{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"50694","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 50694","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 3. General Provisions [50693. - 50698.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2/chapter-7.5/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1001, Sec. 5.   Effective September 26, 1985.","effective":"1985-09-26","html":"<p>The California Self-Help Housing Program shall do all of the following:</p><p>(a) Be a clearinghouse for owner-building and self-help rehabilitation information. </p><p>(b) Conduct research projects and training projects pertaining to owner-building and self-help rehabilitation. </p><p>(c) Provide information and technical assistance to, and between, public and private agencies, community groups, and present and prospective owner-rehabilitators and self-help rehabilitators. </p><p>(d) Prepare, publish, and disseminate educational information relating to, and encouraging, owner-building and self-help rehabilitation. </p><p>(e) Encourage and facilitate the effective use of available housing resources by existing and potential owner-builders and self-help rehabilitators and other persons seeking to improve their principal residences. </p><p>(f) Encourage and assist the formation and operation of neighborhood organizations and community design centers to assist owner-builders and self-help rehabilitators. </p>","text":"The California Self-Help Housing Program shall do all of the following: (a) Be a clearinghouse for owner-building and self-help rehabilitation information. (b) Conduct research projects and training projects pertaining to owner-building and self-help rehabilitation. (c) Provide information and technical assistance to, and between, public and private agencies, community groups, and present and prospective owner-rehabilitators and self-help rehabilitators. (d) Prepare, publish, and disseminate educational information relating to, and encouraging, owner-building and self-help rehabilitation. (e) Encourage and facilitate the effective use of available housing resources by existing and potential owner-builders and self-help rehabilitators and other persons seeking to improve their principal residences. (f) Encourage and assist the formation and operation of neighborhood organizations and community design centers to assist owner-builders and self-help rehabilitators.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-50694","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}