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HCD Prohousing Designation Program Application <br />December 5, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br />3 <br />8 <br />4 <br />8 <br />Eligibility to receive the Prohousing Designation requires the applicant to have an <br />adopted Housing Element, be current on submission of the Annual Progress Report, <br />and be in compliance with applicable State housing law. Applicants must also submit a <br />Resolution, with language and format as required by HCD, authorizing application and <br />participation in the program. Jurisdictions that meet these requirements qualify for the <br />validation phase of the application, which is based on the following four scoring <br />categories: <br /> Favorable Zoning and Land Use <br /> Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes <br /> Reduction of Construction and Development Costs <br /> Providing Financial Subsidies <br />A minimum score of 30 points is required to receive a Prohousing Designation, and <br />applicants must demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy in <br />each of the four categories. An initial review by Planning staff indicates that the City will <br />receive a score in excess of 30 points due to the programs and reforms already adopted <br />by the City Council in the form of the Housing Element (2022) and General Plan Update <br />(2022). <br />If this item is approved, Planning staff will submit the application and Resolution to HCD <br />for review. HCD will then either approve or provide feedback on the application within <br />60 days. If awarded, the Prohousing Designation remains valid for three years. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />EXHIBITS <br />1. Resolution – Authorizing Application to Program <br />2. Draft Prohousing Designation Program Application <br />Submitted By: Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency <br />Approved By: Tom Hatch, Interim City Manager