Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Request for Applications from Housing Developers (For–Profit and Nonprofit) for Funding for Rental Projects in Zip Code 37211

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is soliciting applications from qualified housing developers for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to build new multi-family rental housing in zip code 37211 for tenants with incomes up to 80% of the area median income. MDHA has allocated a minimum of $7,666,200 in CDBG-DR funds for developers who respond to this request for applications (RFA) to build at least 24 affordable units in zip code 37211. The $7,666,200 includes a set-aside of $1,111,000 to incorporate items into the housing design that will help mitigate the effects of future natural disasters. These funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are administered by MDHA on behalf of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

This RFA is to identify and provide funding for rental development(s) that will be constructed in zip code 37211 utilizing CDBG-DR funds and leveraging other resources to create decent, safe, affordable housing opportunities for low-income households. All CDBG-DR funded projects must comply with all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG-DR program regulations, as described in this RFA. 

Interested applicants can access the RFA by clicking here.

All applications must be created and submitted electronically via the Neighborly system no later than 4 p.m. CST, Friday Jan. 10, 2025.

A pre-application meeting will be held via Zoom at 10 a.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Information regarding the Zoom conference can be accessed by clicking here and in Section 6.3 of the RFA.

Questions will be accepted in writing or via email until 4 p.m. CDT Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Please address questions to:
Diane Baseheart, Contracting Agent, DBE Coordinator
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
712 S. Sixth St., Nashville, TN 97206
purchasing@nashville-mdha.org

The criteria for evaluating the applications will be based on the items outline in the RFA. Awards will be made to qualified housing developer(s) for the most responsive and responsible applications, which in the judgment of MDHA, best meet the current needs and long-term goals of MDHA and the CDBG-DR program. MDHA reserves the right to reject any application and/or waive any informalities in the solicitation process. To request an accommodation, please contact Conor O’Neil at 615-252-8562.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: MDHA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, color, national origin, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.