Request for Applications: Qualified List Appraisal Services

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is requesting applications to establish a statewide qualified appraiser list for multifamily affordable housing development, with applications due June 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST and a voluntary pre-application conference scheduled June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST (RSVP required by June 1).

Applicants must hold an Oregon Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license with no disciplinary actions or suspensions within the past five years, a minimum of five years' professional appraisal experience, three years appraising multifamily properties of five or more units, and two years of specific experience with income-restricted or affordable housing projects. Professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate is mandatory, along with $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance.

The scope encompasses as-is appraisals for acquisition and existing properties, prospective appraisals for new construction, market analysis and rent feasibility studies, appraisal review and certification services, and consulting for multifamily projects funded through HUD Multifamily Risk-Sharing, LIHTC, HOME, and state-financed programs. Applicants must identify all Oregon counties in which they offer services, specify standard and expedited turnaround times, detail concurrent project capacity, and commit to executing the Appraiser Services Agreement within five business days.

Successful applicants will be added to the qualified appraiser list for a five-year initial term with optional extensions up to five additional one-year terms; pricing is guaranteed throughout the approval period unless updated prior to renewal. Evaluation criteria are professional credentials (30%), multifamily and affordable housing experience (35%), geographic coverage and capacity (15%), cost reasonableness (15%), and professional standards and commitment (10%). Applicants must receive a PASS determination in all categories for roster approval. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with approved applicants notified within 30–45 business days. Applications must be submitted electronically to DeAundra Lewelling at deaundra.lewelling@hcs.oregon.gov and through OregonBuys (Bid #S-91400-00017050). Qualification review occurs in July 2026 with final list publication in August 2026.