CA AB474

Exempts income received from renting bedrooms through nonprofit home-sharing programs from being counted as income or assets when determining eligibility for public social services including CalFresh, SSI/SSP, CalWORKs, and Medi-Cal

Expands California Fair Employment and Housing Act exceptions to allow owner-occupied single-family homeowners participating in nonprofit home-sharing programs to rent to up to two roomers, boarders, or tenants while retaining certain housing discrimination exemptions

Defines "nonprofit home-sharing program" as one administered by a nonprofit or government entity that matches homeowners with spare bedrooms to tenants at no cost, with minimum 30-day leases and ongoing case management support

Requires the State Department of Social Services to seek federal waivers for CalFresh and SSI/SSP income exemptions, with Medi-Cal implementation delayed until no sooner than January 1, 2027 pending federal approval

Addresses California's housing crisis among older adults, noting over 40,000 people aged 55+ experiencing homelessness and that SSI payments ($1,206.94/month maximum in 2025) cover only a fraction of housing costs