This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Rochester, New York. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Rochester, New York, is seeking proposals from developers, non-profits, and housing service providers (Developers) to increase the supply of high-quality, safe, affordable rental and ownership housing opportunities within the geographical limits of the city of Rochester. Developers may respond to this RFP to competitively apply for gap financing, a Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement, purchase of City-owned real estate, and/or an official City letter of support for assistance from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR), New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA), NYS Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Program (AHOP) or Block by Block, or other agencies and funding sources. Projects will be ranked and then scored with "like" projects in, as well as in terms of funding structure (ex.: 9% versus 4% LIHTC). This year, Developers may additionally respond to this RFP to apply to the City of Rochester for HOME-ARP funding. The primary goal of the City's HOME-ARP program is to increase the supply of housing for households experiencing homelessness or other eligible Qualified Populations (QP), as defined by HUD HOME-ARP Notice CPD-21-10. This includes a number of populations experiencing housing instability, described further in Part 6 - HOME-ARP. Developers may apply for HOME funding, HOME-ARP funding, or a combination of the two. Questions and answers about the RFP, updated June 24, 2025. Any questions or requests for clarification should be sent in writing to lia.anselm@cityofrochester.gov. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.