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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 31Pt. 6.2Ch. 2§ 52540 Housing Corporation Definitions

§ 52540 Housing Corporation Definitions

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§ 52540 Housing Corporation Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special words used in other housing laws.
  • •It explains what 'low-income housing' means: homes that cost less to rent for people who don’t make a lot of money.
  • •It says what a 'nonprofit corporation' is: a group that helps people, not one that tries to make money for owners.
  • •It also defines 'very low income housing': homes that cost even less to rent for people who make very little money.

Example

A family wants to rent a home but doesn’t have a lot of money.

This law helps decide if the family can get a cheaper home because they don’t earn much. If they make very little, they might qualify for 'very low income housing' and pay even less rent.

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

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§ 52540 Housing Corporation Definitions

The following definitions shall govern the construction and interpretation of this part: (a)  “Corporation” means a corporation formed pursuant to Section 52550. (b)  “Low-income housing” means housing available at affordable rent to lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5. (c)  “Nonprofit corporation” means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to the Nonprofit Corporation Law (Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000) of Title 1 of the Corporations Code), or a limited equity housing cooperative, as defined by Section 11003.4 of the Business and Professions Code. (d)  “Very low income housing” means housing available at affordable rents to very low income households as defined by Section 50105. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1355, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 50094 Qualified Mortgage Lender Certification
  • § 1280.6 Penalty Limitation For Nonprofits
  • § 1321 Occupational Therapy Advertising Rules
  • § 17023 Employee Housing Building Exemptions
  • § 19100 Building Exemptions Outside Cities

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 52540.
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