First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

The City of Avondale, through its Neighborhood and Family Service Department, is soliciting proposals under solicitation NFS 27-009 for qualified non-profit subrecipients to administer the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program. This program utilizes HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding, program income, and recaptured funds to provide financial assistance between 1,000 and 40,000 dollars per homebuyer for down payments, closing costs, and principal interest buydowns. The selected subrecipient will be responsible for the full implementation of the program within Avondale, Arizona, including applicant intake, eligibility screening per 24 CFR Part 5, underwriting, environmental review coordination, and annual affordability monitoring. Compliance is mandatory across several federal and local standards, including 24 CFR Part 92, the Fair Housing Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act for applicable construction. Vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier. The selection process is based on a points-system evaluating the most advantageous proposal, with potential oral interviews and a rigorous past performance verification process. Awarded subrecipients will be subject to monthly invoicing with a 30-day payment term and must adhere to strict HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) or NSPIRE for property inspections, documenting results via HUD form 52580. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 12, 2026, adhering to a 12-page limit for the main proposal.