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Report regarding a resolution to authorize application to and participation in the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Designation Program (Adena Friedman, Principal Planner and Tony Rozzi, Chief Planner)
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize application to and participation in the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Designation Program.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 1, 2021, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) established the Prohousing Designation Program pursuant to California Government Code ?65589.9. The Program creates incentives for cities and counties that are compliant with Housing Element requirements and can demonstrate that they have enacted, or plan to enact, Prohousing policies in four category areas: Favorable Zoning and Land Use, Accelerating Production Timeframes, Reducing Construction and Development Costs, and Providing Financial Subsidies. Jurisdictions who are awarded a Prohousing Designation will receive a competitive advantage for critical state affordable housing and infrastructure grant programs, including the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program, Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, Transformative Climate Communities, and the Infill Incentive Grant Program.
Jurisdictions wishing to apply for the Prohousing Designation must complete and submit an application to HCD which includes documentation of relevant policies and regulations, and a resolution authorizing application to the Program. Applicants must demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly contributes to the acceleration of housing production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total of 30 points or more across all four categories.
Planning Division staff is currently drafting the application and has determined that South San ...
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