Section 11008 - Purpose of Loans(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).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 11008
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.
1. New section filed 4-12-95; operative 5-12-95 (Register 95, No. 15).