2026 - 1H HOME RFP

B U R A
UFFALO RBAN ENEWAL GENCY
Honorable Mayor Sean M. Ryan, Chairman
Thomas E. Baines, Esq., Vice Chairman
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
No. 2026 - 1H
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM(HOME)
RELEASE DATE: October 2, 2026
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE*:
Friday, November 13, 2026
4:00pm
*CHDO Applicants may submit RFP Responses on a
Rolling/Open basis
Next HOME RFP release anticipated:
- Winter/Spring 2027
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*IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Funds provided through the City/BURA HOME Program are provided in the form of a LOAN.
ALL City/BURA HOME Funds are to be designated for CONSTRUCTION ONLY.
* Do NOT submit a full HOME Application for this RFP deadline
Utilize this document.
* The submission of a full HOME Application does not provide an advantage
in the evaluation of proposals for this RFP.
* Invitations to complete a Full HOME Application resulting from this RFP will expire
automatically upon the announcement/release of funding awards from any listed sources,
including but not limited to the State of New York Office of Homes and Community
Renewal, New York State Office of Mental Health, Empire State Development, Dormitory
Authority of the State of New York, Office of the Attorney General of the State of New
York or upon written notice of BURA to the applicant.
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HOME Investment Partnership Program Introduction
and Proposal Submission Requirements
The City of Buffalo ("City"), through the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency ("BURA"), is seeking proposals through the
federal HOME Investment Partnership Act to assist in the development of affordable housing projects in the City of
Buffalo. The City of Buffalo and BURA will support projects that provide for an increase in the number of affordable
housing units through new construction, infill new construction and acquisition rehabilitation for first time
homeownership; new construction, adaptive reuse/conversion of non-residential space or renovations to vacant
residential structures or rehabilitation of existing rental units in substandard condition. Projects that propose
renovations to existing rental units whereby the cost of renovation is less than 60% of the proposed development
budget, including acquisition and soft costs will not be considered for HOME funding.
The HOME Investment Partnership Program was created under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990.
The general purposes of HOME are expanding the supply of decent and affordable housing particularly rental housing, for
low and moderate income residents, strengthening the abilities of State and local governments to design and implement
strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent affordable housing, providing financial and technical assistance to
participating jurisdictions, extending and strengthening partnerships among all levels of government and the private
sector, including for profit and nonprofit organizations, in the production and operation of affordable housing.
Through this program, activities have been undertaken to enhance ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts. For the
funding period covered by this application the City will assess proposals received that address the goals outlined in the
City's Consolidated Plan.
All HOME Funding is provided in the form of a loan. Terms, conditions, repayment and repayment schedule must be
addressed in any response to this request for proposals.
The City of Buffalo Consolidated Plan may be found at: https://www.buffalony.gov/324/Consolidated-Plan-Documents
Information regarding the HOME Program and implementing regulations and guidelines for the 2012 and subsequent
years allocation (CPD Notice 2012-07) can be found at:
https://www.onecpd.info/home/home-final-rule/
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/index.cfm
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/hudclips/notices/cpd
Applicants are expected to be familiar with the guidelines/regulations that govern the HOME program which include but
are not limited to:
1. Affordability requirements
2. Relocation regulations
3. Lead Based Paint
4. Conflict of Interest
5. Procurement
6. Affirmative Marketing and Fair Housing
7. Affirmative Action and Minority and Women Business Enterprises
8. Environmental Reviews
9. Any other regulations that may apply
Applicants will be expected to provide copies of their entity's policies with respect to enforcing these
requirements. As the Program Administrator for the City's HOME grant funds, the regulations provide that BURA has the
right to impose stronger requirements than those stated in these regulations.
Note that BURA has mandated a Procurement Policy which requires three bids for all purchases and agreements for
services (such as general contractors, managing agents, etc.) and lowers the small purchases ceiling to $10,000 per
contract in accordance with New York State Municipal Law. These standards should guide the selection of members of
your development team. See also Evaluation Criteria - Cost Reasonableness.
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HOME Program Regulations
Recipients of HOME funds must comply with all applicable federal requirements set forth in Title 24 CFR Part 92 of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
Following are some of the additional program requirements that must be met once a business/organization is selected
for funding.
1. Insurance Coverage - Worker's Compensation insurance must be purchased under the provisions of the New
York State Worker's Compensation Act. Liability insurance, in the amount of a minimum of $1 million per
occurrence, $2 million aggregate, also must be purchased and BURA and the City must be named as
additional insureds and Builders Liability Insurance when applicable.
2. Affirmative Marketing Plan - The organization renting or selling the units must follow an Affirmative Marketing
Plan to reach income eligible families as described in 24 CFR 92.351 for projects with 5 or more HOME-assisted
units. This Affirmative Marketing Plan must be approved by BURA prior to implementation.
3. For projects with 12 or more units, Davis-Bacon regulations must be followed in addition to the
bidding requirements as described in Title 42, Chapter 69, Section 5310.
4. ***NEW*** - Build America, Buy America (BABA) - BABA is a new and complex statute, which
became effective in 2022, that establishes a domestic content procurement preference for Federal
infrastructure programs:
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2023-12cpdn.pdf
The BABA preference for American materials and products applies to all spending on infrastructure projects by
Federal agencies, including HUD. This federal infrastructure spending is referred to as "Federal financial
assistance" or "FFA." Under Section 70912(7) of the BABA Act, FFA for infrastructure "projects" includes the
"construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure in the United States" and includes within the
definition of infrastructure those items traditionally included along with buildings and real property. Under Section
70914(a) of the BABA Act, the use of American iron and steel, construction materials, and manufactured products
applies to funding from CPD programs for infrastructure projects. Pursuant to HUD's Notice, "Public Interest
Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to
Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance" (88 FR 17001), any funds obligated by HUD on or after the
applicable listed effective dates, are subject to BABA requirements, unless excepted by a waiver.
For the full HOME Program Regulation documents at 24 CFR Part 92 please go
to: https://www.onecpd.info/home/home-final-rule/
Proposal Rules
Reservations
1. BURA and the City reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received;
2. BURA and the City reserve the right to seek additional information from organizations/applicants,
especially those not previously funded by BURA and/or the City; this Question and Answer period
will take place from September 8, 2026 to Septbmer 14, 2026. - added July 2022
4. BURA and the City reserves the right to establish spending guidelines for all projects;
5. All funding decisions related to this RFP are subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations, and the policies and procedures of the City of Buffalo and the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
for the administration of federal funds.
6. Applicants should be aware that this is a preliminary application/Request for Proposal and there will be a
final application requirement following completion of a review of all preliminary proposals.
7. Applicants should be aware that any HOME Funding provided will be made in the form of a LOAN.
Terms of repayment, interest and repayment schedule must be addressed in all proposals. ALL
City/BURA HOME Funds are to be designated for CONSTRUCTION ONLY.
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Eligible Applicants
1. Applicants must be incorporated for-profit or non-profit entities to undertake affordable housing activities within
the boundaries of the City of Buffalo.
2. Applicants wishing to submit as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) must meet HUD
established CHDO requirements as set forth in the CHDO Checklist/Attachment D. Eligible CHDO entities may
be eligible for operating support up to $50,000 based upon the size and scope of the project presented. CHDO
applicants may submit on an open/rolling basis. For information on HUD CHDO requirements visit
https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/home/home-final-rule/section-by-section-summary/subpart-g/
3. Applicants must demonstrate the financial management and programmatic expertise to successfully develop,
design, implement and monitor the proposed activities. This expertise is demonstrated through previous experience
in successfully developing projects similar to the one proposed, either by partners or key staff within the business or
organization.
4. Applicants must be able to meet, and/or will be subject to other Federal requirements relative to the HOME program,
specifically those concerning equal opportunity and fair housing, affirmative marketing, environmental review,
displacement, relocation, and acquisition, labor, lead-based paint, conflict of interest, debarment and suspension,
and floor insurance. Federal requirements include those listed in Title 42, Chapter 130 and CFR Title 24 Part 92. All
applicants should be aware that additional federal requirements apply.
5. Applicants must demonstrate to BURA's satisfaction that no City and/or County of Erie tax arrearages or other fees
or obligations payable to the City of Buffalo or BURA exist nor are there any pending City of Buffalo Housing Court
Cases and or open letters of violation for property owned by the applicant and principals.
