2026 CDBG Multifamily Rehab NOFA Letter of Clarification (1).pdf

This is a Letter of Clarification for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Multifamily Rehabilitation Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) issued by the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department. The solicitation seeks applications from multifamily housing developers to finance either the rehabilitation of existing multifamily properties or the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing multifamily properties located within Houston's corporate boundaries. The program targets the revitalization of affordable multifamily housing serving low-to-moderate income individuals. Applications are due August 17, 2026, and will be reviewed, underwritten, and scored based on predetermined criteria established in the NOFA document. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity to successfully rehabilitate and operate multifamily housing while meeting affordability requirements. A pre-application conference recording is available at https://youtu.be/M97q5R0KbYU for prospective applicants seeking guidance on the application process.

The funding for this program derives from Community Development Block Grant resources allocated to the City of Houston. The specific evaluation and scoring methodologies, as well as detailed application requirements and award criteria, are outlined in the 2026_CDBG_Multifamily_Rehabilitation_NOFA.pdf document, which serves as the governing instrument for selection and award decisions. Project feasibility, organizational experience, alignment with community development objectives, and the applicant's ability to maintain affordability standards will be key evaluation factors. This Letter of Clarification functions to address questions and provide additional guidance to prospective applicants regarding the NOFA requirements and application process.