80626Y0154-Housing Ambassador Expansion Program

This Concept Paper is being offered to organizations and the general public to announce an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP)  that is expected to be released in 2026.

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for HPD partners with a network of community-based organizations (CBOs) and service providers across the five boroughs who help low-income New Yorkers prepare and apply for affordable housing lotteries. The Housing Ambassador Expansion program enables CBOs citywide to offer affordable housing seekers up-to-date and consistent information, materials, and assistance with the application process.

To view this Concept Paper, please scroll down to the end of this page and download the attached document.

Contact Information /Deadline for Comments
To submit feedback on this Concept Paper, please submit your comments through the PASSPort system either by submitting a response in the Manage Responses tab or submitting a comment/question in the Discussion with Buyer tab. Written comments are invited by February 13, 2026. Comments may also be submitted via email to alin@hpd.nyc.gov. Indicate “Concept Paper – Housing Ambassador Program”  in the subject line of the email.

Use of PASSPort :

To respond to the forthcoming  Housing Ambassador Program RFP, organizations must have an account and an Approved HHS Accelerator PQL qualification status in PASSPort. Proposals and Prequalification applications will ONLY be accepted through PASSPort. If you do not have a PASSPort account or Approved PASSPort HHS Accelerator PQL Application, please visit nyc.gov/passport to get started. If you have any questions about your HHS Accelerator PQL status or for assistance with creating a PASSPort account, please contact the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS) by submitting an inquiry to the MOCS Service Desk.