The Housing Department’s mission is to advance “diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities by developing and implementing a wide range of housing policies and programs related to affordable housing, rent stabilization, and tenant protection.” In addition to implementing a wide range of existing programs, the department develops new housing policies and programs to respond to evolving community needs and in alignment with City Council Strategic Priorities and City values, including creating a Community for All, facilitating Intentional Development and Housing Options, and advancing the City’s Race, Equity and Inclusion Initiative. The City’s newest department has two divisions, Affordable Housing and Rent Stabilization.

With the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget, the City formed a new Housing Department to address the resources needed to implement both existing programs and new initiatives to be responsive to a wide range of housing needs of the community. The department will be directly involved in 22 work plan projects related to the implementation of the 2023-31 Housing Element. Other significant priorities for the department will include advancing a displacement response strategy, developing an asset management system/program to monitor and track the City’s rapidly expanding affordable housing supply, expanding Housing’s legislative efforts in coordination with the City’s legislative team, and further integrating the City’s Race, Equity and Inclusion planning into the Housing Department’s work.

Announcements

PRO HOUSING GRANT

The City of Mountain View is seeking federal funding to support our goals to produce and preserve affordable housing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRO HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM

HUD issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the PRO grant program in the amount of $100 million in competitive grant funding for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. To apply, the City must submit an application by the October 15 deadline that outlines how the City will invest the funds and the outcomes that will be achieved if awarded.

Eligible activities include:

• Barriers caused by restrictive zoning designations, land use policies, or regulations
• Inefficient or costly procedures
• Deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure
• Lack of neighborhood amenities
• Neighborhood opposition to new or affordable housing
• Challenges to preserving existing housing stock such as increasing threats from natural hazards, redevelopment pressures, or expiration of affordability requirements.
• Other barriers unique to the community

For more information visit the PRO Housing grant program website.

The City hereby provides the application for public review with the review period opening on 9/26/2024 and closing on 10/11/2024. To view the full application and public notice in English, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin follow the links below:

The public notice in english

El aviso público en español

Публичное уведомление на испанском языке

普通话公告

Application Materials

The draft application is now available for public review. Members of the public are invited to review the draft application and submit written comments.

Download the Draft PRO Housing Application

Translated copies or alternative formats of the draft application can be provided upon request. Please contact the Housing Department at Housing@mountainview.gov or by phone (650) 903-6190 to request accommodation or 650-903-6397.