CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3210Introduced by Assembly Member BontaFebruary 16, 2024 An act to amend Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3210, as introduced, Bonta. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program. Existing law establishes the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, under the administration of the Department of Housing and Community Development and requires the department to, among other things, provide rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services to ensure housing affordability to people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Existing law defines various terms for the purposes of the program.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those definitions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:(1) A unit of general purpose local government.(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 3210Introduced by Assembly Member BontaFebruary 16, 2024 An act to amend Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 3210, as introduced, Bonta. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program. Existing law establishes the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, under the administration of the Department of Housing and Community Development and requires the department to, among other things, provide rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services to ensure housing affordability to people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Existing law defines various terms for the purposes of the program.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those definitions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 3210
Introduced by Assembly Member BontaFebruary 16, 2024
Introduced by Assembly Member Bonta
February 16, 2024
An act to amend Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to housing.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 3210, as introduced, Bonta. California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program.
Existing law establishes the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, under the administration of the Department of Housing and Community Development and requires the department to, among other things, provide rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services to ensure housing affordability to people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Existing law defines various terms for the purposes of the program.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those definitions.
Existing law establishes the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, under the administration of the Department of Housing and Community Development and requires the department to, among other things, provide rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services to ensure housing affordability to people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Existing law defines various terms for the purposes of the program.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those definitions.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:(1) A unit of general purpose local government.(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:(1) A unit of general purpose local government.(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.
SECTION 1. Section 50490 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:(1) A unit of general purpose local government.(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.
50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:(1) A unit of general purpose local government.(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.
50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:(1) A unit of general purpose local government.(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.
50490. For purposes of this chapter: chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) Administrative entity means one of the following that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to administer California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program funds:
(1) A unit of general purpose local government.
(2) A nonprofit organization that has previously administered HUD Continuum of Care funds as the collaborative applicant, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(3) A unified funding agency, as that term is defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(b) Applicant means an administrative entity that has applied to receive funds under the program.
(c) At risk of homelessness has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(d) Continuum of Care has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(e) Continuum of Care service area means the entire geographic area within the boundaries of a Continuum of Care.
(f) Coordinated Entry System, or CES, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the entire geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.
(g) Department means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(h) HMIS means a Homeless Management Information System, as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term HMIS also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by HUD under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(i) Homeless has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(j) HUD means the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(k) Permanent housing means a structure or set of structures with subsidized or unsubsidized rental housing units subject to applicable landlord-tenant law, with no limit on length of stay and no requirement to participate in supportive services as a condition of access to or continued occupancy in the housing. Permanent housing includes permanent supportive housing.
(l) Permanent supportive housing means permanent housing with no limit on the length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving his or her the supportive housing residents health status, and maximizing his or her the supportive housing residents ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Permanent supportive housing includes associated facilities if used to provide services to housing residents.
(m) Program means the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program established pursuant to this chapter.
(n) Subrecipient means a unit of local government or a private nonprofit or for-profit organization that the administrative entity determines is qualified to undertake the eligible activities, described in subdivision (a) of Section 50490.4, for which the administrative entity seeks funds under the program, and that enters into a contract with the administrative entity to undertake those eligible activities in accordance with the requirements of the program.
(o) Temporary housing means housing that does not qualify as permanent housing as defined under subdivision (l), including, but not limited to, emergency shelters or navigation centers as defined under other federal, state, or local programs. All programs providing temporary housing funded pursuant to this chapter shall have partnerships or other linkages to case management services to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services, and permanent housing housing.