Prohousing Designation Program
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce that we have been designated a Prohousing Jurisdiction under the Prohousing Designation Program. This designation recognizes Santa Barbara’s commitment to accelerating housing production and implementing housing-friendly policies.
The Prohousing Designation Program was established in the 2019-20 Budget Act to acknowledge the policies of local governments that promote housing development. Through a Prohousing Designation, the City has shown commitment and diligence and demonstrated itself as a partner to the state in combatting the housing crisis. Threshold requirements for the Prohousing Designation include having a certified Housing Element, engaging in a public participation process, and complying with applicable state housing law related to the Permit Streamlining Act and CEQA.
Benefits of the Prohousing Designation
Receiving a Prohousing Designation documents the City’s commitment to housing and recognizes the work that has already been done to address the City’s housing shortage and affordability crisis. The Prohousing Designation makes the City eligible to apply for Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) funds, a state investment from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund, to create and conserve affordable housing. It also makes the City eligible for priority processing or funding points when applying for several infrastructure and other funding programs, including:
- Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities
- Infill Infrastructure Grant
- Transformative Climate Communities
- Solutions for Congested Corridors
- Local Partnership Program
- Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
Learn More
California Department of Housing and Community Development's Prohousing webpage for more details about the Prohousing Designation Program.
