Twelve months prior to a scheduled expiration of rental restrictions, prepayment of a federally insured or held mortgage, or anticipated date of the termination of a subsidy contract, the owner of an assisted housing development must provide notice using the HCD-approved form (Gov. Code, § 65863.10, subd. (b)) unless exempt under Government Code section 65863.13.
Notice must be given to:
- Every prospective tenant at the time the prospective tenant is interviewed for eligibility.
- Existing tenants by first-class mail postage prepaid.
- Affected public entities, which include HCD, the local housing authority, and the city (or county for an unincorporated area).
All notices to affected public agencies must be made by either first-class mail postage prepaid or electronically to any public entity that has provided an email address for that purpose.
To notice HCD, please send notices via email to Preservation@hcd.ca.gov (preferred) or via mail to 651 Bannon Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95811.
Owners must use the HCD-approved forms below to comply with Government Code section 65863.10, subdivisions (b), (c), and (e).
- Twelve Month Notice to Tenants of Owner's Intent to Prepay or Terminate template (PDF) — Revised: 02/18/2025
- Spanish version coming soon.
Tenant Resource Document to Include with Twelve-Month Notice
The Tenant Advisory and Options document below should be included with the twelve-month notice. This document helps inform tenants of the resources and options available to them. Tenants can also contact the agencies/organizations listed in the “cc” section at the end of the Three-Year, Twelve- Month, and Six-Month Notice of Intent if they have additional questions or need assistance.
- Tenant Advisory and Options: Attachment to Notice of Intent (PDF) — Revised: 02/18/2025
- Tenant Advisory and Options: Attachment to Notice of Intent - HUD Projects (PDF) — Revised: 02/18/2025
Notice of Opportunity to Submit an Offer to Purchase
An owner must provide a Notice of Opportunity to Submit an Offer to Purchase (NOSOP) prior to or concurrent with the 12-month notice. Additionally, if an owner is contemplating selling an assisted property within five years of expiration or eligibility for termination or prepayment, they must provide the NOSOP at least twelve months in advance unless the sale or disposition qualifies for exemption pursuant to Government Code section 65863.13.
Visit the NOSOP page for more information.