Bill > AB1529

This bill is an omnibus housing legislation that makes several technical and substantive changes to housing-related laws across multiple sections of California's Civil, Government, and Health and Safety Codes. The bill modifies provisions related to tenant protections, affordable housing development, rental restrictions, and migrant farm labor housing. Key provisions include updating notice requirements for assisted housing developments, clarifying the process for potential property sales or terminations of rental restrictions, specifying how affordable rent is calculated for different income levels, and establishing a process for identifying potential sites for permanent farmworker housing. For example, the bill requires owners of assisted housing developments to provide more comprehensive notices to tenants and public entities before terminating subsidy contracts or allowing rental restrictions to expire, and it establishes a more detailed framework for qualified entities to potentially purchase developments to maintain affordable housing. The bill also updates how "affordable rent" is calculated for different income levels, particularly for developments that dedicate at least 80% of units to lower-income households, by aligning with California Tax Credit Allocation Committee standards. Additionally, the bill instructs the Department of Housing and Community Development to coordinate with other state agencies to identify potential sites for permanent farmworker housing by December 31, 2028, prioritizing areas with the greatest need.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Housing and Community Development (Assembly)

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