Town of Bluffton Affordable Housing Committee Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Town of Bluffton Affordable Housing Committee met on June 4, 2026, to discuss ongoing affordable housing initiatives and procurement activities. The committee reviewed the Neighborhood Assistance Program's expenditures, which have allocated over $429,000 to assist 42 homes with repairs and maintenance, with a remaining budget of approximately $64,590 reserved for emergency repairs. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the solicitation and procurement process for a new affordable housing development on a 10-acre parcel at 115 Buck Island Road. Procurement official Felicia Roth detailed the recently published Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on April 13, 2026, aimed at attracting developers to submit creative and sustainable housing proposals. The RFP is hosted on a third-party platform, BidNet Direct, to ensure integrity, and nine regional firms were directly notified. As of the meeting date, no bids had been received, but interest was noted with 65 unique downloads of the solicitation. The committee also discussed challenges with project timelines and coordination with developers and engineering consultants for infrastructure and permitting. Action items include monitoring RFP submissions, reviewing affordable housing rates in coordination with local housing authorities, and continuing to support ongoing housing projects.