Prohousing Community Meeting

The City of Ventura held a Prohousing Community Meeting on July 24, 2026, to discuss the city's application for the state's Prohousing designation. This designation recognizes jurisdictions that implement housing policies to accelerate housing production and reduce barriers, making the city more competitive for various state grants, including affordable housing and infrastructure programs. City staff detailed the application process, current housing projects with affordable components, and the benefits of the designation, such as eligibility for up to $2 million in Prohousing Incentive Program grants and priority scoring for homeless housing assistance and infrastructure grants. The meeting also covered the city's homeless encampment policies, ongoing outreach efforts, and coordination with local agencies. Public participation was encouraged through a 30-day comment period, with multiple upcoming opportunities for community input before the City Council considers the application on August 25, 2026. The discussion included how grant funds would be administered, the role of zoning changes to support diverse housing types, and the importance of affordable housing in the city's development plans.