Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program
On June 12, HCD announced 18 jurisdictions to receive more than $33 million as part of the first round of Prohousing Incentive Pilot (PIP) Program funding. Subscribe to HCD’s Email Signup to stay up to date on PIP updates and NOFA opportunities.
HCD is determined to alleviate California’s housing crisis by making additional community development resources available to local governments with Prohousing Designation. The PIP Program is designed to reward local governments with Prohousing Designation with additional funding to accelerate affordable housing production and preservation.
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Notice of Funding
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At this time, HCD is no longer accepting applications in response to the December 15, 2022, PIP NOFA.
Awards
As of June 12
- City of El Cerrito
- City of Emeryville
- City of Fresno
- City of Los Angeles
- City of Needles
- City of Oakland
- City of Rancho Cordova
- City of Redwood City
- City of Riverside
- City of Roseville
- City of Sacramento
- City of Salinas
- City of San Diego
- City of Stockton
- City of Ukiah
- City of West Sacramento
- County of San Diego
- County of Yuba
Click here for a list Award List of awarded jurisdictions, award amounts, and HCD’s funding distribution methodology.
Apply Now
At this time, HCD is no longer accepting applications in response to the December 15, 2022, PIP NOFA.
Awards
As of June 12
- City of El Cerrito
- City of Emeryville
- City of Fresno
- City of Los Angeles
- City of Needles
- City of Oakland
- City of Rancho Cordova
- City of Redwood City
- City of Riverside
- City of Roseville
- City of Sacramento
- City of Salinas
- City of San Diego
- City of Stockton
- City of Ukiah
- City of West Sacramento
- County of San Diego
- County of Yuba
Click here for a list Award List of awarded jurisdictions, award amounts, and HCD’s funding distribution methodology.
Reporting & Compliance

Reporting & Compliance
The PIP Program is intended to increase participation in HCD’s Prohousing Designation Program by pairing the designation with an impactful award grant.
The Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program is a state investment from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund, established by Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2, Atkins) to create and conserve affordable housing. HCD will award PIP funds to eligible jurisdictions with Prohousing Designation, with additional bonus dollars available based on a jurisdiction’s Prohousing Designation Program application score.
Application Review and Requirements
Eligible applicants are limited to local governments (cities and counties). At this time, HCD is no longer accepting applications in response to the December 15, 2022 PIP NOFA.
Anticipated Application and Expenditure Timeline
Application and Guidelines Released | December 15, 2022 |
Prohousing Application Deadline | March 15, 2023 |
Designation Deadline | March 30, 2023 |
Final Awards | June 12, 2023 |
Fund Encumbrance Deadline | June 30, 2023 |