RFP #2463-01 Boston Housing Accelerator Fund Construction Lending and Investment Opportunities

The Boston Housing Authority is requesting proposals for the Boston Housing Accelerator Fund Construction Lending and Investment Opportunities under RFP #2463-01, with an inquiry deadline of September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a proposal deadline of October 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The BHA seeks construction lending and investment capital to support mixed-income housing development across three project types: privately owned mixed-income rental projects, publicly owned mixed-income rental projects, and mixed-income homeownership projects. Respondents must demonstrate financial capacity and experience in construction lending, long-term permanent financing, equity investment structures, and mixed-income residential development. The initiative is designed to reduce borrowing costs for development firms through publicly backed social lending and investment.

The BHA anticipates making available up to $35 million for construction lending and investment opportunities in its initial offering at competitive rates. The BHA reserves the right to negotiate loan or investment amount, rate, term, or duration for compelling projects and may roll construction lending and investment into permanent loan or investment products.

Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with one original and four copies plus one electronic copy on USB media in Adobe PDF format. Technical and fee proposals must be submitted under separate cover in clearly marked envelopes. Submissions are to be delivered by mail or hand delivery to the Director of Procurement at the Boston Housing Authority, 52 Chauncy Street, 6th floor, Boston, MA 02111. Respondents must submit a completed Cover Sheet (Bid and Award), Bid Form, HUD Form 5369-A (Representations and Certifications), Corporate Certificate (for corporations), REAP Certificate of tax compliance under M.G.L. Chapter 62(c) Section 49(a), and W-9 Form. Complete RFP details are available at https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Bid-Opportunities/Current-Bid-Opportunities.aspx.