HOME Program Affordable Housing Rehabilitation/Development Projects

The City of Independence, Missouri, is seeking qualified firms (including non‑profits and CHDOs) to develop, rehabilitate, or acquire affordable housing using HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for FY 2025‑26 and 2026‑27. The RFP outlines funding availability (~$931 k total), required compliance with HUD, federal, state, and local regulations, and a mandatory 25 % non‑federal match. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2026; questions are due September 15, 2026. Award decisions are expected in October 2026, with construction to begin within 12 months of award and be completed within 2 years. • Funding: $79,170 (2025‑26) + $76,036 (2026‑27) for CHDO set‑aside; $369,459 + $354,834 for new/expanding CHDO projects; total HOME‑eligible activities ≈ $931 k. • Eligible activities: acquisition, rehabilitation, reconstruction, new construction of single‑family and multifamily units, mixed‑use conversion, and related soft‑cost services. • Mandatory requirements: prevailing‑wage/Davis‑Bacon compliance for projects ≥ 8 units, lead‑abatement for pre‑1978 properties, anti‑discrimination‑against‑Israel act (contracts ≥ $100 k), CHDO certification, SAM registration, and 25 % match funding. • Evaluation criteria (100 pts + 10 pts UD bonus): development aptitude, financial capacity, design/construction plan, community impact, alignment with city plans, and universal design. • Submission package: cover sheet, letter of intent, affidavits, project budget, architectural plans, insurance proof, financial statements, CHDO certification (if applicable), and all required federal compliance forms. • Timeline: Questions due 9/15/26 → Proposal deadline 9/30/26 5 PM → Staff review Oct 26 → Award (subject to City Council & $100 k threshold). • Post‑award: 12 months to start construction, ≤ 2 years to complete, and ≤ 9 months after construction to occupy homes.