Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the bill 'would' do these things, indicating it describes proposed changes or amendments even though metadata notes it passed the legislature.
AB-1708: HHAP Rounds 7 and 8 Rules for Smaller Cities
This law requires regional groups receiving Round 7 funds to share money with cities under 300,000 people and sets rules for how regions can support these smaller cities in Round 8.
What This Bill Does
- Requires continuums of care that receive Round 7 funding to allocate some funds to smaller jurisdictions defined as cities with populations under 300,000.
- Sets eligibility requirements for smaller jurisdictions seeking Round 7 funding, including adopting a resolution, having a compliant housing element, and having an adopted local encampment policy.
- Requires continuums of care to accept applications from these smaller jurisdictions according to specified procedures.
- Applies similar rules to Round 8 by requiring regional plans to describe programs run by smaller jurisdictions that serve the program's goals.
- Authorizes regions receiving Round 8 funding to allocate a portion of those funds directly to support programs in smaller jurisdictions.
Who It Names or Affects
- Continuums of care managing homeless assistance funds for a region.
- Cities with populations under 300,000 people.
- The Department of Housing and Community Development administering the program rounds.
Terms To Know
- Smaller jurisdiction
- A city that has a population of fewer than 300,000 people.
- Continuum of care
- A regional group responsible for coordinating homeless services and managing grant funds.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not specify the exact dollar amounts or percentages that regions must give to smaller jurisdictions.
- Specific details about the required resolution, housing element compliance standards, and encampment policy are referenced but not fully described in this summary.