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Advocates back HDFC work plan; a veteran describes barriers to accessing housing
Summary
Housing nonprofits supported the AB 519 process and urged steady funding and streamlined asset management; a veteran public commenter described complex administrative barriers to accessing VA housing and local services.
Nonprofit housing advocates told the committee that AB 519's working‑group process and HDFC's early work plan reflect robust stakeholder input and could reduce administrative burdens for nonprofit developers.
Tyisha Watts of the California Housing Partnership and Natalie Spivak of Housing California praised the one‑stop approach and urged geographic equity, protection of AHSC and other existing programs, and adequate funding whether through a bond or ongoing general‑fund allocations.
In public comment, veteran Aaron Hassay described personal struggles with VA income limits, difficulty qualifying for home loans, and the administrative burden of applying for housing services when a veteran arrives in Sacramento. Hassay's testimony highlighted the user‑facing complexity that persists even as agencies streamline developer processes.
