Local government: nuisance abatement.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill allows cities and counties in California to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect costs and fines related to addressing nuisances. It would authorize these methods until January 1, 2035, and requires cities to establish a process for hardship waivers to reduce fines for low-income individuals. Recovered funds must be used for streamlining housing permits or establishing revolving loan funds for affordable housing. The bill also mandates a 60-day notice period before imposing penalties, except in cases of immediate danger.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and counties to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect costs and fines.
- Authorizes these methods until January 1, 2035.
- Requires cities to create a hardship waiver process to reduce fines for low-income individuals (income up to 200% of the federal poverty line).
- Specifies that recovered funds must be used for housing development permits or revolving loan funds.
- Mandates a 60-day notice period before imposing penalties, except in cases of immediate danger.
- Provides for the transfer of abatement costs to the unsecured roll if property is sold to a bona fide purchaser.
- Allows for the delegation of hearing responsibilities to designated hearing boards or officers.
- Requires the collection of fines and penalties related to nuisance abatement only for violations involving electrical, plumbing, or structural issues posing a health or safety risk.
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