Department of Housing and Community Development.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill updates regulations for homeless shelters in California to improve safety and oversight. It requires cities and counties to conduct annual inspections of shelters, prominently display occupant rights information, and address substandard conditions promptly. The bill also expands the Department of Housing and Community Development’s authority to provide loans and grants to rehabilitate and maintain affordable housing projects, prioritizing those at risk of losing affordability. Furthermore, it mandates annual reporting on shelter inspections and violations to the department.
Key provisions
- Requires annual inspections of all homeless shelters by local cities and counties.
- Mandates prominent display of occupant rights and complaint procedures at shelters.
- Authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development to provide loans and grants for rehabilitating and preserving affordable housing in shelters.
- Prioritizes loans and grants for shelters facing affordability restrictions or conversion to market-rate housing.
- Requires shelters to provide written notice of occupant rights to new residents.
- Establishes a reporting system for cities and counties regarding shelter complaints and violations.
- Allows for recovery of attorney’s fees and costs for plaintiffs who successfully sue to enforce shelter standards.
- Authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development to bring civil actions to enforce shelter regulations.
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