Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative - BD-27-1076-OCDDE-HD006-132394 (2026)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Rocco Albano
- (617) 573-1260
The 30-second brief
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is soliciting project proposals for the Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative (CCTCI) to support the repurposing of vacant or underutilized commercial and office buildings into multi-family residential or mixed-use properties. The initiative allocates up to $10 million in tax credits for calendar year 2026, with a maximum award of $3 million per project (limited to 10% of eligible development costs). The competitive allocation process requires a pre-application due September 30, 2026, followed by a full Qualified Conversion Project application due November 13, 2026, with awards anticipated in February/March 2027. Projects must feature rehabilitation of commercial real property placed in service at least five years prior, contain at least two residential units, maintain at least 80% market-rate residential units, and meet specific criteria regarding green design, M/WBE goals, and site control in Massachusetts.
Commercial property adaptive re-use and rehabilitation for multi-family residential or mixed-use conversion, Pre-application, Qualified Conversion Project application, And final certification.
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Summary
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is soliciting project proposals for the Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative (CCTCI) to support the repurposing of vacant or underutilized commercial and office buildings into multi-family residential or mixed-use properties.
The initiative allocates up to $10 million in tax credits for calendar year 2026, with a maximum award of $3 million per project (limited to 10% of eligible development costs). The competitive allocation process requires a pre-application due September 30, 2026, followed by a full Qualified Conversion Project application due November 13, 2026, with awards anticipated in February/March 2027. Projects must feature rehabilitation of commercial real property placed in service at least five years prior, contain at least two residential units, maintain at least 80% market-rate residential units, and meet specific criteria regarding green design, M/WBE goals, and site control in Massachusetts.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Commercial property adaptive re-use and rehabilitation for multi-family residential or mixed-use conversion, Pre-application, Qualified Conversion Project application, And final certification.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Pre-application fee of $1,500, letter of support from the chief elected official of the municipality, architect statement on drawing status, green and sustainable design memorandum, M/WBE experience and goals memorandum, project proposal form, independent development cost estimate, sources and uses budget, construction plans and specifications, construction schedule, residential marketing and fair housing strategy, market rate unit pricing methodology and data, municipal support evidence, diversity of housing supply narrative, IRC §168 and placed-in-service certifications, federal and state historic documents, ASTM Phase I reports
- Submit to
- [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 November 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: [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: Commercial property adaptive re-use and rehabilitation for multi-family residential or mixed-use conversion, Pre-application, Qualified Conversion Project application, And final certification.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: Pre-application fee of $1,500, letter of support from the chief elected official of the municipality, architect statement on drawing status, green and sustainable design memorandum, M/WBE experience a. 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.
