AB 2909

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Existing law establishes the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Existing law requires the department to allocate specified moneys under that program to administrative entities, as defined, that submit an application for funding for eligible activities relating to homelessness within specified Continuum of Care service areas in response to a notice of funding availability issued by the department, as provided. Existing law specifies the eligible activities for which an administrative entity may use funds allocated to it under the program, including operating support for housing interventions, as specified. This bill would additionally authorize an administrative entity to use funds allocated to it under the program to establish a reimbursement rate for emergency housing interventions, including navigation centers, street outreach services, and shelter diversions, as provided.