HLC0000138 Vacant Unit Task Force NOFA

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is soliciting proposals for the Vacant Unit Task Force, a pilot program designed to provide vacant unit turnover services to Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) in Western Massachusetts (Region 4) and Northeastern Massachusetts (Region 2). The scope of work includes small-scale associated capital work and potential tenant selection assistance to support LHAs experiencing unexpected vacancy spikes or temporary staff losses. Eligible respondents must be Massachusetts LHAs with a state-aided public housing portfolio, a clean performance history with zero PMR or AUP strikes in the last three years, and the capacity to manage and hire staff. The program is funded through FY27 Public Housing Capital Funds and will be delivered via a Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA). Each selected host LHA may be awarded up to approximately $600,000 annually. The initial term is one year, with the possibility of four one-year extensions, totaling a potential five-year contract length. Proposals will be evaluated based on the feasibility and clarity of proposed strategies (30%), LHA experience and capacity (25%), the feasibility of the collaboration approach (25%), and the feasibility of the budget and timeline (20%). Applicants must submit a comprehensive package including an agency overview, a detailed implementation strategy, a staffing plan, a collaboration plan, a budget not exceeding $600,000, a timeline, and board approval minutes. All services must comply with M.G.L. c. 66A and M.G.L. c. 93H. The deadline for submission is December 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM.