California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 4 - Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Chapter 7 - Resident Run Housing Program (RRHP)
Section 11008 - Purpose of Loans
Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 11008
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Funds from loans made under the RRHP shall be used only for the items specified below:
(1) The first month's rent, last month's rent, and
security deposit (if required by the landlord) for the rental of a house, apartment,
or other building to be used as an alcohol and drug-free, group living arrangement,
for six or more individuals recovering from alcoholism and/or drug
addiction.
(2) Utility deposits for
telephone, water, electricity, and gas.
(3) Purchase or rental of essential furniture and
appliances.
(A) As used in the Chapter, "essential
furniture" means beds, chairs, tables, sofas, dressers, and other furniture needed
to create a comfortable living space. Window coverings are also allowable if not
provided by the landlord.
(B) As used in
the Chapter, "essential appliances" means a stove and refrigerator.
(C) The portion of the loan which may be applied
to the purchase or rental of essential furniture and appliances shall not exceed a
total of $500.
(D) Loans for essential
furniture and appliances shall only be approved if the applicants provide detailed
cost documentation and justification with the loan application.
(4) Minor renovations to property (e.g. converting
a basement, attic, or garage into extra bedrooms) which will increase the number of
residents the group home can accommodate.
(A) Loans
for renovations shall only be approved if the group has negotiated a lease with the
landlord for at least two years.
(B) The
group shall submit, with its written loan application, a statement signed by its
residents and by the landlord, stating what arrangements have been made to reimburse
the group for the costs of permanent improvements made to the
property.
(b) Funds from loans made under the RRHP shall not be used for the following items:
(1) Purchase of a building,
(2) Purchase or rental of furniture or appliances
other than those listed in Subsection (a)(3) of this regulation,
(3) Payment of on-going monthly group living
expenses (e.g. utilities, rent, groceries, household supplies),
(4) Purchase or rental of an automobile or other
means of transportation, and
(5)
Purchase or rental of recreational equipment (e.g. a television, stereo, pool table,
ping-pong table), and
(6) The purchase
of other household items (e.g. bed linens, kitchen utensils, drapery, blinds,
curtains, window coverings).
1. New section filed 4-12-95; operative 5-12-95 (Register 95, No. 15).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755 and 11755.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11755.2 and 11818, Health and Safety Code; and Section 300 x-25, Title 42, United States Code.
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