Description
The California Housing Finance Agency became effective on September 26, 1975, with enactment of Chapter 1,
Statutes of 1975, First Extraordinary Session. The agency's primary function provides for the preparation, issuance, and the sale
of state bonds. Funds used by the agency create possibilities for financing housing developments in California. This record
group contains 8.5 cubic feet of textual records covering the period 1975-1990 and includes Bill Files, Litigation Files,
Project Files, Board of Directors File, Correspondence, Monthly Reports, Special Programs Correspondence, and Special Projects
Files. The records document California's efforts to provide available and affordable housing for those of low income and
for the rehabilitation of housing units.
Background
The California Housing Finance Agency became effective on September 26, 1975, with enactment of Chapter 1, Statutes of 1975, First Extraordinary Session. The agency's primary function provides for the preparation, issuance, and the sale
of state bonds. Funds used by the agency create possibilities for financing housing developments in California. Known today
as CalHFA, the California Housing Finance Agency continues to work with public and private business partners, making homeownership
an attainable goal for the people of California.
Extent
8.5 cubic feet of textual records
Restrictions
For permission to reproduce or publish, please consult California State Archives staff. Permission for reproduction or publication
is given on behalf of the California State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State, Sacramento, as the owner of the physical
items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement that may arise from reproduction or publication
of materials from the California State Archives' collections.
Availability
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.