3) Any other money that may be made available to the department for the purposes of this chapter from any other source. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 74, Sec. 50. Effective July 19, 2005.)
50602.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. )
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This section says the chapter uses the definitions from Chapter 2 of Part 1, with two exceptions.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. ) ## 50602. The definitions contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 50050) of Part 1 shall apply to this chapter, except as follows: (a) “Assisted housing development” has the same meaning as in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 65863.10 of the Government Code. (b) “Fund” means the Preservation Opportunity Fund created by Section 50601. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
50603.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. )
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This section creates the Preservation Opportunity Program and requires the department and agency to set up and administer loan terms for eligible assisted housing projects, with affordability and funding conditions.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. ) ## 50603. (a) There is hereby created the Preservation Opportunity Program. (b) The department shall contract with the agency for the administration of this section, and the agency shall establish the terms upon which loans may be made consistent with this section. (c) A project shall meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for a loan: (1) It shall be an assisted housing development. (2) The borrower shall, in conjunction with this loan, receive a loan from the agency’s Preservation Acquisition Program for the acquisition of this project. (3) The borrower shall agree to obligate itself and any successors in interest to maintain the affordability of the assisted housing development for households of very low, low, or moderate income for a term of not less than 30 years. To the extent economically feasible, the development shall be continuously occupied in the approximate percentages that those households have occupied that development as of the date of acquisition by the purchaser or the approximate percentages specified in existing federal, state, or locally imposed use restrictions, whichever is higher. This obligation shall be recorded at the close of escrow in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the development is located. In addition, the regulatory agreement shall contain provisions requiring the renewal of rental subsidies, if they are available and are provided at a level sufficient to maintain the project’s fiscal viability. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the future income restriction of units unrestricted under the new regulatory agreement required by this subdivision. (d) Projects that meet the requirements of subdivision (c) shall be evaluated for funding based on their ability to address the following priorities: (1) First priority shall be given to projects whose rent restrictions have expired or are eligible to expire within two years of application for a loan under this program. (2) Second priority shall be given to projects with rent restrictions expiring within five years. (e) The loans for assisted housing developments under this section shall include the following terms: (1) The agency shall determine the term of the loan. A loan may not exceed a term of two years, unless the agency determines, in its discretion, that a longer term is required to do both of the following: (A) To preserve the affordability of a project. (B) To ensure the financial viability of a project. (2) The rate of interest shall not exceed 3 percent per annum on the unpaid balance for that portion of the loan made with General Fund or general obligation bond moneys. The rate of interest for portions of the loan made with non-General Fund, nongeneral obligation bond moneys shall be established by the agency. (3) Simple interest shall accrue but be deferred until loan maturity or transfer of the property. (4) Any other terms and provisions that the agency may deem proper. (f) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50601, with the exception of five million dollars ($5,000,000), all money that the agency receives in repayment of loans made with funds from the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2002 shall be deposited into the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund created by Section 50661 for use in the Multifamily Housing Program. The five million dollars ($5,000,000) remaining in the Preservation Opportunity Fund and subsequent interest payments on loans made from this five million dollars ($5,000,000) shall be made available for the purposes of the Preservation Opportunity Program through at least December 31, 2008, at which time the agency may, based on an analysis of need, either continue to make these funds available for the purposes of the Preservation Opportunity Program or transfer all remaining funds to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund for use in the Multifamily Housing Program. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 74, Sec. 51. Effective July 19, 2005.)
