CDBG PRO Housing Round 2: Addressing Zoning, Permitting, & Building Code Barriers to Affordable Housing

This RFP invites municipalities within Dane County, Wisconsin to submit proposals for planning‑ and policy‑focused projects that remove zoning, permitting, and building‑code barriers to affordable housing. Funded through the federal CDBG‑PRO Housing program, each municipality may request $15,000‑$150,000 to support activities such as zoning updates, streamlined permitting processes, and regulatory reforms that enable new affordable, workforce, senior, or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) housing. Proposals must be implementation‑ready, with at least 60 % of milestones completed within 18 months and all milestones within 24 months of award. Applications are submitted electronically via the County’s e‑procurement portal; questions are due 23 Oct 2026 and final proposals are due 13 Nov 2026. The County will award contracts in spring 2027 and will reimburse vendors based on milestone achievement. • Eligible applicants: any Dane County municipality (city, village, or town) – municipal staff must submit. • Funding range per project: $15,000‑$150,000 (CDBG‑PRO Housing). • Scope: zoning ordinance revisions, land‑use policy updates, permitting process redesign, and related planning activities (no construction or land acquisition). • Required deliverables: adopted or draft ordinances, revised standards (e.g., parking, density), streamlined permitting procedures, monthly status reports, and a final outcomes report. • Evaluation criteria: alignment with County Regional Housing Strategy, demonstrated implementation readiness, expected housing impact, leverage of non‑federal funds, and staff/consultant capacity.