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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 2Ch. 3§ 34602 Affordable Housing Ownership Definition

§ 34602 Affordable Housing Ownership Definition

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§ 34602 Affordable Housing Ownership Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who counts as an 'owner' for special housing programs.
  • •The 'owner' can be a group like a nonprofit or a cooperative, not just a single person.
  • •These groups must follow rules that limit or stop them from making big profits.
  • •They get help from the government or California to pay for housing.

Example

A nonprofit builds apartments for low-income families.

The nonprofit is the 'owner' under this law because it follows government rules to keep housing affordable and gets financial help to do it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 34602 Affordable Housing Ownership Definition

“Owner” means any nonprofit corporation, limited distribution mortgagor, mutual housing corporation, or cooperative or any legal entity or body which is (1) qualified for mortgage insurance or direct loans by the federal government or the California Housing Finance Agency in the financing of any housing program wherein owners’ profits are controlled or eliminated by the terms of agreement with the federal government or the California Housing Finance Agency, or (2) qualified for housing assistance payments authorized by paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(b)(2)). (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1135.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 51104 Eligible Bond-Financed Housing
  • § 51007 Surplus Funds Housing Assistance
  • § 53112 Mortgage-Backed Investment Authorization
  • § 33777.5 Bond Revenue Investment Rules
  • § 34374 Mortgage Repurchase Investments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 34602.
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