(a) These regulations provide uniform standards and program rules for multifamily rental housing developments assisted by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

(b) When expressly incorporated by reference, some or all of the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to: the Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant (JSJFWHG) Program (Chapter 7, subchapter 3, commencing with Section 7200); the Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) (Chapter 7, subchapter 4, commencing with Section 7300); and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program (Chapter 7, subchapter 17, commencing with Section 8200). These regulations interpret and make specific the following statutes applicable to these programs: Health and Safety Code Division 31, Part 3.2, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 50517.5), Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675), and Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 50896).

(c) The 2017 adoptions and amendments to subchapter 19 shall be effective on November 15, 2017 and shall apply prospectively to all standard agreements between the Department and Sponsors that are executed or amended on or after the foregoing effective date and are governed by the authorities set forth in subsection (b). These agreements are subject to the standard contract format referenced in the California State Contracting Manual.