Prohousing Designation Program Application December 13, 2022 Presented By:
David Vigil, Housing Coordinator VISTA
Megan Hunter, Community Development Director
Community Development Department
Recommended Motion
A motion to approve a Resolution authorizing:
the submission of the Prohousing Designation Program (PDP) application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program; and the Mayor or designee to execute and enter into any documents and/or agreements, including future amendments, required or deemed necessary or appropriate by HCD to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program
Executive Summary
Prohousing Designation
Demonstrated commitment to accelerate the production of housing Designation Benefits:
Scoring advantages
Grant application preferences
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Background
Open Applications
July 1, 2021
Threshold Requirements
Compliant Housing Element
Current Annual Progress Reports
Supportive zoning changes
Housing law compliance
Designation can be revoked for failure to stay compliant Housing Accountability Act
Density Bonus Law
Fair Housing
Background
Application Scoring Requirements
30 Point
Minimum
Minimum 1 Item Per Category
Favorable zoning and land use
Accelerating production timeframes
Reducing construction and development costs
Providing financial subsidies
Enhanced Scoring
Demonstrate policies align with principles
Additional points per scoring item
Discussion
Potential City Score
53 Points
Submittal & Review Process
60 Day Review Period
Can Submit Multiple Times
No deadline to submit application
Cities Awarded the Prohousing Designation
Only Sacramento
22 other jurisdictions in review
City could be the first Central Coast jurisdiction awarded designation 1 2
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5 CEQA Consideration
Not a project.
Council 2022-2025 Goals & Strategies
Housing/Affordable Housing
Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability
Effective and Culturally Responsive Government
Departmental Collaboration
Prepared by:
Housing and Community Development Division
Consulted with:
Current Planing Division
Planning and Project Implementation Division
Permit Services Division
Public Works Department
Fiscal and Sustainability Impact
No Impact to General Fund
Potential preferences/points in future competitive funding opportunities
Questions & Comments