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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 1Ch. 3§ 17033 Railroad Employee Housing Permits

§ 17033 Railroad Employee Housing Permits

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§ 17033 Railroad Employee Housing Permits

Key Takeaways

  • •Railroad companies don't need a permit to run housing for their workers, but they must tell the government about it.
  • •They have 30 days after workers move in to give details like where the housing is, how many people live there, and what the place looks like.
  • •If things change later (like more people move in), they don’t need a new permit but must share updates if the government asks.

Example

A railroad company builds a small apartment building for its train conductors and engineers to live in near the tracks.

The company must tell the government within 30 days where the building is, how many workers live there, and what’s inside (like bedrooms and kitchens). If later they add more rooms, they don’t need a new permit but must answer questions if the government checks in.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17033 Railroad Employee Housing Permits

Section 17032 shall not apply to employee housing owned or operated by railroad corporations. Application for a permit to operate employee housing owned or operated by a railroad corporation shall be made to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 30 days of initial occupancy and shall contain at least the following information: (a)  The name and address and telephone numbers of the employee housing owner and operator. (b)  The present location of the employee housing. (c)  The present approximate number of occupants to be housed. (d)  A description of the present facilities comprising the employee housing. (e)  Approximate dates of present occupancy. An amended permit shall not be required if there is any change in the foregoing information applicable to the railroad employee housing, provided, however, the railroad corporation shall make this information available to the department upon reasonable request. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 589, Sec. 94. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationemployeeroadinformationcommunity developmentapplicationlocationdescription

Related Statutes

  • § 17032 Employee Housing Permit Application
  • § 17030 Employee Housing Permit Requirements
  • § 17031.8 Annual Enforcement Agency Reporting
  • § 17030.10 Affordable Housing Organization Certification
  • § 9560 Permit Application Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 17033.
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