Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 50688, for the purposes of this chapter the department may do any or all of the following:

(a)  Enter into contracts with any agency of the United States for the purpose of obtaining funds for dispersal to local agencies, nonprofit corporations, and owners and developers of housing to subsidize housing for persons requiring supportive services.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 50687

  • department: means the Department of Housing and Community Development. See California Health and Safety Code 50681
  • persons requiring supportive services: means persons who are eligible to receive housing assistance pursuant to federal law because of financial inability to provide adequate housing for themselves or persons dependent upon them, who are or will be participating in programs of rehabilitation, education, or social services, and who meet any of the following criteria:

    California Health and Safety Code 50685.5

(b)  Enter into contracts with local agencies, nonprofit corporations, and owners and developers of housing for persons requiring supportive services for the purpose of disbursing federal housing subsidies.

(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1020, Sec. 12.)