Housing authorities can't impose work requirements or time limits on federal housing aid
Unless federal law requires it, housing authorities and landlords in HUD programs like public housing and Section 8 may not tie eligibility or subsidy amounts to work requirements or time limits. Voluntary job programs are allowed; Moving to Work agencies following HUD rules are exempt.
Who it affects
Public housing and Section 8 tenants, housing authorities and subsidized landlords
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2128: Housing authorities: term limits and work requirements.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.