California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH):

Protects consumers by licensing and regulating California professionals and businesses;
Promotes and funds safe, affordable and dignified rental and homeownership opportunities;
Partners with local communities to prevent and end homelessness;
Guards the civil rights of all Californians from acts of hate violence and unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations;
Builds strong, equitable and vibrant communities.

Leadership

Gavin Newsom
Governor
State of California

Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez
Secretary
Business, Consumer
Services and Housing Agency

Housing

California Interagency Council on Homelessness

Verify a License

Report Workplace Harassment

Department of Housing and Community Development

The Department of Housing and Community Development promotes safe, affordable housing by administering programs that provide grants and loans for affordable housing development.

About Grants and Funding

Report Workplace Harassment

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing provides multiple resources for anyone needing more information on California’s laws protecting individuals from sexual harassment. Employees or job applicants who believe that they have been harassed or retaliated against may file a complaint of discrimination with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing within one year of the last act of harassment or retaliation.

Brochures Sexual Harassment Brochure How to File: Complaint process

California Attorney General: (800) 952-5225

Verify a License

Look up a company or individual who has a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Verify a License BreEZe Location

Telephone: (800) 952-5210
Email: dca@dca.ca.gov

Look up a license with other BCSH licensing entities:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Department of Housing and Community Development California Horse Racing Board

California Interagency Council on Homelessness

The California Interagency Council on Homelessness oversees the implementation of Housing First guidelines and regulations, and identify resources, benefits, and services to prevent and end homelessness in California.

About Programs

Departments and Boards

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Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities Program

The Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce
greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions.

Transformative Climate Communities Program

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three communities – likely $70 million in Fresno, $35 million in Los Angeles,
and $35 million in a third location.