To: Board of Supervisors
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the County Planning & Building Department Division of Housing and Grants to Apply for Prohousing Designation Program and the Companion Incentive Grants with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) to:
A. Approve the Planning & Building Department to apply for the Prohousing Designation Program and companion grant with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for supporting a privileged designation and assistance in continuation of the department's housing subsidy programs and a marketing/demographic strategy for public education and outreach efforts; and
B. Authorize and direct the Planning and Building Department Director to execute, in the name of the County of Humboldt, the application, the standard agreement, and all other documents required by HCD for participation in the Prohousing Designation Program, and any amendments after review by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Housing for All
Strategic Plan Category: 4002 - Increase and prioritize housing development
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) offers a program for jurisdictions to receive a Prohousing Designation (Attachment 2). Jurisdictions receiving a Prohousing Designation are given preference in program funding. This application would authorize the county to apply to become a Prohousing Designated jurisdiction under a program called the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP). The PIP Grant compliments and is the funding source for the Prohousing Designation Program. The P...
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