50604.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. )
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This section creates the Interim Repositioning Program and requires the department to run it, choose one sponsor, and set loan terms. The sponsor must meet selection criteria, raise matching private capital, and use the funds for specified assisted-housing acquisitions and loans.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. ) ## 50604. (a) There is hereby created the Interim Repositioning Program, the purpose of which is to leverage private capital to increase the funding available to preserve at-risk housing. (b) The department shall administer this program and establish the terms upon which loans may be made consistent with this section. (c) The department shall select a single sponsor through a competitive process. The sponsor shall meet all of the following criteria: (1) Be a not-for-profit corporation based in California. (2) Demonstrate sufficient organizational stability and capacity to carry out the activity for which it is requesting funds, including the capacity to acquire, renovate, or rehabilitate, asset manage and property manage a portfolio of assisted housing developments, and, if applicable, to underwrite, close, and service loans. Capacity may be demonstrated by substantial successful experience performing similar activities, or through other means acceptable to the department. (3) Demonstrate a feasible strategy to meet the leveraging requirements of subdivision (g) within 60 days after being chosen as the sponsor. (4) Demonstrate past experience in the cost-effective use of public resources. (5) Submit a detailed business plan as to how the sponsor intends to meet the requirements of this section. The business plan shall include a description of appropriate financial controls, acquisition procedures, underwriting procedures, and internal controls. (d) The department shall give bonus points in the rating and ranking process to an applicant who can demonstrate letters of intent from private entities to provide capital to meet the leverage requirement of this section. (e) The department shall make a loan for a term of not more than five years to the project sponsor for the purposes of subdivision (i). (f) Principal and accumulated interest is due and payable upon completion of the term of the loan. The loan shall bear simple interest at a rate of 3 percent per annum on the unpaid principal balance. (g) Before expending any state funds, the sponsor shall raise at least three dollars ($3) of private capital as equity to match every dollar of Interim Repositioning Program loan proceeds. To be considered private capital, outside funds shall be committed for a term at least equal to the term of the loan made pursuant to this section and available to be used for the purposes of this section. If the sponsor is unable to meet these matching requirements within 60 days of selection as the sponsor, the loan shall be repaid with accumulated interest to the department, deposited in the fund, and made available to the next highest rated qualified project sponsor identified pursuant to subdivision (c). If, within 180 days, there is no remaining qualified project sponsor available, any unexpended funds shall be made available for the purposes of Section 50603. (h) Funds lent to the project sponsor pursuant to this section and the required private matching funds shall be used to finance up to 20 percent of the cost of acquiring an assisted housing development. (i) The sponsor shall use Interim Repositioning Program loan proceeds and the required private matching funds for the following purposes: (1) To acquire an assisted housing development in California for which rent restrictions have expired or are eligible to expire within five years of the date that the department chooses the sponsor. First priority shall be given to projects for which rent restrictions have expired or are eligible to expire within two years. (2) To make loans not to exceed a term of three years to any entity described in subdivision (d) of Section 65863.11 of the Government Code for the acquisition of an assisted housing development for which rent restrictions have expired or are eligible to expire within five years of the date the agency chooses the project sponsor. First priority for loans shall be given to projects for which rent restrictions have expired or are eligible to expire within two years. The rate of interest on loans made pursuant to this paragraph shall be equal to the lowest feasible rate sufficient to cover the cost of capital to the sponsor. (j) The sponsor, in the event he or she directly acquires an assisted housing development, or the borrower, if he or she has received a loan from the project sponsor pursuant to this section, shall agree to obligate himself or herself and any successors in interest to maintain the affordability of the assisted housing development for households of very low, low, or moderate income for a term of not less than 30 years. To the extent economically feasible, the development shall be continuously occupied in the approximate percentages that those households who have occupied that development as of the date of acquisition by the purchaser or the approximate percentages specified in existing federal, state, or locally imposed use restrictions, whichever is higher. This obligation shall be recorded at the close of escrow in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the development is located. In addition, the regulatory agreement shall contain provisions requiring the renewal of rental subsidies, if they are available and provided at a level sufficient to maintain the project’s fiscal viability. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require the future income restriction of units unrestricted under the new regulatory agreement required by this subdivision. (k) The department, in its loan agreement with the sponsor, shall establish a schedule for the timely expenditure of funds by the sponsor. ( l) The department shall select a sponsor for the purposes of this section within six months of the date funding becomes available. (m) The department may, upon consultation with interested parties, including potential applicants and housing advocates, administer this program through a notice of funding availability that shall not be subject to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
