{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"50718","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 50718","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 8.5. Special Housing Program for Migratory Workers [50710. - 50718.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2/chapter-8.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 523, Sec. 6.   (AB 2240)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) An entity operating a migrant farm labor center shall prescreen Office of Migrant Services program applicants for eligibility in farmworker-restricted units on properties funded by the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/hsc/50515.2\">50515.2</a>)). The entity operating a migrant farm labor center shall also determine if the applicant desires to occupy a unit in those properties.</p><p>(b) The department may prioritize admission in farmworker-restricted units in properties funded by the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/hsc/50515.2\">50515.2</a>)) for eligible migrant farmworkers that occupy a housing unit, or occupied a housing unit within the preceding 36 months, at an Office of Migrant Services center.</p>","text":"(a) An entity operating a migrant farm labor center shall prescreen Office of Migrant Services program applicants for eligibility in farmworker-restricted units on properties funded by the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 50515.2)). The entity operating a migrant farm labor center shall also determine if the applicant desires to occupy a unit in those properties. (b) The department may prioritize admission in farmworker-restricted units in properties funded by the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 50515.2)) for eligible migrant farmworkers that occupy a housing unit, or occupied a housing unit within the preceding 36 months, at an Office of Migrant Services center.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/special-housing-program-for-migratory-workers-50718","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}