County of San Mateo Department of Housing Affordable Housing Fund 14.0 NOFA 2026
- Due
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jan Stokley
The 30-second brief
San Mateo County is offering $29.3M in loans for affordable housing development and preservation projects. Applications for rental and homeownership projects are due May 20, 2026, via the OpenGov portal.
Online application, Organizational Structure, Key Staff information, Track Record Forms, Financial Capacity documentation, Certification and Legal Disclosure Form, Articles of incorporation, Bylaws, Certificates of Good Standing, Corporate resolution
Location, Affordability, Priority Needs, Readiness, Leveraging, Financial Feasibility, Public Employee Housing Demonstration
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Summary
San Mateo County is offering $29.3M in loans for affordable housing development and preservation projects. Applications for rental and homeownership projects are due May 20, 2026, via the OpenGov portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Location
- Affordability
- Priority Needs
- Readiness
- Leveraging
- Financial Feasibility
- Public Employee Housing Demonstration
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Online application
- Organizational Structure
- Key Staff information
- Track Record Forms
- Financial Capacity documentation
- Certification and Legal Disclosure Form
- Articles of incorporation
- Bylaws
- Certificates of Good Standing
- Corporate resolution
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Appendix A: Definitions
- Appendix B: Available Sources of Funds
- Appendix C: Over-the-Counter NOFA Process
- Appendix D: Loan Terms and Underwriting Policies
- Appendix E: Application Form
- Appendix F: Required Application Attachments
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov/projects/237858
- Scope location
- San Mateo County, CA
- Reported agency
- County of San Mateo
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Housing Authority of the county of San Mateo?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov/projects/237858. For questions, contact Jan Stokley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Housing Authority of the county of San Mateo in CA, 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 Quote 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 Jan Stokley. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Online application, Organizational Structure, Key Staff information, Track Record Forms, Financial Capacity documentation, Certification and Legal Disclosure Form, Articles of incorporation, Bylaws, Certificates of Good Standing, Corporate resolution. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Location, Affordability, Priority Needs, Readiness, Leveraging, Financial Feasibility, Public Employee Housing Demonstration" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Housing Authority of the county of San Mateo?
All active and historical solicitations from Housing Authority of the county of San Mateo are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Housing Authority of the county of San Mateo regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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: Appendix A: Definitions, Appendix B: Available Sources of Funds, Appendix C: Over-the-Counter NOFA Process, Appendix D: Loan Terms and Underwriting Policies, Appendix E: Application Form, Appendix F:. Review the full document from Housing Authority of the county of San Mateo for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Mateo County, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.