50605.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. )
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The department must include specified information in its last annual report to the Legislature by December 31, 2005.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Preservation Interim Loan Programs [50600 - 50605] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. ) ## 50605. The department shall include in its last annual report submitted to the Legislature, pursuant to Section 50408, on or before December 31, 2005, all of the following: (a) A general description of activities undertaken pursuant to this chapter. (b) For each project assisted pursuant to this chapter, a description of the expiration date of the project’s rent restrictions; the name and location of the purchaser; the acquisition price; the number of assisted units preserved; and the level of affordability maintained. (c) If the sponsor for the Interim Repositioning Program subsequently sells any projects, a description of the name and location of the purchaser, the purchase price, and the total transaction costs. (d) With respect to the Interim Repositioning Program, an evaluation of the sponsor’s success in leveraging private capital. (e) A comparison of the cost of preserving units under the Preservation Opportunity Program versus the Interim Repositioning Program. (f) If sufficient data exist, a comparison of the cost of preserving units with rent restrictions that have expired or are eligible to expire within two years versus units with rent restrictions that are eligible to expire within three to five years. (g) An overall assessment of the effectiveness of the Preservation Opportunity Program and the Interim Repositioning Program as tools for preserving affordable housing. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 721, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
50606.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. )
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The Legislature says this chapter is meant to give the department flexibility to help preserve affordable rental housing that has already received significant public investment.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. ) ## 50606. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide the department the flexibility necessary to maintain the supply and quality of the affordable rental housing units for which there has already been a significant public investment. (b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Potential conversion of affordable housing to market rate housing is an ongoing and critical statewide problem. (2) Additionally, loans made by the department that are reaching the end of their affordability periods are also at risk of converting to market rate rents. (3) Lack of access to financial resources to rehabilitate and extend the affordability periods of housing projects increases the risk of conversion to market rate rents. (4) As affordable housing converts to market rate rents, displaced tenants may be unable to obtain replacement affordable housing, which could exacerbate the state’s homelessness crisis. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
50607.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. )
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The department may use chapter funds to make loans or grants for qualifying affordable housing preservation work, and it may set related fees and guidelines.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. ) ## 50607. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature for purposes of this chapter, the department may make loans or grants, or both loans and grants, to rehabilitate, capitalize operating subsidy or replacement reserves for, and extend the long-term affordability of department-funded housing projects that have an affordability restriction that has expired, that have an affordability restriction with a remaining term of less than 10 years, or are otherwise at risk for conversion. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, if the department makes a loan or grant pursuant to this chapter to a project that has an existing loan issued by the department for a multifamily housing project, the department may additionally approve an extension of the existing loan, the reinstatement of a qualifying unpaid matured loan, the subordination of a loan made by the department to new indebtedness, or an investment of tax credit equity for purposes of funding necessary rehabilitation and extending the affordability of the project without complying with the requirements of Chapter 3.9 (commencing with Section 50560). The department may also forgive some or all of the accrued interest on the existing department loan if necessary to facilitate the department’s new rehabilitation loan. (c) The department may establish loan processing or transaction fees for loans or grants authorized by this chapter, as necessary, in an amount not to exceed the amount necessary to generate sufficient revenue to cover the cost of processing loan transactions under this chapter. However, the department may waive fees to the extent necessary for project feasibility. (d) The department may charge a monitoring fee in lieu of the required 0.42 percent per annum loan payments required by subdivision (a) of Section 50608. The department may capitalize fees authorized by this subdivision, at its discretion, as necessary to ensure the financial feasibility and long-term affordability of the project. All moneys set aside by the department to capitalize a monitoring fee pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited in the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund and, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated to the department for the purposes of the default reserve set forth in Section 50609. (e) The department may adopt guidelines to implement this chapter. Any guidelines adopted pursuant to this section are hereby exempted from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 12. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. )
