Low-Barrier Navigation Center Resources

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A Low-Barrier Navigation Center (LBNC) is a "Housing First," low barrier, temporary, service-enriched shelter that helps homeless individuals and families to quickly obtain permanent housing.

Assembly Bill 101 (AB 101) established requirements for local jurisdictions to allow LBNCs as a by-right use in certain districts. The resources listed below were created by the state to help local jurisdictions implement these requirements.

Low-Barrier Navigation Centers Fact Sheet

Assembly Bill 101 (AB 101) requires a Low Barrier Navigation Center (LBNC) be a use by right in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets specified requirements.

A LBNC is defined as a housing-first, low-barrier, temporary, service-enriched shelter focused on helping homeless individuals and families to quickly obtain permanent housing.

The California Department of Housing & Community Development created this Low Barrier Navigation Centers Fact Sheet to help jurisdictions better understand AB 101.

Low-Barrier Navigation Centers Model Ordinance

The California Department of Housing & Community Development created this Low-Barrier Navigation Centers model ordinance.

Low-Barrier Navigation Centers Checklist

The California Department of Housing and Community Development has created this Low-Barrier Navigation Center Checklist.

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