Section 7741 - Program Administration Requirements(a) A shared housing technical assistance local program shall, at a minimum, include the following features: (1) information regarding services available, procedures and program requirements, which shall be provided to all individuals requesting assistance;(2) outreach and marketing activities shall be conducted to reach both potential homeowner providers and potential seekers and provide information about the availability, purpose and requirements of shared housing match services;(3) program evaluations shall be obtained from clients (homeowner providers and seekers) by the shared housing technical services provider to be used as a basis for assessment and improvement of services provided to clients; and(4) all services required to effect a shared housing match between a low-income qualified homeowner provider and a seeker which must include at minimum, intake forms/applications, face-to-face interviews between homeowner providers/seekers and shared housing agency staff, reference checks, and income determinations to determine homeowner provider eligibility;(5) documentation of a minimum ten (10) percent reduction in housing costs (or increased income) for homeowner providers, except in instances where a homeowner provider is age sixty (60) or over or disabled and the seeker (renter) will be providing services to the homeowner provider. In cases that do not meet this requirement, the Recipient shall provide written justification; and(6) match follow-up services to determine match satisfaction and to help clients maintain a successful shared housing match.(b) A seeker may not be matched to a homeowner provider who rents out more than two rooms in their home.(c) The aggregate annual CalHome reimbursement cannot exceed fifty (50) percent of the locality's or nonprofit corporation's annual budget for their shared housing match local program.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 7741
1. New section filed 9-29-2003; operative 9-29-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 40). Note: Authority cited: Sections 50406(n) and 50650.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 50650.3(b) and 50650.7, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 9-29-2003; operative 9-29-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 40).