Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Public Housing Innovations NOFA - EOHLC2026-41 (2026)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Mar 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2025
- Primary contact
- Rocco Albano
- (617) 573-1260
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is issuing the Public Housing Innovations 2026 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking capital funding and predevelopment awards for the rehabilitation, redevelopment, and transformation of state-aided public housing developments. The program aims to physically revitalize and financially stabilize public housing while producing net-new affordable, workforce, or market-rate housing units, utilizing models such as mixed-finance, mixed-income, and federalization through RAD or HUD Faircloth conversions. Eligible projects must involve Chapter 200, 667, and 705 developments located in Massachusetts, providing 1:1 replacement with permanently affordable units. Pre-applications are due January 7, 2026, and final applications are due March 13, 2026. Required considerations include prevailing wage compliance, environmental remediation, architectural design standards, and long-term financial stability.
Capital funding and predevelopment awards for rehabilitation and redevelopment of state-aided public housing developments, Net-new housing production
Project Feasibility: Scope & Cost (35 points), Ongoing Costs Deferred (20 points), Other Project Benefits (20 points), Readiness to Proceed (15 points), Team Capacity (10 points)
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Summary
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is issuing the Public Housing Innovations 2026 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking capital funding and predevelopment awards for the rehabilitation, redevelopment, and transformation of state-aided public housing developments.
The program aims to physically revitalize and financially stabilize public housing while producing net-new affordable, workforce, or market-rate housing units, utilizing models such as mixed-finance, mixed-income, and federalization through RAD or HUD Faircloth conversions. Eligible projects must involve Chapter 200, 667, and 705 developments located in Massachusetts, providing 1:1 replacement with permanently affordable units. Pre-applications are due January 7, 2026, and final applications are due March 13, 2026. Required considerations include prevailing wage compliance, environmental remediation, architectural design standards, and long-term financial stability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Capital funding and predevelopment awards for rehabilitation and redevelopment of state-aided public housing developments, Net-new housing production
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Narrative Cover Letter
- One-Stop funding application
- Sources/Uses development proforma
- 20-year operating proforma
- Detailed development schedule
- Market assessment
- Photos of existing site
- Existing and proposed site plans
- RFP for developer co-applicant
- Developer response
- Memorandum of Understanding
- LHA Board vote extract
- Tenant organization compliance letter
- Submit to
- HLC - OAF 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 / [email protected]
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 13, 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: HLC - OAF 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 / [email protected]. For questions, contact Rocco Albano.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, 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 Rocco Albano at (617) 573-1260. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Capital funding and predevelopment awards for rehabilitation and redevelopment of state-aided public housing developments, Net-new housing production. 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: "Project Feasibility: Scope & Cost (35 points), Ongoing Costs Deferred (20 points), Other Project Benefits (20 points), Readiness to Proceed (15 points), Team Capacity (10 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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: Narrative Cover Letter, One-Stop funding application, Sources/Uses development proforma, 20-year operating proforma, detailed development schedule, market assessment, photos of existing site, existing. Review the full document from Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
