Development of Vacant Lots

The City of Tarpon Springs and the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority (HFA) are seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from developers interested in developing affordable housing and mixed-use residential/retail projects on 23 vacant lots located within their jurisdiction. This procurement is an invitation for potential developers to explore opportunities for developing these properties, which are primarily zoned for residential use. The primary objectives include identifying development potential, understanding potential impediments to development, and ultimately creating affordable housing solutions. The LOI submission process is designed to gauge developer interest and assess the feasibility of various residential and mixed-use development strategies. Key submission details indicate that interested developers must submit their Letters of Interest by December 3, 2025, with the initial notice posted on October 22, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, developers will likely be assessed on their experience, financial capacity, proposed development concepts, and ability to create affordable housing solutions.

The opportunity appears to be open to a broad range of developers, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned in the initial notice. The lots are owned jointly by the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority and the City of Tarpon Springs, suggesting potential collaborative development opportunities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the notice, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure requirements or technology integration needs. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, the scope involves 23 vacant lots, which implies potential significant development opportunities. Developers interested in responding should carefully review Exhibit A, which presumably contains detailed lot specifications, zoning information, and potentially additional contextual details about the properties. Interested parties should prepare comprehensive Letters of Interest that demonstrate their development capabilities, affordable housing expertise, and innovative approach to residential and mixed-use project development.