2026 affordable housing development

The City of College Station, Texas is conducting a Request for Interest (RFI) to identify qualified for-profit and non-profit developers for affordable rental housing development within city limits. The procurement seeks developers to create either senior or family housing targeting low-income households through potential 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications. Developers must submit detailed statements of interest electronically by 2:00 p.m. CST on December 30, 2025, via http://brazosbid.cstx.gov. Required submission materials include firm contact information, proposed site location, conceptual design, narrative descriptions, preliminary cost estimates, development schedules, financing capabilities, and public involvement plans. Evaluation criteria prioritize proposals that demonstrate neighborhood stakeholder involvement, avoid affordable housing over-saturation, showcase high-quality design and construction, exhibit successful management of similar developments, and identify a specific development site. Written questions and clarification requests must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST on December 16, 2025, to David Brower, Community Development Administrator.

The RFI is open to both for-profit and non-profit developers with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Potential funding sources include 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. These funds can cover expenses related to acquisition, infrastructure, new construction, and other eligible project costs. The City will prioritize developers with previous development experience in the Brazos Valley region. While specific award values are not detailed, the procurement process may result in direct negotiations, requests for additional information, issuance of one or more Requests for Proposal (RFPs), support for LIHTC applications, or potential termination without selection. The City will not support projects that could negatively impact public services, utilities, public safety, emergency response, neighborhoods, or schools.