{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"34242","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 34242","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 24. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING [33000. - 37964.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-24"},{"name":"PART 2. HOUSING AUTHORITIES [34200. - 34606.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-24/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Housing Authorities Law [34200. - 34380.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-24/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Creation of Housing Authorities [34240. - 34250.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-24/part-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 710.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The governing body may adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority if it finds either of the following:</p><p>(a) That insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the county or city. </p><p>(b) That there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county or city available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford. </p>","text":"The governing body may adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority if it finds either of the following: (a) That insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the county or city. (b) That there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county or city available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/creation-of-housing-authorities-34242","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}