DATE: February 24, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Development Services
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Application for, and Receipt of, California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program Funds
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
1. Submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for Prohousing Incentive (PIP) funds in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000; and, if funds are awarded:
2. Execute a Standard Agreement and any related amendments, modifications, or documents required by HCD;
3. Accept and appropriate awarded funds in an amount not-to exceed $1,200,000; and
Allocate the funds to support the ongoing operations of the South Hayward Parish (SHP) Emergency Shelter Program.
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SUMMARY
HCD released the Round 4 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the PIP, making approximately $8 million available statewide for jurisdictions that have been awarded a Prohousing Designation. Based on the City of Hayward’s population size and its Prohousing Designation Score of 45, the City is eligible for an estimated $1,200,000 award (base award $750,000 + bonus award $450,000).
PIP funds are one-time resources that may be used for a broad range of eligible housing and community development activities. On December 18, 2025, the Housing Policy and Resource Committee (HPRC) reviewed potential funding options and supported prioritizing the use of PIP funds to support ongoing operations of the SHP Emergency Shelter to provide continued support for a proven community partner and offset the need for General Fund contributions.
This item seeks City Council authorization to apply for PIP funding and, if awarded, to allocate the funds to support SHP.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution