Redevelopment of Land Located Along Mohawk Street

The City of Council Bluffs is seeking developers to purchase and build two‑family attached housing on a 2.22‑acre parcel in the Lake Manawa Neighborhood. Sixteen lots remain available, each priced at $35,000, and the developer may submit proposals for any subset of lots. The project must comply with R‑3 low‑density multifamily zoning, the East Manawa Planned Residential Overlay, and local design standards, and must be occupied by 12/31/2028. The City will review proposals based on design quality, developer experience, and funding sources, and will assist with incentives such as energy rebates, tax‑increment financing, and HOME program funds. • 2.22‑acre site at Mohawk & Comanche, Council Bluffs, IA • 16 lots available, $35,000 per lot (≈ $70,000 for a two‑unit duplex) • Two‑family attached housing – affordable, market‑rate, or mixed • Occupancy required by 31 Dec 2028 • Zoning: R‑3 Low‑Density Multi‑Family with Planned Residential Overlay • Evaluation: design (45 %), experience (40 %), funding (15 %) • Incentives: energy rebates, TIF, property‑tax exemption, HOME grant • Submission deadline: 30 Sep 2027 (may close earlier) • Questions due: 15 Sep 2027