Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities 2026 CITC NOFA - BD-26-1076-OCDDE-OCD01-124018
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Feb 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Bob Glover
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities invites applications for the 2026 Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Program under solicitation BD-26-1076-OCDDE-OCD01-124018. The program provides tax credit allocations between $50,000 and $375,000, with $15,000,000 available in calendar year 2026, to support community development corporations (CDCs) and community support organizations (CSOs) in improving economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households across Massachusetts. Eligible applicants must submit Community Investment Plans or Capacity Building Proposals by February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM via email. Evaluation criteria include plan quality, community resident engagement, financing strategies, and prior credit utilization.
Tax credit allocation request, Community Investment Plan (CIP), Capacity Building Proposal (CBP), Community Partner Statement of Progress
Plan completeness, involvement of community residents and stakeholders, plan goals, activities to be undertaken, evaluation methods, collaborative efforts, integration of activities, financing strategy, history and track record, prior credit utilization
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Summary
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities invites applications for the 2026 Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Program under solicitation BD-26-1076-OCDDE-OCD01-124018.
The program provides tax credit allocations between $50,000 and $375,000, with $15,000,000 available in calendar year 2026, to support community development corporations (CDCs) and community support organizations (CSOs) in improving economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households across Massachusetts. Eligible applicants must submit Community Investment Plans or Capacity Building Proposals by February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM via email. Evaluation criteria include plan quality, community resident engagement, financing strategies, and prior credit utilization.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Plan completeness
- Involvement of community residents and stakeholders
- Plan goals
- Activities to be undertaken
- Evaluation methods
- Collaborative efforts
- Integration of activities
- Financing strategy
- History and track record
- Prior credit utilization
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Tax credit allocation request
- Community Investment Plan (CIP)
- Capacity Building Proposal (CBP)
- Community Partner Statement of Progress
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Application cover page (Exhibit 1)
- Electronic signature
- Community investment plan or capacity building proposal
- Board approval documentation
- Submit to
- [email protected] / [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 February 10, 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: [email protected] / [email protected]. For questions, contact Bob Glover.
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 Bob Glover. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Tax credit allocation request, Community Investment Plan (CIP), Capacity Building Proposal (CBP), Community Partner Statement of Progress. 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: "Plan completeness, involvement of community residents and stakeholders, plan goals, activities to be undertaken, evaluation methods, collaborative efforts, integration of activities, financing strateg..." 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: Application cover page (Exhibit 1), electronic signature, community investment plan or capacity building proposal, board approval documentation. 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.
