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Article 2. Evaluation Criteria

CDLAC Regulations — Qualified Residential Rental Project Program (tax-exempt bond allocation) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · California

§ 5610. Minimum Requirements.

(a) The Beginning Farmer Program proposed by the Applicant must be for the purpose of providing loans to beginning farmers. The beginning farmer must:

(1) Be a California resident;

(2) Be at least 18 years of age;

(3) Be a “First Time Farmer” as defined by IRC § 147(c)(2)(C);

(4) Be the principal operator of the farm;

(5) Use loan proceeds to purchase land within California or eligible breeder livestock, equipment/machinery and/or new construction or renovations for use in farming operations solely within California;

(6) Only use the agricultural land, agricultural improvements and depreciable agricultural property for farming by the beginning farmer, his/her spouse, his/her minor children, or any combination thereof; (7) Not use loan proceeds to procure seed, feed, feeder stock, fertilizer, personal residence (in excess of the IRC exceptions) or as otherwise prohibited and/or limited by the IRC; and

(8) Not exceed the lifetime aggregate amount of all loans for any borrower permitted by the IRC.

(b) The Issuer must certify that each participating lender will:

(1) Ensure that all of the proceeds of the Bond be used for the acquisition of farmland, construction or reconstruction of improvements or equipping of farmland, or the purchase of property of a character subject to the allowance for depreciation under IRC § 167 or other authorized costs.

(2) Verify the accuracy of all certifications of each Beginning Farmer and all other information with respect to the Project or Beginning Farmer set forth in an Application.

(3) Ensure that none of the proceeds of the Bond will be used to provide working capital or the financing of inventory, supplies or other ineligible operating expenses.

(4) Prior to the approval of the issuance of the bond, not finance or otherwise advance moneys to the Beginning Farmer or any Related Person in connection with the Project which the Beginning Farmer expects to finance with proceeds of the Bond in any manner inconsistent with applicable prohibitions and/or limitations set forth in the IRC.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8869.94, Government Code. Reference: Sections 8869.84(c), 8869.85(a) and 8869.85(b), Government Code.

