California Health and Safety Code

§ 53562

HSC § 53562 Effective Jun 30, 2025Div. 31 · Part 13

Statute text

(a)To the extent that funds are available, the department may make grants to cities, counties, cities and counties, eligible tribal applicants as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 50651, or transit agencies for the provision of infrastructure necessary for the development of higher density vehicle miles traveled-efficient affordable housing or related infrastructure project. Any award of program funds as a grant shall be made pursuant to (1) the priority order set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 21080.44 of the Public Resources Code and (2) considerations, including, but not limited to, the discretionary considerations set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 21080.44 of the Public Resources Code. Any award may be made either through a competitive or over-the-counter basis.

(b)To the extent that funds are available, the department may make repayable loans or forgivable loans for the development and construction of vehicle miles traveled-efficient affordable housing. Any award of repayable loans or forgivable loans shall be made pursuant to (1) the priority order set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 21080.44 of the Public Resources Code and (2) considerations, including, but not limited to, the discretionary considerations set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 21080.44 of the Public Resources Code.

(c)For vehicle miles traveled-efficient affordable housing projects, to be eligible for a grant pursuant to subdivision (a) or a repayable loan or forgivable loan pursuant to subdivision (b), the housing development project shall meet all of the following:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 22, Sec. 55. (AB 130) Effective June 30, 2025.