A city may lease property owned or held or controlled by it or any of its departments for not to exceed fifty years to any nonprofit corporation for a housing development on the property.

(Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 37388

  • City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC