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.
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.
Prohousing Application Public Review Period
The County encourages community members, stakeholders, and interested parties to review the draft Prohousing Application and provide feedback. All comments will be considered before the application submittal to the State.
The Prohousing Designation is awarded to cities and counties for their programs and policies that accelerate the production of housing. The draft Prohousing Application lists the programs and policies currently adopted by the County that qualify for points. To assist in preparing a successful application, we encourage any feedback on the draft application.
Please submit your comments in the form below or email them to [email protected].
All comments must be received by September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to be considered.
For additional information regarding Prohousing, contact the Advance Planning Division at: [email protected].
Event Calendar
Outreach Methods
Date | Outreach Type | Materials & Links |
January 13, 2026 (01/13/26) | Board of Supervisors Hearing | Agenda Item: 3.45 Proceedings: Submittal |
Posted between: August 24 - Sept 23, 2026 (08/24 - 09/23) | Prohousing Application Public Review Period Announcement | |
August 24, 2026 (08/24/26) | Social Media Announcement | |
August 25, 2026 (08/25/26) | Gov Delivery Announcement |
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
