CDBG-DR Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Small Multifamily Rehabilitation Projects

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive proposals to rehabilitate, manage, and operate small multifamily housing projects targeting unmet recovery needs stemming from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, using Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Federal Register Notice 90 FR 4759. The estimated funding available for this initiative is $10 million, and the procurement is issued as a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) under solicitation number RFP-26-00365, with responses due by September 21, 2026. Eligible applicants must be for-profit or non-profit entities with demonstrated experience in housing rehabilitation, and they are required to submit comprehensive applications including Attachment A for detailed instructions and Attachment B for the application form, along with supporting documentation such as formation records, proof of good standing, a comprehensive relocation plan, and verified ownership of the project site. The award will be structured as a deferred-payment loan with a 20-year term and no repayments required during the term, contingent upon compliance with all program and reporting obligations. Applicants must comply with a number of mandatory certifications and administrative requirements, including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification aligning with Florida Statute 287.087, which mandates policies against controlled substance use, employee notification, conviction reporting within five days, and enforcement of sanctions or rehabilitation for violations. Financial compliance requires submission of a Substitute W9 Form to provide the taxpayer identification number and federal tax classification, along with a Direct Deposit Authorization Form to enable payments via ACH in Corporate Trade Exchange (CTX) format, to be sent to the Clerk of Circuit Court’s Finance Department in Tampa. Insurance requirements stipulate that Hillsborough County be named as an additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability, and Aircraft Liability policies, with mandatory Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability coverage. All proposals must be submitted through the specified online portal, and failure to include complete attachments or meet certification criteria will result in disqualification. The county’s Social Services Department will oversee administration of the program.