Welfare and Institutions Code section 5849.6

For the purpose of administering Section 5849.7 and 5849.8, the department shall organize counties into the following competitive groupings based on population:

(a)

The County of Los Angeles.

(b)

Large counties with a population greater than 750,000.

(c)

Medium counties with a population between 200,000 to 750,000.

(d)

Small counties with a population less than 200,000.
The competitive program shall distribute funding among the groupings based on a calculation made by the department that shall include the number of homeless persons residing within each county, as determined by the department, and considers minimum funding levels necessary for a permanent supportive housing development. The department, at its discretion, may consider other factors in the calculation if it supports the objectives of this part.

Source: Section 5849.6, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=5849.­6.­ (updated Jul. 1, 2016; accessed Sep. 15, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Sep. 15, 2025

§ 5849.6's source at ca​.gov