RQ16412 HOME Housing Trust Fund Pilot

The County of Cuyahoga, on behalf of its Housing and Community Development Department, is issuing a formal RFP to solicit proposals from qualified agencies or organizations to deliver services under the HOME Down Payment Assistance Program. The effort is intended to help low‑income homebuyers with down‑payment and closing‑cost assistance, thereby supporting affordable homeownership initiatives in the county. • Scope: Design, administer, and manage a down‑payment assistance program for eligible homebuyers, including outreach, application processing, fund disbursement, and compliance monitoring. • Deliverables: Development of program policies, eligibility criteria, marketing materials, applicant support services, and reporting mechanisms. • Requirements: Demonstrated experience in affordable housing programs, ability to manage federal or state HOME funds, and capacity to provide case management and financial counseling.