The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) staff are pleased to invite public comment on the updated Draft Factory-Built Housing (FBH) Regional Pilot Program Guidelines. The program supports the implementation of prefabricated homes across the state to support California’s housing production and climate goals. By investing in regional partnerships and flexible implementation strategies, the FBH Regional Pilot Program empowers communities to scale housing solutions that align with local goals and statewide priorities, while reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs.
The draft guidelines incorporate feedback from a public Request for Information that was released in February 2025, as well as feedback from a variety of researchers and FBH market participants. The public comment period runs from Sept. 10, 2025, to Oct. 24, 2025. This is an extension from the original public comment deadline of Oct. 10, 2025, in an effort to solicit greater input. Responses will inform a final version of the guidelines, which will be posted to the SGC FBH website before the Dec. 10, 2025, council meeting.
How to Provide Public Comment
The SGC will accept written comments using the comment form through 5 p.m. Oct. 24. Comments should include references to the specific sections of the Draft Guidelines when applicable.
SGC will also host virtual webinar sessions during the public comment period to give the public the opportunity to hear directly from staff about the updated Guidelines and offer feedback.
Virtual Webinar Sessions
The SGC will host webinar sessions to provide a general overview of the grant program, summary of changes and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Registration is open to all by signing up via the Zoom links below. The schedule for virtual webinar input sessions is as follows:
- Virtual Webinar for Northern California Communities
Friday, Oct. 17, 10 – 11 a.m. Register. - Virtual Webinar for Southern California Communities
Friday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register.
To stay informed on our Guidelines update process and FBH Program overall, please register for the FBH Newsletter. If you have any questions about the FBH Program, please email the program at factorybuilthousing@sgc.ca.gov.