Section 7212 - Priorities in Use of Funds(a) Special consideration may be given to housing developments which meet one or more of the following criteria:(1) The plan for development or rehabilitation provides for ownership or eventual ownership by agricultural employees, including ownership of shares in a cooperative housing corporation.(2) The housing development conforms with the Statewide Housing Plan and the Farmworker Housing Assistance Plan, and the housing element for the jurisdiction in which the development will be located.(3) The number of dwelling units projected to be occupied by agricultural households and to be regulated as such in the regulatory agreement or grant agreement will be large in relation to the total amount of grant funds requested.(4) The plan for development provides for rehabilitation of existing housing provided that the total development cost of rehabilitation compares favorably with the cost of new construction for a comparable facility.(5) The plan for development or rehabilitation provides that some or all of the housing units of the housing development will be accessible and adaptable to the needs of the elderly or disabled.(6) There are social and economic factors associated with the housing development such as: (A) The housing development is intended to serve households with the greatest need for government assistance in obtaining adequate and affordable housing as measured by the extent to which the development serves agricultural workers at the lowest income levels.(B) Labor and economic development programs and any other relevant programs or services will be available on site or in close proximity to the housing development.(C) Other significant social or economic aspects merit special considerations.(7) There is an urgent need for farmworker housing in the area where the housing development will be located based on local vacancy rates or evidenced by verification from the local government or as shown in a Department-approved market study.(8) The housing development will utilize solar and other alternative energy efficient systems.(9) The housing development will utilize manufactured housing or other cost-efficient design or construction techniques for the purpose of making housing affordable to lower-income households.(10) The applicant has demonstrated an ability to proceed with the project more quickly than other projects and/or applicants.(11) The applicant has a high degree of experience in development and ownership of affordable housing relative to other applicants.(12) For tax credit projects, the project will leverage a high amount of other funding relative to other tax credit projects.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 7212
1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-10-83; designated effective 3-4-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 7).
2. Amendment filed 4-2-2008; operative 5-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Sections 50402 and 50406, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 50007.5 and 50517.5, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 2-10-83; designated effective 3-4-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 7).
2. Amendment filed 4-2-2008; operative 5-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).