Cal. Health & Safety Code § 51311

Upon application by a local public entity the agency may agree to allocate funds for property improvement loans or mortgage loans for rehabilitation of residential structures or housing developments as required in a citywide or countywide program of systematic enforcement of rehabilitation standards. The agreement between the local public entity and the agency shall provide for notice to potentially affected owners and tenants and for an opportunity for participation by them in the determination of criteria for selection or order of selection of dwelling units to be inspected and rehabilitated. Such assistance may be administered by the local public entity or the agency.