Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 50685.5

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in this chapter, “persons requiring supportive services” means persons who are eligible to receive housing assistance pursuant to federal law because of financial inability to provide adequate housing for themselves or persons dependent upon them, who are or will be participating in programs of rehabilitation, education, or social services, and who meet any of the following criteria:

(a) The person shall have been determined to have a developmental disability, but not to require institutional care, by the State Department of Developmental Services, a regional center established pursuant to Section 4620 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or by the designated representative thereof.

(b) The person shall have been determined to have a mental health disorder, but not to require institutional care, by a local director of mental health services, by the State Department of Health Care Services, or by the designated representatives thereof.

(c) The person shall have been determined to have a physical disability by the Department of Rehabilitation or by the designated representatives thereof.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 50685.5 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-50685-5/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard