City of Virginia Beach - Request for Project Applications for Housing Opportunity Funding FY 2026-2027
Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.Local Housing Authority · Virginia Beach, VA- Due
- Dec 15, 2026
- 43 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sharon Shoff
- (757) 385-5836
The 30-second brief
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation is making approximately $1.4 million available in federal HUD HOME and CDBG funds for the preservation or creation of affordable housing units. Eligible organizations can apply for capital costs to create new affordable housing or preserve existing housing located in Virginia Beach serving low- or moderate-income persons or families, homeless persons, or special needs populations. Requested funding must be equal to or less than 50% of the total project cost. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Projects are evaluated based on applicant management capabilities, financial strength, affordability level impact, and alignment with the City's Consolidated Plan.
Similar project experience, affordability creation and preservation, accessible or special needs housing, applicant management capabilities, financial strength, project desirability, alignment with Consolidated Strategy and Plan, location and market information, requested amount in relation to overall project costs
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Summary
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation is making approximately $1.4 million available in federal HUD HOME and CDBG funds for the preservation or creation of affordable housing units.
Eligible organizations can apply for capital costs to create new affordable housing or preserve existing housing located in Virginia Beach serving low- or moderate-income persons or families, homeless persons, or special needs populations. Requested funding must be equal to or less than 50% of the total project cost. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Projects are evaluated based on applicant management capabilities, financial strength, affordability level impact, and alignment with the City's Consolidated Plan.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Similar project experience
- Affordability creation and preservation
- Accessible or special needs housing
- Applicant management capabilities
- Financial strength
- Project desirability
- Alignment with Consolidated Strategy and Plan
- Location and market information
- Requested amount in relation to overall project costs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Application, Financial Worksheet
- Submit to
- Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, ATTN: Sharon Shoff, 2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 18A, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 or [email protected]
- Scope location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Reported agency
- City of Virginia Beach
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, ATTN: Sharon Shoff, 2424 Courthouse Drive, Building 18A, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 or [email protected]. For questions, contact Sharon Shoff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres. in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sharon Shoff at (757) 385-5836. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Similar project experience, affordability creation and preservation, accessible or special needs housing, applicant management capabilities, financial strength, project desirability, alignment with Co..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 15, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Application, Financial Worksheet. Review the full document from Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres. for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Virginia Beach, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.