Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Housing & Permanent Supportive Housing

The San Diego Housing Commission is soliciting applications through NOFA-27-01 for the development or rehabilitation of Affordable Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). This solicitation, issued on November 6, 2026, requires electronic submissions via the NOFA portal by January 13, 2027. The scope includes new construction or residential rehabilitation that meets CTCAC minimum per-unit cost requirements. Projects must adhere to a minimum rental term of 55 years, or 65 years for SDHC ground lease transactions. Funding is administered through a Guaranteed Maximum Contract (GMAX) with simple interest rates of 4 percent for first-time awards and 5 percent for second loans. Applicants must undergo a two-phased evaluation process. Phase 1 verifies minimum threshold requirements, including SAM.gov registration, a Non-Collusive Affidavit, and a Nondiscrimination Assurance Statement. Phase 2 scores project quality and readiness, with a maximum of 200 points for PSH and 100 points for non-PSH projects, plus potential bonus points. Required documentation includes a detailed project narrative, a 55-year cash flow pro forma, and, for PSH projects, a comprehensive supportive services plan. Compliance standards are rigorous, requiring NEPA and CEQA approvals, adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, and strict accessibility guidelines where at least 5 percent of units must be accessible for mobility impairments and 2 percent for visual or hearing impairments. Construction must follow prevailing wage requirements and be competitively bid to at least three qualified contractors. For properties built before 1970, a third-party lead-based paint and asbestos review is mandatory. All projects must comply with the Fair Housing Act and other federal civil rights regulations.