Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Implementation Program
The TOD Implementation Program funds higher-density, VMT-efficient affordable housing and infrastructure near transit to reduce emissions and promote sustainable, transit-oriented urban development in California.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award limits set in annual NOFA; per-unit and per-project caps based on location, unit type, and income restriction; typically loans for affordable housing and grants for infrastructure, with terms up to 55 years.
Summary: Supports higher-density, VMT-efficient affordable housing and related infrastructure near transit, prioritizing location-efficient and low-VMT areas.
Key Information: 2026 cycle prioritizes affordable housing developments; related infrastructure grants may be limited in initial phase.
Description
The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Implementation Program provides loans and grants to support the creation of higher-density, vehicle miles traveled (VMT)-efficient affordable housing and associated infrastructure near transit stations throughout California. The program is designed to reduce VMT and greenhouse gas emissions by funding developments in location-efficient or low-VMT areas, especially those that can increase public transit ridership. In 2026, the program incorporates a new focus on VMT mitigation, with funding sourced in part from a statewide VMT mitigation bank. The program is administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
