Master Leasing for Support Unhoused Households

The City of New Haven’s Department of Community Resilience, Office of Housing and Homeless Services (OHHS), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to establish master lease agreements with homeowners for rental housing units. The primary aim of this initiative is to support individuals and families transitioning from homelessness by providing housing options funded through housing choice vouchers or rapid rehousing funds. The project explicitly excludes funding for permanent supportive housing, focusing instead on short-term or transitional housing solutions. The solicitation, titled "Master Leasing for Support Unhoused Households," was posted on April 16, 2025, with a response deadline of May 27, 2025, and is open to organizations classified under the SLED organization type with a contract size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The program emphasizes collaboration with homeowners to expand housing opportunities for vulnerable populations and aims to leverage master lease agreements to efficiently manage and utilize rental units. Interested organizations can contact Velma George via email or phone for further details, and additional information about the solicitation is available through the city’s procurement portal. The initiative aligns with the city’s broader efforts to address homelessness by increasing access to temporary and transitional housing options within the community.