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Subject: FW: Prohousing Designation Expiration Reminder Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 9:04:32 PM
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Hello,
I hope this email finds you well.
You are receiving this message because the City of Riverside’s current Prohousing Designation status is set to expire January 1, 2027. Per the Prohousing Designation Program regulations, a
jurisdiction may maintain designation status for three (3) years, and this three-year period begins on the first January after status is obtained. A Prohousing jurisdiction may apply for a new designation up to six (6) months ahead of their expiration date, and therefore you may reapply starting July 1, 2026.
Jurisdictions that achieve Prohousing Designation become eligible for funding and priority scoring in a variety of competitive housing and planning grants programs such as:
Prohousing Incentive Program
Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG)
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC)
Solutions for Congested Corridors
Local Partnership Program
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program (STPG)
The Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) listed above is an annual NOFA, with NOFA 5 expected to be released in Fall 2026 with a deadline of March 31, 2027. Jurisdictions must have current Prohousing designation status in order to apply for PIP funds.
It should be noted that reapplication to the Prohousing Designation Program will involve adhering to the program’s permanent regulations, as opposed to the previously- utilized emergency regulations. These permanent regulations include the additional requirements listed below:
A completed summary of how jurisdictions have enacted best practices consistent with the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness’ “7 Principles for Addressing Encampments.” Please see page 24 of the attached application document & note that the word count included in this portion of the application is a suggestion rather than a requirement.
Completed diligent public participation
Up-to-date on all Housing Element implementation measures
HCD provides templates for encampment responses and diligent public participation, included in Appendix 5 and Appendix 6 of the attached
application. Additionally, HCD has dedicated staff available to partner with and provide technical assistance to your jurisdiction as you begin work on your reapplication. Should it be of interest, we are available to set up an initial technical assistance meeting as your staff schedule allows.
HCD looks forward to continuing to partner with the City of Riverside in these efforts to accelerate the production of affordable housing. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding reapplication to the Prohousing Designation Program.
Best,
Abby
Abby Marich
Housing and Community Development
CivicSpark Fellow 2025-2026
[email protected]
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