Cal. Civ. Code § 380.107
Program Operating Fees
Operative Text
Allocations to LAAs, including any LAA designated by a Municipality, shall include an amount to be paid to the LAA for the LAA's operating expenses in connection with the administration of the Allocation, including, but not limited to, the staff salaries and benefits of LAA employees for time spent performing duties associated with the Allocation, including Unit inspections; participation in Tenant referrals and determination of Tenant eligibility; negotiation with prospective Landlords regarding participation in the RHS Program; technical assistance; auditing and bookkeeping expenses; the LAA's use of equipment in operating under the RHS Program (such as cars, copiers, paper used in preparing required documentation, etc.); and costs for office space and utilities incurred in operating under the RHS Program.� The amount of funds for an LAA's operating expenses shall not exceed 10% of the amount of an Allocation that is less than or equal to $500,000 and 7% of the annual amount of an Allocation that is greater than $500,000.�
Under Illinois Administrative Code Part 380, Section 380.107, when funding is allocated to Local Administrative Agencies (LAAs) under the Rental Housing Support (RHS) Program, a portion of that allocation may be used to cover the LAA's operating costs. These eligible costs include staff salaries, unit inspections, tenant eligibility work, landlord outreach, and office expenses. The rule caps these operating fees at 10% of any allocation up to $500,000, and at 7% of any allocation exceeding that threshold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 380.107 governs how LAAs — the local bodies that administer RHS Program allocations — are funded for their administrative work, including the landlord outreach and negotiation activities that bring property owners into the program. Landlords participating in or considering the RHS Program can generally expect that the LAA they work with is operating within these fee-cap structures, which are designed to keep the bulk of program funds directed toward housing assistance rather than administration. Understanding this framework can help property owners contextualize how LAA resources are allocated when engaging with program staff on unit inspections or participation agreements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 380.107 establishes that a defined share of RHS Program funding goes toward the administrative costs LAAs incur when helping tenants — including eligibility determinations and referrals. Tenants participating in or seeking access to the RHS Program may find it useful to know that the LAA handling their case is funded within these capped percentages, meaning the majority of program dollars are intended to flow toward housing support. Tenants who have questions about how their LAA is administering program funds can reach out to the Illinois Housing Development Authority or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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