As used in this part:
(a) “Assistance” means direct financial assistance for a multifamily housing development, including, but not limited to, assistance provided pursuant to this division by the department or agency, and mortgage and construction financing provided by a public agency.
(b) “Dwelling” means all housing whether owned or rented.
(c) “Elderly” shall have the same meaning as is given that term by Section 50067.
(d) “Handicapped” shall have the same meaning as is given that term by Section 50072.
(e) “Elderly or handicapped household” means, two or more persons who live together as a household, without regard to any specific relationship, and at least one of whom is an elderly or handicapped person or an elderly and handicapped person.
(f) “Public agency” means the state, any county, city, city and county, district, redevelopment agency, housing authority, or any other political subdivision of the state. “Public agency” includes a federal agency if the requirements of this part would not conflict with, or be preempted by, the requirements of federal law.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1072, Sec. 1.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018