The 2019-2020 Budget Act of the State of California established the Prohousing Designation Program. The program acknowledges and supports jurisdictions that go above and beyond state housing law to help accelerate housing production. Jurisdictions that receive this designation receive the following benefits:

• Receive priority processing or funding points when applying for funding programs, such as Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) and the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program (STPG). 
• Eligibility to apply for the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP). This program rewards local governments with funding to accelerate affordable housing production and preservation.

The City of Vacaville is considering applying for the Prohousing Designation administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The City’s application would be evaluated based on proposed or enacted policies related to the following categories:

• Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
• Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
• Providing Financial Subsidies

Before submitting an application, the City must conduct public outreach and submit a Formal Resolution from the City Council that authorizes the City to apply for the Program.

The City would like to hear feedback from the community on this initiative. Please visit our online survey portal to provide comments. 

Please join us for a virtual Community Meeting via Zoom to discuss the Prohousing Designation Program.

Date: August 14, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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