{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"50692","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 50692","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000. - 54949.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31"},{"name":"PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400. - 50899.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7.5. Housing Advisory Service [50690. - 50698.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2/chapter-7.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [50692. - 50692.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2/chapter-7.5/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1001, Sec. 3.   Effective September 26, 1985.","effective":"1985-09-26","html":"<p>As used in this chapter:</p><p>(a) “Owner-builder” means any person or family who provides all, or a substantial amount, as determined by the department, of the labor necessary to build a housing unit that will be the principal residence of that person or family. </p><p>(b) “Owner-building” means the process engaged in by owner-builders in the construction of a principal residence. </p><p>(c) “Self-help rehabilitator” means any person or family who provides all, or a substantial amount, as determined by the department, of the labor necessary to rehabilitate, renovate, or improve that person’s or family’s principal residence. </p><p>(d) “Self-help rehabilitation” means the process engaged in by self-help rehabilitators in the rehabilitation, renovation or improvement of their principal residences. </p>","text":"As used in this chapter: (a) “Owner-builder” means any person or family who provides all, or a substantial amount, as determined by the department, of the labor necessary to build a housing unit that will be the principal residence of that person or family. (b) “Owner-building” means the process engaged in by owner-builders in the construction of a principal residence. (c) “Self-help rehabilitator” means any person or family who provides all, or a substantial amount, as determined by the department, of the labor necessary to rehabilitate, renovate, or improve that person’s or family’s principal residence. (d) “Self-help rehabilitation” means the process engaged in by self-help rehabilitators in the rehabilitation, renovation or improvement of their principal residences.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-50692","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}