Local Govt Contribution for FL Housing Finance Corporation Programs

Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department issued a Request for Applications (RFA-1-26-05) seeking local government contributions for affordable housing developers applying for Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) tax credits, State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) funds, and revenue bonds. The procurement targets proposed residential developments within unincorporated Brevard County and participating municipalities, with a focus on creating housing for very low to moderate-income persons. Developers must submit comprehensive applications demonstrating project feasibility, including zoning approvals, utility availability, and site control, with mandatory accessibility requirements for projects with five or more units. Evaluation criteria include a 100-point scoring system assessing project narrative, ability to proceed, supportive services, organizational capacity, financial strength, project completion timeline, site control, needs analysis, and proximity to services and employment. Key submission deadlines include October 13, 2025, for clarification questions, October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. for application submissions, and a mandatory selection committee meeting on October 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., where applicants must present their proposals to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

The RFA is open to both not-for-profit and for-profit developers, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Three primary applicants participated in this procurement: ECG Rockledge, LP (Elmington) from Nashville, Tennessee; Birdsong Housing Partners from Maitland, Florida; and VOAF Ortus, LLC from St. Petersburg, Florida. The award was ultimately granted to ECG Rockledge, LP for $460,000, following a selection committee evaluation. Projects must commit to a minimum 25-year affordability period and include accessible units for persons with mobility, hearing, and visual disabilities. Applicants were required to demonstrate compliance with multiple state and federal requirements, including E-Verify registration, foreign influence disclosures, and anti-human trafficking attestations. The contract term is structured as a two-year agreement beginning upon the effective date of the recipient agreement, with Brevard County reserving the right to reduce, amend, or rescind the funding opportunity at any time prior to final award and Board approval.