What's Happening in Lancaster, CA…

The California Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded the city of Lancaster the Prohousing Designation, recognizing the leadership of the city on advancing housing policies of a local nature that reduce costs, accelerate production, and expand access to affordable housing.

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The Prohousing Designation recognizes cities and counties that surpass state requirements through progressive policies that reduce obstacles, accelerate approvals, enable access to land and funding, and encourage varied housing types, all balanced with strong commitments to affordability, fairness, and sustainability.

This designation was earned by the city as it streamlined approvals for innovative housing types and unlocked land owned by the city mobilizing City-owned land for affordable housing development, thereby helping to reduce delays and lower costs for housing projects. Among the ongoing efforts of the city towards these goals are programs such as Housing Rehabilitation and the upcoming assistance programs for accessory dwelling units which are designed to make the development of housing more accessible and efficient for residents.

Mayor R. Rex Parris said that this designation reflects the long standing commitment of Lancaster to housing solutions that are practical and driven by results. He added that the city is focused on providing more homes and more quickly while ensuring they are sustainable, safe, and affordable for all those who consider Lancaster to be their homes.