Kitchener Bids and Tenders #P25-058

City of Kitchener Affordable Housing Development and Operation Opportunity

This opportunity involves the City of Kitchener seeking proposals for affordable housing development and operation at a City-owned site. - Government Buyer: - City of Kitchener (municipal government) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Products/Services Requested: - Development and operation of affordable housing on a 0.56-acre site at Wellington Street North and Lancaster Street West - Delivered through a long-term lease agreement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Simplified application procedures - Affordable units permitted as of right - No parking required for affordable units - City covers remediation and environmental assessments - Eligibility for reduced or waived development and permit fees - Pilot funding incentive of $10,000 per affordable unit - Application concierge service provided by the City - No products are requested; focus is on service provision for affordable housing development and operation

Description

The City of Kitchener is seeking proposals for the development and operation of affordable housing on a 0.56-acre City-owned site at Wellington Street North and Lancaster Street West through a long-term lease agreement. This RFP is a revised version of an earlier one issued in December 2024, with simplified application requirements and clarified City support. Key provisions include affordable units permitted as of right, no parking requirements for affordable housing units, and City-paid remediation efforts. Proponents may also be eligible for reduced or waived development fees and pilot funding incentives.

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