Cal. Gov't Code § 15820.201
(b) In order to be eligible for financing under this chapter, the participating college shall certify to the board both of the following:
(2) The rent for the beds for low-income students as described in paragraph (1) shall not exceed 30 percent of 50 percent of the area median income for a single-room occupancy unit type, as may be adjusted pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 15820.203.