City of Los Banos #RFP-Developer-Affordable-Housing-2024-FINAL-1

City of Los Banos Seeks Partner for Affordable Housing Tiny Home Village Development and Operation

This opportunity involves the City of Los Banos seeking a joint applicant for the development and long-term operation of an Affordable Housing Tiny Home Village: - Government Buyer: - City of Los Banos, Housing Program, Housing Program Manager Office - Project Scope: - Development, construction, management, maintenance, and provision of supportive services for an Affordable Housing project - Target population: People experiencing homelessness or at risk, with incomes at or below 60% of Merced County's average median income - Project consists of 15 to 50 one-bedroom modular permanent supportive Tiny Homes on city-owned land - Full lifecycle services required, including property management, resident services, and compliance with affordable housing regulations - Financial and Regulatory Details: - Estimated total project cost: $5–7 million - Funding through a low-interest, deferred payment loan (potentially forgivable per state regulations) - 55-year deed restriction for affordable housing compliance - Notable Requirements: - Experience with similar affordable housing and supportive services projects - Ability to provide robust onsite supportive services aligned with Housing First principles - Compliance with local, state, and federal affordable housing regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Locations: - Place of performance: City-owned parcel in Los Banos, Merced County, California - Contracting office: City of Los Banos Housing Program Manager Office, 520 J Street, Los Banos, CA 93635

Description

The City of Los Banos is seeking qualified non-profit or for-profit developers to partner on an Affordable Housing project dedicated to people experiencing homelessness or at risk, with incomes at or below 60% of the Merced County average median income. The project involves developing a Tiny Home Village on city-owned land, with 15 to 50 one-bedroom modular permanent supportive homes and onsite services. The selected joint applicant will be responsible for development, construction, management, maintenance, and provision of supportive services, and will enter into a low-interest, deferred payment loan agreement with the city. Proposals are due by April 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

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