"The City of Sunnyvale recently earned top honors from the state for its efforts to implement policies that go above and beyond state housing law to facilitate housing production. Sunnyvale among 65 jurisdictions in California that have received the Prohousing Designation from Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) since the program began accepting applications in 2021. With a total of 62 points, the City has the seventh highest score of any jurisdiction and the highest in Santa Clara County."
"This top score means Sunnyvale will be even more competitive for special funding opportunities, including Prohousing Incentive Program grants, community development, and infrastructure funding programs administered by HCD. The Prohousing Designation Program was created as part of the California State 2019-20 Budget Act to provide support, incentives and accountability measures to meet California's housing goals. In applying for the Prohousing Designation, Sunnyvale highlighted its proactive housing and zoning programs"
Sunnyvale received the Prohousing Designation and scored 62 points, placing seventh among jurisdictions and highest in Santa Clara County. The designation increases competitiveness for Prohousing Incentive Program grants, community development, and infrastructure funding administered by HCD. The Prohousing Designation Program was created under the California State 2019-20 Budget Act to provide support, incentives, and accountability to meet statewide housing goals. Sunnyvale highlighted requirements such as 15% Below Market Rate inclusionary housing and use of city-owned sites for six 100% affordable developments. The Sunnyvale Historical Society will hold a Vintage and Yard Sale Sept. 13, with proceeds supporting the Heritage Park Museum.
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