Item 20 - Application for Prohousing Incentive Program Grant Funds

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EXHIBIT 1 I Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Application Instructions I The applicant is applying to the Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) for a grant authorized under the provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50470(2)(C)(i). PIP is designed to encourage cities and counties to achieve Prohousing Designation. Please refer to the PIP Guidelines and September 2024 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for detailed information on eligible uses and awards. If you have questions regarding this application or the PIP Program, email Prohousinglncentive@hcd.ca.gov. If approved for funding, the PIP application is incorporated as part of your Standard Agreement with the Department. To be considered for funding, all sections of this application, including attachments if required, must be complete and accurate. Threshold Requirements In order to be considered for funding, all applicants must submit a complete, signed application to Prohousinglncentive@hcd.ca.gov by March 31, 2026. Pursuant to Section 202 of the PIP Guidelines, all applicants must meet the following threshold requirements to be eligible for funding: X An adopted housing element in substantial compliance, as determined by the Department, pursuant to Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of Gov. Code) in accordance with Government Code section 65585, subdivision (h). X Housing Element Annual Progress Report submittal pursuant to Government Code Section 65400 for the current or prior year, as applicable. Prohousing Designation: An awarded or completed Prohousing Designation Application with an authorizing X resolution must be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the Applicant's PIP Application. PIP Awards cannot be made until a Prohousing Designation is awarded. X A complete application as determined by the Department. An authorizing resolution authorizing submittal of the application to the Program that materially comports with the X Program's requirements and is legally sufficient as determined in the Department's reasonable discretion, including an authorized representative. See Attachment B of the PIP Guidelines for required resolution format. X Compliance with state and federal housing laws as determined by the sole discretion of HCD. Demonstration of meeting threshold criteria shall be determined by the Department in its sole and absolute discretion. No documentation of meeting threshold requirements is required in the application unless requested by the Department.