2026 CDBG Multifamily Rehab NOFA Letter of Clarification (2).pdf

This is a Letter of Clarification issued by the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department regarding the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Multifamily Rehabilitation Program. The solicitation seeks applications from multifamily housing developers to finance 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 according to predetermined criteria established in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). A pre-application conference was conducted, with a recording available at https://youtu.be/M97q5R0KbYU. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity to rehabilitate and operate multifamily housing while meeting specified affordability requirements.

Funding for this program derives from Community Development Block Grant resources allocated to the City of Houston. Evaluation criteria assess project feasibility, organizational experience, alignment with community development objectives, and the applicant's ability to meet affordability standards for low-to-moderate income residents. The specific evaluation and scoring methodologies are detailed in the 2026_CDBG_Multifamily_Rehabilitation_NOFA.pdf document, which establishes the framework for selection and award decisions. All projects must be located within Houston's corporate boundaries to be eligible for consideration.