Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Prohousing Incentive Program Grants

Funder: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

Program Overview

Grants available exclusively to jurisdictions that have earned the Prohousing Designation. Communities demonstrating commitment to prohousing policies receive exclusive access to these grants and additional points in scoring of competitive housing, community development, and infrastructure funding programs.

    Geographic Scope

  • California
  • Prohousing-designated communities only

    Focus Areas

  • Housing production acceleration
  • Strategic and equitable communities
  • Rural, suburban, and urban housing development

    Prohousing Designation Requirements

    Jurisdictions earning designation must demonstrate:
  • Favorable zoning and land use policies
  • Decreased production timeframes
  • Reduced construction and development costs
  • Financial subsidies for housing
  • Proactive policy changes beyond state housing law

    Current Designated Communities

  • 52 California communities (as of 2024)
  • Example: City of Alameda (2024)

    Contact Information

  • California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
  • Visit Prohousing Designation Program webpage for more information

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

housingaffordable-housingcommunity-development

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