These publications provide an overview of the requirements for operating employee housing facilities, including basic information for providers on the most restrictive housing requirements of the federal and California laws and regulations that govern maintenance, use, and occupancy standards of living quarters for employees, primarily for agricultural workers. For all the requirements, please review the appropriate laws and regulations of the Employee Housing Act and Employee Housing Regulations.
Employee Housing Facility Inspection Booklet
This booklet contains important information about violations and related issues found during the inspection process. The information assists owners, operators, and residents prepare for inspections of the facility's and or camp's open areas; buildings; and equipment related to the electrical, gas, and sewer/septic systems for proper maintenance. HCD encourages owners and operators of employee housing facilities to review this publication in order to prepare for the inspection of their facility.
Employee Housing Facility Inspection Booklet (PDF)
Folleto de Inspección de las Instalaciones de Vivienda para Empleados (PDF)
Guide to Federal and State Requirements for Employee/Migrant Housing
This guide was prepared jointly by HCD's Division of Codes and Standards, and the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. The guide provides basic information for employee housing providers on the requirements of the federal and California laws and regulations that govern maintenance, use, and occupancy standards of living quarters for employees, primarily agricultural workers.
Guide to Federal and State Requirements for Employee/Migrant Housing (PDF)
Statistical Summary Report
HCD is responsible for producing an annual report on the Employee Housing Program in compliance with California Health and Safety Code section 17031.8. The report summarizes the Employee Housing Program statistics for facilities under HCD’s enforcement authority, as well as information for the nine local enforcement agencies (city or county) approved by HCD to enforce the Employee Housing Act.
The Employee Housing Statistical Summary Report is now included as part of HCD’s Annual Report.
Please contact the Employee Housing Program at (800) 952-8356 or EH@hcd.ca.gov to request a copy of a previous year’s report.