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Multifamily Program Regulations

Below are links to regulations governing HCD programs that provide financing for multifamily housing developments.

The Uniform Multifamily Regulations were originally adopted on September 29, 2003 and establish uniform underwriting standards and other program requirements. They apply to multifamily projects receiving awards after this date under the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP), the state administered portion of the Home Investments Partnership Program (HOME), and the Joe Serna Junior Farmworker Housing Grant Program (JSJFWHG). On July 11, 2010, Section 8315 of the Uniform Multifamily Regulations, regarding subordination, was amended; no other changes have been made since the adoption of the original version in 2003.

MHP, HOME and JSJFWHG are also subject to separate, program-specific regulations governing the process for awarding funds, rent and occupancy requirements, and related subjects. Program participants should have both the UMRs and the separate regulations for the program they are using.

• July 11, 2010 Uniform Multifamily Regulations (Adobe PDF)
• May 14, 2005 MHP (including Supportive Housing) Regulations (Adobe PDF)
• March 14, 1997 HOME State Regulations-Amended through May 20, 2009 (Adobe PDF)
• JSJFWHG Regulations (Adobe PDF)

Previous Guidelines and Adopted Regulations

• September 29, 2003 Uniform Multifamily Regulations (Adobe PDF)
• September 29, 2003 MHP Regulations (Adobe PDF)
• January 8, 2002 MHP Regulations (Adobe PDF)
• February 23, 2001 MHP Guidelines (Adobe PDF)
• August 28, 2000 MHP Guidelines (Adobe PDF)