Health & Saf. Code, § 50214 · Chapter 5. Homeless Emergency Aid Program
Health & Saf. Code, § 50214
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Program funds shall be expended on one-time uses that address homelessness, including, but not limited to, prevention, criminal justice diversion programs to homeless individuals with mental health needs, and emergency aid.
(b) No more than 5 percent of programs funds may be used for administrative costs related to the execution of eligible activities. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff costs directly related to carrying out the eligible activities pursuant to subdivision (a). Program funds shall not be used for overhead or planning activities.
(c) An administrative entity shall use no less than 5 percent of its total allocation to establish or expand services meeting the needs of homeless youth or youth at risk of homelessness.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 168. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.
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