25RFP1529784B-RT Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)

The County is seeking a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to provide housing and service activities to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The CHDO will receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing and community development programs. The scope of work includes the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of rental housing, new construction of rental housing, acquisition and/or rehabilitation of homebuyer properties, new construction of homebuyer properties, and direct financial assistance to purchasers of HOME-assisted housing. The contract term is for one year with no options for renewal. • The CHDO must have staff with the capacity to develop affordable housing for the community it serves. • The CHDO must meet certain requirements pertaining to their legal status, organizational structure, and capacity and experience. • The CHDO will receive $43,863.00 for operating expenses and $580,686.75 for the services specified in the scope of services. • The CHDO must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Georgia Open Records Act and the Fair Housing Act.