2026 CDBG Multifamily Rehab NOFA Pre Application Conference Presentation.pdf

This is a pre-application conference presentation document prepared by the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department for 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 on August 17, 2026. A pre-application conference was held, with a recording available at https://youtu.be/M97q5R0KbYU. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity to rehabilitate and operate multifamily housing while meeting affordability requirements. Projects will be reviewed, underwritten, and scored based on predetermined criteria established in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) document, which provides specific evaluation and scoring methodologies to guide selection and award decisions.

Funding for this program derives from Community Development Block Grant resources allocated to the City of Houston. Applicants must meet affordability standards for low-to-moderate income residents and demonstrate project feasibility and organizational experience in multifamily housing development and operations. The evaluation process will assess alignment with community development objectives, ability to meet affordability requirements, and overall project viability. The specific evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and additional program requirements are detailed in the 2026_CDBG_Multifamily_Rehabilitation_NOFA.pdf document.