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For loans under this chapter, the department must set payment and loan-limit rules, and the loans bear 3% simple interest.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. ) ## 50608. (a) For any loans issued pursuant to this chapter, principal and accumulated interest is due and payable upon completion of the term of the loan. The loan shall bear simple interest at the rate of 3 percent per annum on the unpaid principal balance. The department shall require annual loan payments in the minimum amount necessary to cover the costs of project monitoring. For the first 30 years of the loan term, the amount of the required loan payments shall not exceed 0.42 percent per annum. The department may, in its sole discretion, require a monitoring fee as authorized in Section 50607 in lieu of the required loan payment for a portion of or the full term of the loan. (b) All moneys received by the department in repayment of loans made pursuant to this chapter, including interest and payments in advance in lieu of future interest, shall be deposited in the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund established by Section 50661. Moneys deposited in that fund pursuant to this subdivision shall be used for purposes of the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675)). (c) The department may establish maximum loan-to-value requirements for some or all of the types of projects that are eligible for funding under this chapter. (d) The department shall establish per-unit and per-project loan limits for all project types. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 13. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. )
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The department may set aside up to 1.5% of chapter funds for a default reserve and may use those funds for defaults, foreclosure bids, or repairs to protected rental housing projects.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.5. Affordable Housing Preservation [50606 - 50609] ( Chapter 5.5 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. ) ## 50609. (a) The department may designate an amount not to exceed 1.5 percent of funds appropriated for use pursuant to this chapter for the purposes of curing or averting a default on the terms of any loan or other obligation by the recipient of financial assistance, or bidding at any foreclosure sale where the default or foreclosure sale would jeopardize the department’s security in the rental housing development assisted pursuant to this chapter. The funds so designated shall be known as the “default reserve.” (b) The department may use default reserve funds made available pursuant to this section to repair or maintain any rental housing development assisted pursuant to this chapter that was acquired to protect the department’s security interest. (c) The payment or advance of funds by the department pursuant to this section shall be exclusively within the department’s discretion, and no person shall be deemed to have any entitlement to the payment or advance of those funds. The amount of any funds expended by the department for the purposes of curing or averting a default shall be added to the loan amount secured by the rental housing development and shall be payable to the department upon demand. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 16. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The district’s governing body may set, change, and adjust service rates by ordinance for a lessee-district, and those rates are a lien on the served property.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5061. The governing body of the district may by ordinance establish, change, and adjust rates for the service rendered in the lessee-district by the works, against the owners of the premises served, in the manner provided for establishing, changing, and adjusting rates for the service rendered in the district where the works are owned and operated, and the rates constitute a lien on the property served, and shall be collected as provided for rates made by the owner-district. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. )
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This chapter may be cited as the Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. ) ## 50610. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. (SB 555) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. )
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This section states legislative findings about California’s housing affordability crisis and the intent to define and expand social housing.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. ) ## 50611. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The private housing market has failed to meet the needs of the vast majority of California residents, who are unable to afford market rents. Increasingly, housing speculation and financialization in the rental market is driving rents higher, even as new market-rate housing is produced. Today, more than one-quarter of California renters are severely rent burdened, meaning they spend over one-half of their income on rent alone, and the unaffordability of rents is a major driver of homelessness. (2) It is the goal of the state, as reflected in its Regional Housing Need Determination for the sixth Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) cycle, to create 2,500,000 new housing units, of which at least 1,000,000 must be affordable to households with low, very low, and extremely low incomes and of which an additional 400,000 must be affordable to households of moderate incomes. Together, housing affordable to lower and moderate households accounts for 58 percent of the overall projected housing need. (3) Affordable housing produced through the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program is an essential part of California’s housing stock, but is not sufficient to meet the need for housing affordable to those who cannot afford market rents. Moreover, the expiration of affordability covenants each year threatens to revert affordable units to market rents. (4) The solution to the intertwined crises of rental unaffordability and homelessness must include a robust sector of social housing that offers below-market rents affordable to households of all income levels who are unable to afford market rents and that is permanently shielded from the speculative market. This work can be accomplished only through a robust partnership between the state and the federal government, including a significant infusion of federal funding resources and policy reforms at both the state and federal levels. (5) California has a growing social housing sector, comprised of housing acquired, produced, and managed by public entities, public housing authorities, community land trusts, community development corporations, and nonprofit affordable housing developers. This bill will set California on a course to scale up its nascent social housing sector to meet the scale of the need, now and for future generations. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to define social housing, to identify tools to help achieve the state’s goals for lower and moderate-income housing by creating social housing through both new production and preservation of existing units and to evaluate potential future legislation based on a comprehensive study of resources, constraints, and opportunities for creating below market rate housing that includes both affordable and social housing options. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. (SB 555) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. )
