Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2023 PLHA NOFA

About this program

The California Department of Housing and Community Development offers the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program, providing $296 million in funding to support housing-related projects and programs that address local housing needs in California. The program funds activities such as development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including support for homeless populations and workforce housing. Eligible applicants include Entitlement Local Governments, Non-Entitlement Local Governments, and Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds delegated by the Local Government, as outlined in the program guidelines. Applicants must refer to Appendix A in the 2023 PLHA NOFA for eligible geographies and specific eligibility criteria.