The Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Program provides loans and grants to cities, counties, cities and counties, transit agencies, eligible tribal applicants, and developers for the purpose of supporting the development of higher density vehicle miles traveled-efficient affordable housing or related infrastructure, including projects within close proximity to transit stations or projects that could increase public transit ridership.
Program Overview
In 2026, several program updates authorized by Chapter 22, Statutes of 2025 (AB 130) focus the program on affordable housing and related infrastructure that is funded by a state vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation bank. This updated version of the program connects TOD investments to housing and related infrastructure, prioritizing developments in location-efficient areas. For this program effort, HCD works closely with the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation which develops complementary guidance on the VMT mitigation bank, definitions of location efficiency and other elements of the program.