SB 21: Single-room occupancy units: demolition and replacement: housing assistance programs: eligibility for homeless individuals and families.

This bill aims to amend existing housing laws to promote the development of housing, particularly for homeless individuals and families. It requires that any project that demolishes protected units must replace them with at least as many units as existed on the site before demolition, and include affordable rental units for low-income households. For single-room occupancy buildings, the bill permits affected cities or counties to reduce replacement unit requirements if the project meets specific criteria, such as converting the units to rental units with affordable rents. The bill also establishes the criteria for determining homelessness and prohibits individuals or families deemed homeless from being required to fill a unit through a coordinated entry system.