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This bill addresses housing protections for single-room occupancy (SRO) units and homeless individuals, making several key provisions. The bill allows cities and counties to reduce the number of required replacement units when rehabilitating existing SRO buildings under certain conditions, such as converting units to studios with private bathrooms and kitchens. It establishes detailed requirements for these conversions, including maintaining affordable rent levels, providing a right of first refusal to displaced occupants, and limiting rent increases for returning tenants. The bill also expands eligibility criteria for homeless individuals seeking housing in rehabilitated or replacement SRO units, broadly defining homelessness to include people who were previously in supportive housing programs or transferring from other SRO buildings undergoing renovation. Additionally, the bill prohibits requiring these individuals to be referred through a coordinated entry system, giving them more direct access to housing. The legislation aims to protect low-income and vulnerable residents during housing redevelopment processes, ensuring they have opportunities to remain in their communities and access affordable housing options.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

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