Overview
Riverside County is initiating an effort to apply for the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program (PDP), administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The Prohousing Designation recognizes jurisdictions that demonstrate a strong commitment to planning for, approving, and facilitating housing production. Achieving this designation would improve the County’s competitiveness for State housing and infrastructure funding and support implementation of the County’s adopted Housing Element.
What is the Prohousing Designation Program (PDP)?
The Prohousing Designation Program (PDP) was established through the 2019-2020 Budget Act (AB 101) to incentivize local governments to adopt and implement policies that actively promote housing development.
Jurisdictions that receive a Prohousing Designation:
- Are recognized by the State as advancing housing-friendly policies;
- Receive priority consideration, additional points, and set-asides in many competitive State grant programs; and
- Become eligible for the State’s Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP)
The designation is voluntary but increasingly important as State housing funding programs prioritize jurisdictions with demonstrated progress on housing goals.
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Why is the County pursuing a Prohousing Designation?
The Prohousing Designation would:
Support implementation of the County's State-certified 6th Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029) programs that rely on external funding;
Strengthen the County’s ability to compete for State housing, transportation, and infrastructure grants; and
Help maintain access to critical existing funding sources used to support affordable housing and homelessness response programs
Prohousing status also signals the County’s progress toward State housing goals and alignment with evolving funding and accountability frameworks.
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Submitted Prohousing Application
On September 30, 2026, the County of Riverside submitted its completed Prohousing Designation Program Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review.
The submitted application and accompanying Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 2026-018 are available below. The County will continue to coordinate with HCD throughout the application review process.
Prohousing Application: Public Review Period
The County provided opportunities for community members, stakeholders, and interested parties to review and provide feedback on the draft Prohousing Application prior to its submission to the State.
The initial 30-day public review period concluded on September 23, 2026. Following updates to the application based on comments received, an extended 7-day public review period was held from September 24 through September 30, 2026. Feedback received throughout both review periods was considered in preparation of the County’s final application.
For reference, the draft applications made available during each review period, along with the County’s response to public comments, are provided below.
30-Day Public Review Period (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23, 2026) | 7-Day Extended Public Review Period (Sept. 24 - 30, 2026) |
For additional information regarding Prohousing, contact the Advance Planning Division at: [email protected].
Por favor, envíe sus comentarios mediante el siguiente formulario o por correo electrónico a [email protected].
Event Calendar
Outreach Methods
Date | Outreach Type | Materials & Links |
January 13, 2026 (01/13/26) | Board of Supervisors Hearing Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: 4080 Lemon St. 1st Floor Board Chambers, Riverside, CA, 92501 | Agenda Item: 3.45 Proceedings: Submittal |
Posted between: August 24 - Sept 23, 2026 (08/24 - 09/23) | Prohousing Application Announcement | |
August 24, 2026 (08/24/26) | Prohousing Application Announcement Social Media Post | |
August 25, 2026 (08/25/26) | Prohousing Application Announcement Gov Delivery Announcement | |
August 27, 2026 (08/27/26) | Open House: Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) Social Media Post | |
August 31, 2026 (08/31/26) | Open House: ECV Gov Delivery Announcement | |
September 3, 2026 (09/03/26) | Open House: ECV Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 77588 El Duna Ct. in Palm Desert | |
September 3, 2026 (09/03/26) | Open House: Riverside Social Media Post | |
September 4, 2026 (09/03/26) | Open House: Riverside Gov Delivery Bulletin | |
September 9, 2026 (09/09/26) | Open House: Riverside Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 4080 Lemon St, 12th Floor | |
September 14, 2026 (09/14/26) | Housing Review Committee: Prohousing Presentation Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Location: 91260 66th Ave, Mecca, CA 92254 | Agenda |
September 15, 2026 (09/15/26) | Open House: Mecca Social Media Post & Gov Delivery Bulletin | |
September 16, 2026 (09/16/26) | Planning Commission: Prohousing Workshop Social Media Post & Gov Delivery Bulletin | |
September 16 - 28, 2026 (09/16 - 28/26) | Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) / Community Council (CC) Outreach Sept. 16th - Warm Springs Sept. 23rd - Highgrove Sept. 24th - Thousand Palms Sept. 28th - Thermal-Oasis | |
September 22, 2026 (09/22/26) | Open House: Mecca Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 91391 66th Ave, Mecca, CA 92254 | |
September 23, 2026 (09/23/26) | Planning Commission: Prohousing Workshop Time: 9 a.m. Location: 4080 Lemon St. 1st Floor Board Chambers, Riverside, CA, 92501 | Agenda Item: 7.1 |
September 24 - 30, 2026 (09/24 - 30/26) | 7-Day Extended Public Review Period |
Contact Us
Jordan Leffew | Assistant Planner
Chad Brown | Senior Planner
Phayvanh Nanthavongdouangsy | Principal Planner
[email protected]
(951) 955-2525
County Administrative Center
12th Floor - Planning Department
4080 Lemon Street, 12th floor
Riverside, CA 92502
(951) 955-2004
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