Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program
Application
February 28, 2023
Presented By:
David Vigil, Housing Coordinator VISTA
Community Development Department
Executive Summary
Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program NOFA
released on December 15, 2022
PIP Program is the newest benefit for
jurisdictions with a Prohousing Designation
PIP Program is providing funding for housing
and community development expenses.
Background
Application due March 15, 2023
$25.7 Million available for grants
PIP Program is connected to the
Prohousing Designation Program (PDP)
PIP and PDP applications can be
submitted simultaneously
Prohousing Designation needs to
be obtained for the PIP Program
application to remain eligible
City submitted a PDP application
to HCD on December 19, 2022
(Close to obtaining designation)
Prohousing Designation needs to
be obtained no later than March 31,
2023
Background
Discussion
More points in PDP Application
= More Funding for the City
City working with HCD to
provide additional supporting
documentation
PIP encumbrance deadline is
June 30th
City’s PIP application going to
CC on March 7
th
Discussion
A jurisdictions award is determined by:
Base award
PDP application points X $10,000
City could obtain up to 51 points in the
PDP application per HCD staff preliminary
review
City could receive up to $1,660,000 in
PIP Program Funds
SALINAS
Recommendation
The Housing and Land Use Committee supports the submission of a Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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