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CDLAC Regulations — Qualified Residential Rental Project Program (tax-exempt bond allocation)
  1. Table of Contents
  2. 4 CCR Sections 5000 et seq.
  3. § 5000. Definitions.
  4. § 5002. Eligible Applicants.
  5. § 5004. Application Ranking and Award Recommendations.
  6. § 5005. Application Deficiencies and Appeals
  7. (c) Appeals Process.
  8. § 5006. Performance Deposit Requirements.
  9. (b) Release of Performance Deposit.
  10. § 5007. Minimum Bond Sale Structure Requirements.
  11. § 5008. Private Placement Sales.
  12. § 5009. Limited Offering and Public Offering Bond Sales.
  13. § 5010. Committee Resolutions; Use of State Ceiling Allocation…
  14. § 5011. Carryforward Allocations.
  15. § 5012. Notification of Bond Issue and Report of Action Taken.
  16. § 5014. Certification of Compliance.
  17. § 5015. Disqualification.
  18. Chapter 2. Qualified Residential Rental Projects
  19. § 5100. Definitions.
  20. § 5102. QRRP Application Procedures and Requirements.
  21. (m) Negative Points (no maximum).
  22. § 5106. Ranking.
  23. (c) Applications for BIPOC Projects.
  24. (B) The project’s rent savings benefit, which is as follows:
  25. § 5107. QRRP Program Requirements.
  26. (d) Minimum restriction term.
  27. (e) Debt Service Coverage Ratio.
  28. § 5108. Bond Allocation Limits and Issuance Deadline Extensions
  29. § 5109. Supplemental Allocation Process.
  30. § 5110. Open Application Process for Projects assisted by HUD.
  31. § 5111. Expiring Projects in Difficult Development Areas or Qu…
  32. § 5112. Post-Issuance Compliance.
  33. Chapter 3. Single Family Housing
  34. § 5260. Definitions.
  35. Article 2. Eligibility Requirements
  36. § 5265. Application Process.
  37. § 5266. Participation Goals.
  38. § 5267. Consistency with Adopted Housing Elements.
  39. § 5268. Mortgage Revenue Bond Eligibility.
  40. § 5269. Mortgage Credit Certificate Eligibility.
  41. § 5270. Exceptions to Minimum Requirements.
  42. § 5271. Allocation Method.
  43. § 5273. Income and Purchase Price Certification.
  44. Article 3. Evaluation Criteria
  45. § 5275. Minimum Goals.
  46. § 5280. Eligibility Requirements.
  47. § 5281. Evaluation Criteria.
  48. § 5282. Allocation Method.
  49. § 5283. Excess Bonus Pool Distribution.
  50. Chapter 4. Extra Credit Teacher Home Purchase Program
  51. Article 2. Eligibility Requirements
  52. § 5310. Application Process.
  53. § 5311. Application of Standards.
  54. § 5312. Applicant Eligibility.
  55. § 5313. Program Goals.
  56. § 5314. Program Provisions.
  57. (f) A priority system such that:
  58. § 5315. Alternative Schools. [Repealed]
  59. Article 3. Evaluation Criteria
  60. § 5320. Evaluation Criteria
  61. § 5321. Allocation Amount
  62. Article 4. Reporting Requirements
  63. § 5330. Specific Reports
  64. Article 5. Noncompliance
  65. § 5340. Monetary Assessment
  66. Chapter 5. Single Family Housing Home Improvement and Rehabili…
  67. Article 1. Definitions
  68. § 5342. Definitions.
  69. Article 2. Eligibility Requirements
  70. § 5343. Application Process.
  71. § 5344. Minimum Requirements.
  72. § 5345. Exceptions to Minimum Requirements.
  73. Article 3. Evaluation Criteria
  74. § 5346. Past Performance.
  75. § 5347. Potential Public Benefits Calculation.
  76. Chapter 6. Small-Issue Industrial Development Bond Program
  77. § 5350. Definitions.
  78. Article 2. Applications
  79. § 5360. Application Process.
  80. § 5361. Allocations to CIDFAC. [Repealed]
  81. § 5362. Transfer of Allocation by CIDFAC. [Repealed]
  82. § 5363. Reporting Requirements. [Repealed]
  83. Article 3. Evaluation Criteria
  84. § 5369. Minimum Requirements.
  85. § 5370. Evaluation Criteria.
  86. § 5371. Enterprise/Empowerment Zone Facility Bond Projects.
  87. § 5372. Permits. [Repealed]
  88. § 5380. Allocations to CIDFAC. [Repealed]
  89. § 5381. Minimum Requirements. [Repealed]
  90. § 5382. Evaluation Criteria. [Repealed]
  91. § 5384. Reporting Requirements. [Repealed]
  92. Chapter 7. Exempt Facility Bond Program
  93. Article 1. Definitions
  94. § 5400. Definitions.
  95. Article 2. Applications
  96. § 5410. Application Process.
  97. § 5411. Allocations to CPCFA.
  98. Article 3. Eligibility Requirements
  99. § 5420. Justification of Tax-Exempt Funds.
  100. § 5421. CEQA Requirements.
  101. § 5422. Permits.
  102. § 5423. Review of New Technologies.
  103. Article 4. Evaluation Criteria
  104. § 5430. Environmental Goals.
  105. § 5431. Disposal of Solid Waste.
  106. § 5432. Non-Solid Waste Projects.
  107. § 5433. Use of Taxable Debt.
  108. § 5434. Local Support.
  109. § 5435. Conversion of Taxable Debt.
  110. § 5440. Ranking.
  111. Chapter 8. Student Loan Programs
  112. § 5450. Definitions.
  113. Article 2. Eligibility Requirements
  114. § 5460. Application Process.
  115. § 5461. Minimum Requirements.
  116. Article 3. Evaluation Criteria
  117. § 5470. Evaluation and Ranking.
  118. Chapter 9. Recovery Zone Economic Development Bond (RZEDB) Pro…
  119. § 5480. U.S. Treasury Designated Recovery Zone Bond Allocation…
  120. § 5490. Application Process. [Repealed]
  121. § 5492. Minimum Application Requirements. [Repealed]
  122. § 5494. Undersubscribed Allocation. [Repealed]
  123. § 5500. Evaluation Criteria. [Repealed]
  124. § 5510. Reports and Timeframes. [Repealed]
  125. Chapter 10. Recovery Zone Facility Bond (RZFB) Program [Repeal…
  126. § 5532. Minimum Application Requirements. [Repealed]
  127. § 5533. Reallocation Priority System. [Repealed]
  128. § 5540. Evaluation Criteria. [Repealed]
  129. § 5550. Reports and Timeframes. [Repealed]
  130. Chapter 11. Qualified Energy Conservation Bond Program [Repeal…
  131. § 5560. Definitions. [Repealed]
  132. § 5570. Application Process. [Repealed]
  133. § 5571. Minimum Requirements. [Repealed]
  134. § 5572. Reallocation of Waived Allocation. [Repealed]
  135. § 5580. Evaluation Criteria. [Repealed]
  136. Article 2. Evaluation Criteria
  137. § 5620. Scoring Criteria.
  138. § 5630. Allocation Distribution.
  139. Article 3. Reporting Requirements
  140. § 5640. Specific Reports.
  141. Chapter 13. Qualified Public Educational Facility Bond (QPEFB)…
  142. § 5700. Definitions. [Repealed]
  143. Article 2. Applications [Repealed]
  144. § 5710. Application Process. [Repealed]
  145. § 5711. Allocations. [Repealed]
  146. § 5720. Project Readiness. [Repealed]
  147. § 5721. Permits. [Repealed]
  148. Article 4. Reporting and Regulatory Requirements [Repealed]
  149. § 5730. Specific Reports. [Repealed]
  150. § 5731. Regulatory Compliance. [Repealed]

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