CA SB747

Creates the COVID-19 Tenancy Grant Program under the Department of Housing and Community Development to award grants equal to 100 percent of COVID-19 rental debt owed by tenants, effective until January 1, 2025.

Defines "qualified applicants" as landlords who either received a negative decision from the State Rental Assistance Program, or submitted an application that has been pending for 20 days without a final decision, or obtained a civil money judgment against a tenant for COVID-19 rental debt.

Requires complete applications to include proof of State Rental Assistance Program application or decision, a civil judgment copy if applicable, and a statement signed under penalty of perjury by the landlord attesting that the grant satisfies the tenant's COVID-19 rental debt obligation.

Establishes the COVID-19 Tenancy Grant Program Fund within the state Treasury, with moneys available upon legislative appropriation for awarding program grants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Requires landlords who receive a grant to repay the department if they subsequently receive rental assistance funds from the State Rental Assistance Program for the same tenant and property.