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This section defines key terms for the chapter, including “affordable,” “public agency,” “social housing,” and related income categories.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. ) ## 50612. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Afford” and “affordable” mean that a household pays no more than 30 percent of its household income on rent. (b) “Affordable rent” has the same meaning as defined in Section 50675.2. (c) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (d) “Extremely low income” has the same meaning as the term “extremely low income households” is defined in Section 50106. (e) “Limited-equity housing cooperative” has the same meaning as the term is defined in Section 817 of the Civil Code. (f) “Low-income” has the same meaning as the term “lower income households” is defined in Section 50079.5. (g) “Mission-driven nonprofit entity” includes both of the following: (1) “Eligible nonprofit corporation” as defined in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 2924m of the Civil Code. (2) “Community land trust” as defined in Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (h) “Moderate income” has the same meaning as the term “persons and families of moderate income” is defined in Section 50093. (i) “Public agency” means the state, any county, city, city and county, district, redevelopment agency, housing authority, or any other political subdivision of the state. (j) “Social housing” means housing that meets all of the following requirements: (1) The housing units are owned and managed by a public agency, a local authority, a limited-equity housing cooperative, or a mission-driven nonprofit entity solely for the benefit of residents and households unable to afford market rent. (2) Each social housing development contains housing units that accommodate a mix of household income ranges, including extremely low, very low, low-, and moderate-income households unable to afford market rent. (3) Residents of the housing units enjoy full protection against termination without just cause or for any discriminatory, retaliatory, or other arbitrary reason, and shall be afforded due process prior to being subject to eviction procedures. (4) The housing units are protected for the duration of their useful life, and the land associated with the housing units is protected permanently, from being sold or transferred to any private person or for-profit entity or a public-private partnership. (5) Residents have the right to participate directly and meaningfully in decisionmaking affecting the operation and management of the housing units in which they reside. (k) “Social housing development” includes both newly constructed units of social housing and market units or other housing units preserved or rehabilitated as social housing. (l) “Study” means the California Social Housing Study required by Section 50613. (m) “Very low income” has the same meaning as the term “very low income households” is defined in Section 50105. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. (SB 555) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. )
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The department must complete a California Social Housing Study by December 31, 2026 and include it in the 2027 annual report.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 5.6. Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 [50610 - 50613] ( Chapter 5.6 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. ) ## 50613. (a) No later than December 31, 2026, the department shall complete a California Social Housing Study. The study shall consist of a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities, resources, obstacles, and recommendations for the creation of affordable and social housing at scale, to assist in meeting the need identified in the statewide projections for below market rate housing affordable to households with extremely low, very low, low, and moderate incomes in the sixth Regional Housing Needs Assessment cycle. The department shall enlist in the development of the study broad participation of residents unable to afford market rents and public agencies and mission-driven nonprofit entities. The study shall include both of the following: (1) An analysis of all of the following: (A) Funding, public lands, and other resources and opportunities that are, or can be made, available to achieve the goals. (B) The capacity and capacity building needs of public agencies and mission-driven nonprofit entities to achieve the goals. (C) Constraints and obstacles to achieving the goals, including capital financing and long-term operations and maintenance needs. (D) The range of models for creating social housing that are currently in practice, or that public agencies or mission-driven nonprofit entities plan to implement both inside and outside California, including the opportunities, needs, and potential for creating social housing at various income levels specific to each model. (E) Tenant protections consistent with each model analyzed pursuant to subparagraph (D) that provide long-term stability, including the most protective provisions feasible. (F) The impacts on job creation and local economies that could be achieved by using locally based, union-represented workforces for construction and maintenance of social housing. (G) Federal funding, resources, and policy initiatives required to meet the housing needs projected by the sixth Regional