The City of Indio has received the Pro-Housing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, making it the first municipality in the Coachella Valley and only the third in Riverside County to achieve this recognition.The state designation acknowledges cities that demonstrate a commitment to accelerating housing production and promoting equitable community development. The program evaluates local policies and practices that streamline housing approval processes and remove barriers to development.Benefits and AccessThe designation provides Indio with several advantages in pursuing housing development projects:Priority processing for state funding applicationsAccess to additional funding opportunities through multiple state housing programsEnhanced incentives specifically targeting affordable housing developmentPreferential consideration for state resources and technical assistanceHousing Development FocusThe Pro-Housing Designation recognizes…..