Governor Gavin Newsom put Culver City on a list of ten cities in California that have gone “above-and-beyond in their efforts to create housing for residents of all income levels.” Newsom’s office announced on August 20, 2026 that by earning the state’s Prohousing Designation, they will receive $11.3 million in new state funding to create affordable housing.
“Through strong local partnerships, we’re delivering results and creating more opportunities for Californians to have a safe, affordable place to call home.” Newsom offered in a formal statement
“Investing in our communities by creating more homes is an investment in California’s future — fostering greater stability, strengthening families and building more resilient communities for generations to come,” Newsom said in a statement.
The cities that will share in this award include Arvin, Benicia, Culver City, Indio, Lancaster, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Sunnyvale, Vista and Woodland. Culver City is the only in Los Angeles County to be included.
The funding was awarded through the fourth round of the Prohousing Incentive Program. Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the program has awarded $70.3 million in funds to help scale up innovative local housing solutions.
“In California, it pays to be prohousing, and this award is proof,” said California Housing and Homelessness Secretary Tomiquia Moss in a statement. “Our Prohousing Designation Program is a national leader in embracing creative solutions to increasing affordable housing development. Thanks to the incredible work of our local prohousing partners across the state, these funds will directly lead to more affordable homes, rapid rehousing services, and emergency shelters, benefitting countless Californians now and in the years to come.”
Seventy-five California jurisdictions now hold HCD’s Prohousing Designation, making them eligible for the PIP program – and other state funding opportunities. PIP awards go to the jurisdictions tackling California’s decades-old housing crisis—in the form of additional funding for housing and community development activities.
More information on the Prohousing Designation Program can be found at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-research/prohousing.
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