Housing Needs Assessment cycle. (H) Any other subjects the department identifies through the course of preparing this study that would contribute to meeting the housing needs projected by the sixth Regional Housing Needs Assessment cycle. (2) Recommendations to the state based on the study for all of the following: (A) Utilizing the funding, public lands, and other resources and opportunities to meet the housing needs projected by the sixth Regional Housing Needs Assessment cycle, to create housing affordable to households with moderate, low, very low, and extremely low incomes, including social housing, in collaboration between public agencies and mission-driven nonprofit entities, with a portion of the goal allocated to each model for creating social housing analyzed pursuant to subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1). (B) Removing constraints and obstacles to achieving the goals, including constraints on the use of public land and public funding that do not require legislative action. (C) Making additional resources available, including potential revenue sources for a social housing fund, including federal funding sources that are necessary. (D) Removing constraints and obstacles to the goals. (E) Creating new housing development and property management capacity at the state level, including a state Social Housing Authority. (b) The department shall include the study completed pursuant to this section in the annual report for the 2027 calendar year required by Section 50408. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. (SB 555) Effective January 1, 2024.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The owner-district, the lessee-district, or both must construct the needed connecting sewer works under the contract’s terms. The owner-district’s share of the cost may be paid from bond proceeds unless the ordinance says otherwise.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5062. The necessary intercepting sewers and appurtenant works for connecting the works of the owner-district with the sewerage system of the lessee-district shall be constructed by the owner-district or the lessee-district, or both, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the contract, and the cost or that part of the cost which is to be borne by the owner-district may be paid as part of the cost of the works from the proceeds of the bonds unless otherwise provided by the ordinance. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
5063.
## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. )
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The owner-district must deduct lessee-district payments from costs, and user rates are generally barred unless the works were acquired with bonds and users receive additional benefits.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 - 6127] ( Division 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600 - 6127] ( Heading of Part 3 amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 420. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Sewer Revenue Bonds [4950 - 5072] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Leases [5060 - 5063] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) ## 5063. The income received by the owner-district under the contract shall, if so provided in the ordinance, be deemed to be a part of the revenue of the works. The owner-district shall deduct from the whole cost and expenses such part as shall be paid by the lessee-district pursuant to the provision of the contract; but no rates shall be imposed or collected from the users of the works or portions thereof except in cases where the works or portions thereof have been acquired by means of the bonds, and unless additional benefits will be derived by the users as a result of the contract. In that case the rates shall be only sufficient to cover the value of the additional benefits. (Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.)
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## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 6. CalHome Program [50650 - 50650.8] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 84, Sec. 2. )
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This section states the Legislature’s findings and the purpose of the CalHome Program: to support existing homeownership programs for lower and very low income households, and in some disaster cases households at or below moderate income.

## Health and Safety Code - HSC ## DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 - 54913] ( Division 31 repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610. ) ## PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400 - 50899.7] ( Heading of Part 2 amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 996. ) ## CHAPTER 6. CalHome Program [50650 - 50650.8] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 84, Sec. 2. ) ## 50650. The Legislature finds and declares as follows: (a) An adequate supply of safe and affordable housing is the foundation for strong and sustainable communities. Owner occupied housing is a key housing resource, contributing to neighborhood stability as well as economic vitality. (b) In California, homeownership is beyond the reach of a large segment of the population. There are also many homeowners who lack the resources to make necessary repairs to their homes, or who would welcome the opportunity to share them with suitable tenants. (c) Reflecting California’s diversity, there is a variety of proven approaches to the promotion of homeownership within the state. The purpose of the CalHome Program established by this chapter is to support existing homeownership programs aimed at lower and very low income households, and in the case of a disaster, as defined in Section 8680.3 of the Government Code, households at or below moderate income, and operated by private nonprofit and local government agencies, and thereby to increase homeownership, encourage neighborhood revitalization and sustainable development, and maximize use of existing homes. (d) The CalHome Program is intended to take the place of the Senior Citizens’ Shared Housing Program established by Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 50533), which is repealed by the act enacting this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 159, Sec. 15. (AB 101) Effective July 31, 2019.)

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