FROM:
Housing
SUBJECT:
Title
Prohousing Incentive Program Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Application and Other Grant Related Documents
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana authorizing application for, and receipt of, up to the eligible award amount of $1,250,000 of Prohousing Incentive Program Funds.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to enter into and transmit any documents necessary or appropriate to ensure the City’s timely submission of the Prohousing Incentive Program application.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by establishing partnerships and positive working relationships with other public agencies providing services to residents and local businesses.
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by pursuing financial participation from county, state, and federal governments.
DISCUSSION:
On December 15, 2022, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced that the City of Fontana was one of the seven cities statewide awarded the Prohousing Designation. This designation recognizes Fontana for its commitment to policies and practices in removing barriers to housing production. Concurrent with the designation announcement, HCD launched the new Prohousing Incentive (PIP) grant program. The grant program is open only to jurisdictions which hold the Prohousing Designation. According to the program guidelines, Fontana is eligible for up to the eligible award amount of $1,250,000 in funding and the application is due by March 31, 2026.
The PIP program requires City Council authorization to submit the application and funds are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis. If Fontana is awarded, the funds will used for the development of housing and associated programs. As a result, Staff recommends the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana Authorizing staff to submit an application for Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Award.
The Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP), is funded through Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB2, Atkins), which established the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. Five percent of annual collections are deposited in a fund to be used for an incentive program. The PIP program awards funds based on jurisdiction size and Prohousing Designation Program score. The program awards funds based on the eligible applicant’s Prohousing Designation Program Score. This round of program funding provides awards for eligible applicants to use towards planning and implementation activities related to housing and community development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If awarded by the state, and approved by the City Council, the City will receive up to the eligible award amount of $1,250,000 in grant funds and the applicable revenue and expenditure budgets will be included in the next quarterly budget report.
MOTION:
Approve Staff Recommendation