Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-23-1213-MA001-MA001-134728

Move-In Mass funding for affordable manufactured and modular starter homes

MassHousing and EOHLC are seeking developer proposals for the Move-In Mass pilot to produce approximately 20 affordable starter homes in Massachusetts. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). - Opportunity: Up to $10 million in funding is available for as many as three nonprofit or for-profit developer sponsors. Projects must include at least five homes and receive local support. - Homes requested: Approximately 20 new, owner-occupied, code-compliant starter homes. Eligible approaches include CrossMod manufactured homes, 3D volumetric modular homes, and other innovative, cost-effective factory-based construction methods. This is a development funding opportunity, not a purchase of specified commercial models. - Affordability and ownership: At least 20% of units must be income-restricted for households earning no more than 80% of area median income, with a minimum 15-year resale restriction. The program emphasizes fair marketing and homebuyer selection. - Funding and delivery: Awards are generally repayable, non-amortizing development loans at 0%–3% interest for up to 24 months, with repayment generally tied to home sales. A preference is given to homes ready for occupancy within 12 months of construction start. - Other preferences: Individual fee-simple ownership, award requests below $5 million, and infrastructure and site-preparation costs below $50,000 per home are preferred. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named. CrossMod is an eligible home type, not a named manufacturer.

Description

MassHousing, in collaboration with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, seeks proposals from qualified nonprofit and for-profit developers to produce starter homes in Massachusetts using CrossMod manufactured homes, modular construction, or other cost-effective methods. The pilot makes up to $10 million available to support approximately 20 homes and expects to select up to three sponsors. Awards support the design, bulk purchase, installation, and sale of fabricated homes, generally through repayable construction-period loans. The program includes affordability and homebuyer-selection requirements.

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