New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - FY 2027 Affordable Housing Trust Fund RFP - AHTF 2027
Department of Community Affairs | State of New JerseyState · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
The 30-second brief
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) is issuing the FY 2027 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Request for Proposals to fund approximately 10-12 affordable housing projects with available funding of $30,000,000. The maximum AHTF funding per project is $3,000,000 for 100% affordable housing projects at 25 units or less meeting Uniform Housing Affordability Controls. Eligible projects include senior housing and supportive housing for special needs populations. Applications must be submitted through the DCA SAGE Grant Application Portal and HPU Document Submission Portal by November 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Financial Feasibility and Project Readiness, Leveraging, Construction and Operating Cost Reasonableness, Development Team Capacity & Experience, Site Selection and Design Characteristics, Market Analysis, Priority Points
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Summary
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) is issuing the FY 2027 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Request for Proposals to fund approximately 10-12 affordable housing projects with available funding of $30,000,000.
The maximum AHTF funding per project is $3,000,000 for 100% affordable housing projects at 25 units or less meeting Uniform Housing Affordability Controls. Eligible projects include senior housing and supportive housing for special needs populations. Applications must be submitted through the DCA SAGE Grant Application Portal and HPU Document Submission Portal by November 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Financial Feasibility and Project Readiness
- Leveraging
- Construction and Operating Cost Reasonableness
- Development Team Capacity & Experience
- Site Selection and Design Characteristics
- Market Analysis
- Priority Points
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
18- AHTF Pro Forma
- Schedule G
- Schedule H
- Schedule I
- Application Cover Sheet
- Vendor ID number through NJSTART
- SAM.gov number
- Mayor Letter of Support or Municipal Resolution of Support
- Articles of Incorporation
- Organizational By-Laws
- Board of Directors List
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Most Recent Audit or Financial Statements
- Deed or Contract for Purchase or Ground Lease
- Architectural Drawings/Plans
- Phase I and Phase II Environmental Review
- Market Analysis
- Property Management Plan
- Submit to
- HPU Document Submission Portal and DCA SAGE Grant Application Portal
- Scope location
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of Community Affairs | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: HPU Document Submission Portal and DCA SAGE Grant Application Portal.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Department of Community Affairs | State of New Jersey in NJ, 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.
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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: "Financial Feasibility and Project Readiness, Leveraging, Construction and Operating Cost Reasonableness, Development Team Capacity & Experience, Site Selection and Design Characteristics, Market Analy..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 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: AHTF Pro Forma, Schedule G, Schedule H, Schedule I, Application Cover Sheet, Vendor ID number through NJSTART, SAM.gov number, Mayor Letter of Support or Municipal Resolution of Support, Articles of I. Review the full document from Department of Community Affairs | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.