Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 7832

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 7832 - Applications for Development Payment

(a) Pre-applications by local finance entities and local housing authorities are to be made on the Department's application forms and in accordance with the Request For Proposals and guidelines to be issued by the Department and shall be submitted in compliance with Department instructions.

(b) Assistance from the development payments account shall be used for the purpose of reducing approved development costs of assisted units so that rents in those units remain affordable to eligible households.

(c) The application shall provide all information required by the pre-application form, including but not limited to:

(1) evidence of eligibility of the applicant, including information required for certification under Section 7820.

(2) evidence of eligibility of the project for which the application is made,

(3) evidence of the applicant's and sponsor's compliance with the prerequisites for application in accordance with Section 7830,

(4) evidence of eligibility of the sponsor (including certification of capacity under Section 7810 of these regulations), or evidence of the capability of the local housing authority,

(5) a description of the proposed rental housing development, including the number and sizes of assisted and unassisted units, the number of structures, location, access to amenities, and suitability of site,

(6) a site map indicating the location of the assisted and nonassisted units,

(7) preliminary drawings of the assisted and non-assisted units,

(8) information as to the proposed construction of the rental housing development, including the general contractor's name and experience, if known, method of construction, incorporation of solar and energy efficient design features and systems, and other special features,

(9) information as to the financial aspects of the rental housing development, including the anticipated amount and form of assistance applied for, a general breakdown of development costs, anticipated sources and terms of financing, projected operating expenses, and a statement indicating how assistance under the Program will be used to provide affordable rents to eligible households in assisted units and how the economic integrity of the rental housing development will be maintained,

(10) information as to the planning aspects of the rental housing development, including anticipated or actual compliance with the local general plan and housing element, zoning, and access to utilities,

(11) a market analysis indicating the feasibility of the proposed project in view of existing market factors, including housing demand at comparable rents, area housing needs and income levels, and regional and local vacancy rates,

(12) information qualifying the applicant for consideration under any of the priority factors included in Section 7804,

(13) information as to the projected occupancy of the assisted units (elderly, family, and/or handicapped),

(14) information as to existing structures on the proposed development site, and

(15) any other information which the Department may reasonably require to determine the eligibility or appropriateness of the proposed rental housing development for assistance under the Program.

(d) The applicant shall provide all information required by the final application form, including but not limited to:

(1) a construction timetable and incorporation of prevailing wage, equal opportunity and apprenticeship requirements,

(2) a set of architectural drawings including location, type and design of energy system and provisions for passive solar design,

(3) information as to the sources and terms of financing,

(4) information as to access to utilities, services and employment, and

(5) any other information which the Department may reasonably require to determine the eligibility or appropriateness of the rental housing development for assistance under the Program.

(e) The applicant shall provide additional information before loan and grant closing, including:

(1) a relocation plan, if necessary, including a program for implementation pursuant to Section 7814,

(2) evidence of compliance or ability to comply with the California Environment Quality Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder, and if applicable, the California Coastal Act and other relevant state law, and

(3) any other information which the Department may reasonably require to determine eligibility or appropriateness of the rental housing development for assistance under the Program.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 7832

1. Amendment filed 11-13-80 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 80, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 3-13-81.
2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 3-13-81 and filed 4-14-81 (Register 81, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Section 50737, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 50737, Health and Safety Code.