Alameda Earns State 'Prohousing Designation'

ALAMEDA, CA — Alameda has earned a Prohousing Designation from the state Department of Housing and Community Development, setting the city up to receive more funding for its housing efforts, the city announced Tuesday.

Alameda is the latest Bay Area municipality to earn the distinction, joining Healdsburg, Mountain View, and Petaluma, which were recognized earlier in the year.

According to the state, the Prohousing Designation provides communities exclusive access to grants and extra points for competitive housing, community development, and infrastructure funding grants awarded by HCD.

Earning the designation means local leaders have demonstrated a commitment to policies to increase housing production while lowering barriers and cutting red tape.

More information about California's Prohousing Designation program is available on the HCD website.