CITY PURSUES PROHOUSING DESIGNATION
To support ADUs, Placentia has streamlined the review process to make it simpler and faster for homeowners to get approvals. The City has updated its codes to comply with state laws, created clear step-by-step guidance for applicants, and continues to provide resources that encourage residents to explore ADUs as a housing solution. These efforts are helping Placentia expand housing choices while preserving the character of our neighborhoods. Together, the pursuit of the Prohousing Designation and the City’s commitment to ADU streamlining highlight a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to housing. By embracing opportunities to attract new resources and create more options for residents, Placentia is investing in a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive community. As the application process moves forward, the City will continue to update residents on our progress toward achieving the Prohousing Designation. This effort is another example of how Placentia is planning ahead - so that future generations can enjoy the same welcoming, vibrant, and connected community that we all value today. Interested in building an ADU on your property or finding out more information about the City’s effort to become a Prohousing Designated City? Visit the City’s Development Services Department webpage for resources, requirements, and helpful guides at www.placentia.org/DSD.
The City of Placentia is taking important steps to strengthen our community’s future by pursuing a Prohousing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This designation is given to cities that go above and beyond in supporting housing opportunities, reducing barriers to development, and making it easier for residents of all ages and income levels to find a place to call home. If granted, the Prohousing Designation will recognize Placentia as a community working proactively to meet housing needs. Just as importantly, it will make Placentia more competitive for state funding opportunities that can be used for local improvements. Cities with the designation receive extra points when applying for state grants, meaning more chances to secure funds for things like infrastructure upgrades, transportation improvements, and neighborhood revitalization projects. These investments don’t just benefit housing, they improve our community by making Placentia an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. One way the City is already advancing housing opportunities is by making it easier to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs provide an affordable and flexible housing option for families who want to live close together, seniors who wish to age in place, or young adults seeking to remain in the community where they grew up. They also create opportunities for property owners to generate additional income while helping meet the housing demand across the region.
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