RFP - Project Based Vouchers for Newly Constructed Housing

Introduction

Marin Housing Authority (MHA) is inviting developers of rental property in Marin County to submit proposals for participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Assistance Program. 

To create more affordable housing with long-term affordability restrictions, MHA will make available up to twenty-five (25) project-based vouchers (vouchers) in its Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) for newly constructed one- (and possibly two-) bedroom units. Vouchers may be awarded to multiple applicants up to the maximum number available.  “Newly constructed” units are housing units that do not exist on the proposal selection date and are developed after the date of selection pursuant to an Agreement between the MHA and the owner for use under the HCV program.

All financing of project costs and operating expenses will be the responsibility of the owner. Rents that are established for the project will be commensurate with comparable rents for similar rental units in the area in which the project is located, based on an appraisal obtained by MHA. In all cases, however, rents cannot exceed the maximum allowable payment standard as established by MHA for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

All new admissions to units under the Project-Based Assistance Program may only be selected from the MHA waiting list. 

Participation in the Project-Based Assistance Program requires compliance with Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Requirements, as well as Federal Labor Standards.  New construction projects require compliance with federal environmental regulations. 

Marin Housing Authority

Director of Housing Operations

4020 Civic Center Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

Contact Person:  Kathleen Wyatt

Voice:  415-491-2558

Email: KWyatt@marinhousing.org

All proposals are to be addressed to MHA at the same address as above. Only proposals in response to this invitation will be accepted for consideration. Faxed and e-mail proposals cannot be accepted. Developers will be notified by letter of the acceptance or rejection of their proposals. All proposals MUST be received no later than 4:30 P.M. on July 8, 2022.

You can access the RFP documents below. We have made every effort to make these documents more accessible but if you are not able to accesses or read these documents, please contact Kathleen Wyatt at 415-491-2558 or via email at KWyatt@marinhousing.org to get assistance.

RFP Documents

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