Local Government Contribution for Florida Housing Finance Corporation Programs

Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department is requesting applications from developers for local government contributions supporting affordable housing projects applying for Florida Housing Finance Corporation tax credits, State Apartment Incentive Loan funds, and/or revenue bonds in unincorporated Brevard County and participating municipalities, with applications due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Eligible projects must serve very low to moderate-income persons, consist of five or more units, and include accessibility features for persons with mobility, hearing, and visual disabilities per Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards or the Florida Building Code. New construction rental housing must remain affordable for a minimum of 25 years and achieve 5% accessibility for persons with mobility disabilities (or at least one unit) plus 2% for persons with hearing or visual disabilities. Projects located in incorporated municipalities must provide signed verification of municipal approval and a confirmed funding contribution source. Funding is subject to availability and FHFC-determined minimum contribution amounts; Brevard County reserves the right to reduce, amend, or rescind the funding opportunity prior to final board approval.

Applicants are evaluated on a 100-point scale across nine criteria: Project Narrative (10 points), Ability to Proceed (10 points), Supportive Services (5 points), Organizational Capacity (15 points), Financial Strength (15 points), Ability to Complete Project by Deadline (10 points), Evidence of Site Control (15 points), Needs Analysis (10 points), and Proximity to Services & Employment (10 points). The proximity assessment includes a location matrix scoring site accessibility to amenities, employment centers, schools, medical facilities, and emergency services.

Applications require twelve hard copies, one original, and one electronic copy on USB drive, submitted to Brevard County Purchasing Services, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Suite C-303, Viera, Florida 32940. Mandatory presentations occur September 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. before the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; award recommendations follow September 18, 2026. Questions are due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., directed to Tramesha Flood at (321) 617-7390, extension 59335, or tramesha.flood@brevardfl.gov. The resulting contract term is two years.