Opportunity
Bakersfield Planet bids #143084
Bakersfield Affordable Housing Development Proposals Sought Under 2026 AHTF Program
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
143084
NAICS
236116, 236115, 236118, 531390, 925110
The City of Bakersfield's Economic & Community Development Department is inviting proposals for the development of affordable housing through the 2026 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Bakersfield Economic & Community Development Department - Funding & Program Details: - Approximately $5.1 million available from state (PLHA, LHTF), local, and federal (HUD HOME-ARP) sources - Funding supports new construction, acquisition (with construction start within 24 months), conversion, preservation, rehabilitation, and down payment assistance - Products/Services Requested: - Development of single-family and multi-family affordable housing, including ADUs - Property acquisition, conversion, and rehabilitation services - Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers - Target Beneficiaries: - Extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with program guidelines and affordability periods - Rent or sale restrictions and annual compliance monitoring - Electronic-only proposal submission via PlanetBids portal - Detailed proposal content as specified in the NOFA - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Bakersfield is seeking qualified developers to develop quality, affordable housing within the city through the 2026 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) program. The program provides funding for predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) affordable to low- and moderate-income households. Eligible activities include new construction, property acquisition, conversion, preservation, rehabilitation, and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 20, 2026, and funding is limited, with awards subject to affordability periods and compliance with program guidelines.