CA AB1641

Expands the definition of blighted areas under the Community Redevelopment Law to include housing constructed as government-owned projects before January 1, 1960.

Requires redevelopment agencies undertaking activities in these areas to replace all existing public housing units on at least a one-to-one basis, with replacement units affordable to extremely low, very low, and lower income households for at least 55 years.

Allows replacement housing to be publicly or privately owned, located within the project area or within five miles, matching displaced households' unit types and sizes with rents not exceeding 30 percent of household income.

Gives displaced households priority for permanent replacement dwelling units at the initial time of relocation.

Permits projects to include additional privately owned housing for low and moderate income families, workforce market-rate housing units, and other commercial, industrial, and public improvements.