Prohousing Incentive Program

Notice of Funding Availability

Nearly $8 Million Available Through Round 5

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to announce the release of the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 5 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $8 million.

Advancing Inclusive, Sustainable, Affordable Communities

PIP offers competitive grant funding to jurisdictions with a Prohousing Designation—cities and counties that are demonstrating leadership and commitment in tackling California’s housing crisis. These local governments are implementing forward-thinking policies such as:

• Streamlining approvals for infill multifamily housing.
• Reducing homelessness upstream before it begins and committing to act with urgency and compassion to help reduce unsheltered homelessness.
• Increasing housing capacity near jobs and transit to support climate and equity goals.
• Supporting a broader mix of housing types, including affordable and accessible homes. Expanding housing choice and addressing disparities in housing need and access to opportunity. 

Eligible uses include:

• Affordable housing production and preservation,
• Affordable homeownership programs,
• Rental assistance,
• Emergency shelters, and
• Transitional and permanent housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Key Dates and Eligibility:

• Applications are due March 31, 2027
• Round 5 is open to all jurisdictions that obtain a Prohousing Designation by the PIP application deadline
• Jurisdictions may submit both their Prohousing Designation and PIP applications simultaneously, but must achieve a Prohousing Designation, as determined by HCD, no later than March 31, 2027.

Questions about PIP? Please email ProhousingIncentive@hcd.ca.gov.

Questions about Prohousing Designation?

Please email ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov.