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Draft Prohousing Designation Application
The City of Chula Vista is applying for a prohousing designation from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The prohousing designation is awarded to cities that carry out actions and policies to facilitate housing development, as determined by a scoring rubric set forth by HCD. Jurisdictions may be awarded the prohousing designation if they are determined to have 30 or more points according to HCD’s rubric. The designation enables developments in prohousing jurisdictions to be more competitive when applying for several state funding programs such as the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC) and Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) programs.
Below is a link to our application, which we will be taking comments on until Sunday September 22, 2024. Please contact Chris Stanley, Senior Planner at cstanley@chulavistaca.gov for any comments or questions by Sunday September 22.
Draft Prohousing Designation Application
Building affordable housing today in California is an economically challenging endeavor that requires true public-private partnerships to overcome market forces. The Department of Housing and Homeless Services partners with lenders, developers, nonprofits, and/or state and federal agencies to expand the supply of affordable housing opportunities by providing incentives, policies and direct financial assistance. Some of the tools used include:
- Inclusionary Housing
- Density Bonus
- AB 2162
- Housing Authority
Notice of Funding Availability – New Construction of Affordable Housing
(Posted 11/8/24)
The City of Chula Vista has issued a competitive Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) for new construction of affordable housing. The bid may be accessed via the City’s PlanetBids portal, available here: https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/15381/bo/bo-detail/123647
Questions related to the proposal must be submitted through PlanetBids--NOT to the City’s Housing and Homeless Services Department.
The NOFA will be administered according to the schedule below:
Activity
Date
NOFA Posted to PlanetBids
Friday, November 8, 2024
Question Submittal through PlanetBids
No later than 3:00 P.M. on Monday, December 9, 2024 (City encourages questions to be uploaded as soon as prepared.)
Response to Questions Released
No later than 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2024. (It is the City’s intent to answer questions as they are received.)
NOFA Response and Proposal Due
Friday, December 20, 2024, no later than 12:00 pm
Funding Recommendations Announced
Week of January 13, 2025
Council Consideration
March/April 2025
Loan Closing
No later than June 30, 2025
Activity |
Date |
NOFA Posted to PlanetBids |
Friday, November 8, 2024 |
Question Submittal through PlanetBids |
No later than 3:00 P.M. on Monday, December 9, 2024 (City encourages questions to be uploaded as soon as prepared.) |
Response to Questions Released |
No later than 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2024. (It is the City’s intent to answer questions as they are received.) |
NOFA Response and Proposal Due |
Friday, December 20, 2024, no later than 12:00 pm |
Funding Recommendations Announced |
Week of January 13, 2025 |
Council Consideration |
March/April 2025 |
Loan Closing |
No later than June 30, 2025 |
Inclusionary Housing
All new residential developments of 20 units or more must include 5% of the total units affordable to low-income households and 5% of the total units affordable to moderate-income households. The inclusionary housing requirement assists Chula Vista in producing affordable housing for residents and persons working within the City.
Density Bonus
Density Bonus is a state law that allows for additional units to be built on a site above the maximum density, if a certain number of affordable units is included. The law also allows for breaks on parking and development standards.
Residential For-Sale Affordable Unit Requirements
This municipal code chapter explains the requirements for projects including for-sale affordable units.
Marketing, Application, Lottery, and Waitlist Requirements for Affordable Rental Housing Projects
This municipal code chapter explains the marketing, application, lottery, and waitlist requirements for projects including rental affordable units.
AB 2162 Supportive Housing
AB 2162 is a state law that allows for the ministerial approval of a project that is 100% affordable to lower income households and includes a certain number of supportive housing units amongst other requirements.
Housing Authority
The Chula Vista Housing Authority coordinates and administers the City’s programs for promoting balanced housing for families of all income levels. The Housing Authority often serves as the financing vehicle for the issuance of bonds for acquiring development and rehabilitating of housing. The City Council serves as the five-member Board of Directors of the Housing Authority and the Housing Advisory Commission serves as an advisory body.
With the end of California Redevelopment, the Housing Authority was authorized all duties of the former Redevelopment Agency. As part of these duties, AB 987 required that the Agency publish a listing of assisted properties.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Loan Program
Additional information on constructing ADUs in Chula Vista can be found on the City's ADU Webpage.
Multifamily Bond Program
The Multifamily Bond Program provides below-market financing for developers willing to set aside a portion of their rental units as affordable housing. Housing staff reviews projects eligible for tax-exempt bond financing assistance and makes recommendations to the Chula Vista Housing Authority, which issues the bonds. For the Housing Authority's requirements, refer to the Authority's Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Program policy. The bonds require a minimum "A" rating, which typically is achieved by obtaining a credit enhancement offered by participating financial institutions that underwrite the project loans and guarantee the repayment of bonds. Housing bonds are attractive to investors because of their relative safety as compared to stocks and because they are exempt from some income tax.
Workforce Housing
On October 26, 2021, Council adopted a new policy to enable acceptance of applications by Joint Power Authorities and their associated project team to finance rental projects in Chula Vista for moderate income households to address the “missing middle” in housing stock. The associated policy and application materials follow.
Rental Housing Compliance
The Housing Department’s Asset Management team ensures that the City of Chula Vista’s/Housing Authority's Affordable Housing Projects are compliant with the terms of the loan or grant that was provided by the City/Housing Authority to fund development. For additional information visit the Rental Housing Compliance page.
Quick Links
- HUD 2024 AMI Income
- State 2024 Income Limits
- Affordable Housing Cost Calculation
- Utility Allowance
- Housing Authority Fees
Interested in Developing Affordable Housing in our Community?
If you are interested in applying for financing with the City please contact:
Brian Warwick, Housing Manager
(619) 691-5047 | bwarwick@chulavistaca.gov
Department of Housing & Homeless Services
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910