California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

Our Vision

A thriving and equitable California where people have access to safe and affordable housing, consumers are protected, and civil rights are safeguarded.

Our Mission

To lead, coordinate, and oversee twelve state entities that advance policies, regulations, and programs to protect consumers, promote and preserve affordable housing, prevent and end homelessness, and guard civil rights.

Departments and Boards

Gavin Newsom
Governor
State of California

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

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Housing

California Interagency Council on Homelessness

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Civil Rights Resources

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

Civil Rights Resources

The Civil Rights Department (CRD) is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights. The mission of the CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking. Click here for more resources.

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

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

The State of California is proposing to invest $140 million of cap and trade money next year in
three communities – likely $70 million in Fresno, $35 million in Los Angeles,
and $35 million in a third location.

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Contact

Email: Info@bcsh.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 653-4090
Fax: (916) 653-3815
Address: 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850, Sacramento, CA 95814