Developers leverage funds administered by the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) with several other funding sources to create and preserve affordable housing.
Developers may apply for funds through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) issued by SDHC.
Funding sources for SDHC’s affordable housing development investments vary and may include, but are not limited to:
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds awarded to the City of San Diego and administered by SDHC
- City of San Diego Affordable Housing Fund, which SDHC administers and consists of Housing Impact Fees charged on commercial developments (also known as Linkage Fees) and Inclusionary Housing Fees charged on residential developments
If you have questions about a development NOFA, please contact Maurcell Gresham by email at maurc[email protected].
How to Access an SDHC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
NOFAs are accessible through SDHC’s Vendor Portal on PlanetBids. Developers who wish to receive free notifications regarding NOFAs and download SDHC’s current NOFAs should register on the SDHC Vendor Portal with PlanetBids.
To access SDHC’s NOFAs, along with other solicitations, developers need to create a new profile and register specifically for SDHC, even if they already are registered with another public agency that uses PlanetBids or previously have accessed SDHC solicitations through the City of San Diego’s PlanetBids portal.
State of California Homekey Program – SDHC Process for Developers
In anticipation of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) release of its third round of Homekey funding later this year, the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is notifying developers of SDHC’s processes for collaborating toward the submission of a joint application. To learn more, click on the following link:
Below is the list of developers shortlisted through the Commission’s competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process:
- AffirmedHousing Group
- Bridge Housing
- Community Housing Works
- Linc Housing
- PATH Ventures
- Shangri-LA
- S.V.D.P Management Inc.
- The Michaels Organization
- WPH Holdings
- Wakeland Housing & Development
- Adobe Communities
Fiscal Year 2023 Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Affordable Housing NOFA-23-01
SDHC is releasing a NOFA on August 29, 2022 consisting of 100 federal Project-Based Housing Vouchers (PBV) for households with low income in the City of San Diego. These vouchers are not for permanent supportive housing and need to be issued to assist applicants on SDHC’s PBV waiting list. Please note, there are no capital funds available for the Affordable Housing NOFA-23-01.
The application period closes on October 31, 2022. For information about the online NOFA Application, visit the SDHC Vendor Portal on PlanetBids.
Permanent Supportive Housing NOFA-23-02
SDHC is releasing a NOFA on August 29, 2022, to make up to $13 million available to facilitate acquisition and new construction, acquisition with rehabilitation, or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily rental permanent supportive housing developments in the City of San Diego. This NOFA also includes 100 federal Project-Based Housing Vouchers (PBV) for households experiencing homelessness. These vouchers are permanent supportive housing and must be matched to projects through the Coordinated Entry System managed by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness.
The application period closes on October 31, 2022. For information about the online NOFA Application, visit the SDHC Vendor Portal on PlanetBids.
