RFP for Social Housing Financial Consultant

The City of Cambridge is seeking a consultant to assess the financial feasibility of different publicly supported, mixed-income social housing program models. The consultant will provide detailed financial analysis of different social housing program models, develop proforma models, and present findings on local, state, and private funding requirements. The consultant will work closely with the City's Housing and Community Development Departments and other City Departments. Key responsibilities include: developing a primer presentation on traditional models for market rate and affordable housing finance, researching the financing strategies of different social housing programs, developing a financial model to project costs and funding required for various social housing prototype developments, and presenting findings and recommendations to the Social Housing Task Force. • The consultant should have expertise in housing development finance, housing policy, economic analysis, public investment, and cost-benefit analysis. • The consultant should have experience working with municipalities and developing financial models with adjustable variable inputs. • The consultant should be able to provide positive references from at least two government entities. • The consultant should be able to communicate complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner. • The consultant should be able to work effectively with the City's staff and task force members.