25RFP1501517B-RT Hope To Home Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program

Fulton County, Georgia has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified nonprofit organizations to administer the Hope to Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program funded through the HOME Investment Partnership Program. The county aims to provide up to 24 months of rental assistance to individuals and families at or below 80% of the area median income. Proposers must demonstrate experience in case management and rental assistance programs, with a Program Manager requiring a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The RFP requires comprehensive proposal components including technical sections addressing approach, methodology, key personnel qualifications, project experience with references, and a detailed cost proposal using Neighborly Software. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on November 20, 2025, proposal submissions due December 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., and tentative oral interviews scheduled for December 18, 2025. Proposers must address program administration tasks such as applicant eligibility determination, rental assistance payments, security and utility deposits, Housing Quality Standards inspections, annual income recertification, and compliance with HOME regulations and 24 CFR 92.209.

Eligible proposers are limited to nonprofit corporations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, public housing agencies, or units of local government. The initial contract term is one year, beginning in 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, with an optional one-year renewal through December 31, 2027, subject to Board of Commissioners approval. Fulton County has allocated approximately $1,200,000 from its HOME grant, with subrecipients limited to $1,080,000 for direct program services and administrative costs capped at $120,000 (10% of total allocation). All proposals must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, including E-Verify affidavits, and submit certificates of insurance, nondiscrimination certifications, and various purchasing and contract compliance forms. Proposers must also provide local preference documentation if applicable and demonstrate the ability to integrate with existing program infrastructure and reporting requirements. The procurement is specifically designed to support low to moderate-income households through targeted rental assistance, with a focus on comprehensive support and housing stability.