CDBG_PRO_Housing_Logic-Model_Workbook_Final.docx

1. CDBG PRO Housing – Activity-Based Logic Model A. Applicants must complete the table below. Only complete the rows that apply to the proposed project. The Logic Model table will serve as the primary basis for evaluation, with emphasis on the logical connections among identified barriers, proposed actions, and expected outcomes.

Applicants must identify the barrier using the Regional Housing Strategy Tool: Best Practices Residential Zoning Code Guide to Address the Housing Crisis or another documented method and align each barrier with one or more eligible PRO Housing activities listed below.

Applicant Guidance – How to Complete the Table Barrier Identified Clearly describe the local regulatory, administrative, or structural barrier to affordable housing. Barriers should be identified using the RHS Tool: Best Practices Residential Zoning Code Guide to Address the Housing Crisis or another documented method.

Inputs / Resources List staff, consultants, data, tools (including the RHS Tool), partnerships, or other resources that will support implementation.

Planned Actions Describe the specific policy, zoning, regulatory, or administrative actions the municipality will undertake.

Outputs Identify tangible deliverables (e.g., draft ordinance, adopted code amendment, revised permitting process, completed study, approved policy).

Outcomes Describe the expected result in terms of removing or reducing the identified barrier and advancing housing production, preservation, affordability, or regulatory reform.

Impact Briefly describe the broader effect on housing and the community—e.g., fewer barriers, faster approvals, more units enabled, improved affordability, expanded housing choice, and who benefits (if known).

Completion of all rows is not required. Applicants should complete only those activities relevant to the proposed project.

Activity-Based Logic Model Table (HUD PRO Housing Activities)

Category A. Activities – 36-Month Implementation

A. Developing or updating housing plans, community development strategies, and zoning and land use policies such as overlays to encourage multifamily and mixed-use development or access to affordable housing, floating zones (such as redevelopment, workforce housing, or live/work zones in high opportunity areas), incentive zoning, transit-oriented development zones, floodplain management or climate resilience plans, or ordinances to encourage housing development or preservation

B. Developing or updating housing plans, community development strategies, and zoning and land use policies to simplify, streamline, or change overlays that create a barrier to affordable housing development or preservation, such as architectural review or historic preservation overlays

Category B. Activities – 24-Month Implementation

C. Developing proposals for new by-right permitting procedures to streamline affordable housing development and reduce discretionary approvals

D. Developing new incentive programs for affordable housing development

E. Expanding existing affordable housing incentive programs to wider geographies, including high-opportunity neighborhoods

F. Developing proposals to reduce or eliminate requirements related to parking, building height, lot coverage, setbacks, minimum unit size, minimum lot size, floor area ratio, and other common land use controls

G. Establishing incentive programs or flexibilities to enable and promote the adaptive reuse of vacant or underutilized properties for housing or mixed-use development

H. Developing proposals to streamline and modernize local permit processing, such as by enabling one-stop or parallel-process permitting

I. Developing proposals to streamline or eliminate requirements that unduly delay the permitting process or establish unreasonable thresholds for approvals, such as duplicative and burdensome hearings and documentation for variances, rezoning, or similar planning approvals

J. Developing proposals to rezone to allow multifamily or mixed-use development including housing in office, commercial, and light industrial zones

K. Developing proposals to expedite approvals for affordable housing development that meets certain criteria

L. Developing proposals for higher-density zoning for current single-family and multi-family zones, including rezones to allow duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes by-right in all areas zoned primarily for single-family homes and encourage property owners to ensure that any infill development improves or maintains walkability

M. Establishing incentive programs, designing pre-approved floorplans, or introducing more flexible zoning to enable and promote accessory dwelling units

N. Developing proposals to replace discretionary design review procedures with objective design and development standards

O. Developing proposals to eliminate restrictions on lower-cost housing types such as prefabricated or manufactured homes

P. Developing proposals to update zoning or incentives to facilitate affordable housing on land owned by faith-based organizations

Q. Developing proposals to restructure fee schedules to eliminate burdensome costs for affordable housing development

R. Creating affordable housing planning resources for member jurisdictions

S. Developing regional planning models that enhance location efficiency by focusing on connecting housing, transportation, and economic growth

T. Providing affordable housing developers a first look at tax sale properties and other government properties

U. Developing proposals to eliminate, subsidize, waive, or otherwise reduce fees or other costs of property subdivision that may discourage the construction of affordable housing

V. Developing proposals for policies that incentivize mixed-income development, such as density bonuses for the inclusion of affordable units in market rate properties

W. Developing proposals to reform building codes, including through adopting or modifying model codes or consensus standards, to facilitate more affordable housing or otherwise reduce construction costs

X. Developing proposals to harmonize land-use policies or building codes among adjoining municipalities and facilitate consistent regional development standards that streamline housing development image1.png