6. It is the policy of BURA, that all local Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE's) be encouraged to submit
proposals. BURA continues to ensure that all locally owned M/WBE's are afforded the maximum opportunity to
participate as Applicants or Sub-Applicants in the provision of goods and services for BURA. BURA encourages the
award of at least thirty percent (30%) of the total dollar value of this project directly or indirectly to M/WBE's. The
Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Plan proposed for this project should be submitted as Exhibit H of the
HOME application. See Updated Early Submission of Utilization Plan - UPDATED March 2024 under
Evaluation Criteria.
7. Any person or subcontractor undertaking a part of the work under the terms of the Contract, by virtue of any
agreement with the Applicant, must be approved by the Vice Chairman of BURA or their designee prior to any
such undertaking. In the event the Applicant desires to subcontract some part of the work specified herein, the
Applicant shall furnish with their proposal the names, qualifications, and experience of his/her proposed
subcontractors. Subcontractors shall conform, in all respects to the provisions specified for the Applicant. The
Applicant shall, however, remain fully liable and responsible for the work done by their subcontractors. BURA may
terminate the Contract if the subcontracting is done without the Vice Chairman's prior approval.
8. A maximum 10% of the project budget may be designated for a developer fee. Projects proposing a
higher fee based on the regulations for other programs or contributing government lenders may be
considered upon presentation of supporting documentation. ALL City/BURA HOME Funds are to be
designated for CONSTRUCTION ONLY unless otherwise agreed upon.
Eligible Categories being considered through this Request for Proposal:
1. Single Family New Construction/Infill New Construction for First Time Homeownership
2. Single Family Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale for First Time Homeownership
3. Multi Family Rental - New Construction, Substantial Rehabilitation, Conversion or Adaptive Reuse
Evaluation Criteria
Funds will be awarded to those applicants whose proposals best meet the following selection criteria, offer the
greatest prospects of successful completion and demonstrate the capacity to ensure continuous compliance with
funding regulations:
1. Completeness of the Application
All required documents have been submitted and the project is presented in a clear and concise
manner
2. Experience and Qualifications for the size and type of project proposed
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Applicant and any affiliated partners -
Has successfully completed project(s) similar in size and scope
Completed similar project(s) but smaller in size and scope
Engaged consultant which has completed project similar in size and scope
3. Marketing Needs Analysis/Affirmative Marketing
Addresses stated needs
Addresses targeted population
Current locations target population will be drawn from
Housing is affordable to low-moderate income
families
4. Creative Adaptive Reuse
Proposal provides for the creative and architecturally appropriate adaptive reuse of a significant
structure or problem property
5. MBE/WBE/DBE Participation and Utilization Plan Early Submission - UPDATED March 2024
Proposal includes meaningful participation from certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises, minority and
women workforce participation, during construction and through operation of the completed project. A MWBE
Utilization plan and its early submission will be required of any projects invited to complete a full HOME Application.
6. Use of HOME Program Income, if any
Proposal includes an allowable reuse of HOME Program Income
(all reuse of Program Income funds will be subject to BURA approval)
7. Project Budget - See attachment A and attachment B (REQUIRED FORMAT PROVIDED)
The HOME Funds are considered as a final or last source to complete a project. A successful
project is not necessarily a project that requires the maximum funds allowable by HOME but
rather utilizes the HOME funds most economically to produce a successful project.
Project budget is complete, and all sources and uses of funds are clearly defined and documented with
evidence of commitments;
costs are limited to amounts or percentages specified in the request for proposals.
Contact Michael DeGroot, Senior Project Manager - 851-5070; mdegroot@buffalony.gov to receive the
required forms via email.
Important Note: Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements-must be applied for separately from this
RFP response. A PILOT agreement is NOT automatically awarded to projects receiving HOME funding. If you
would like to apply for a PILOT you must contact BURA General Counsel at 851-5051; rgeller-alongi@city-
buffalo.com for application information.
8. Cost Reasonableness
Soft costs and construction costs are reasonable for the size and type of project proposed.
9. Leveraging
The ratio of HOME funds to other sources
10. Project Readiness
Predevelopment and construction timelines are reasonable and achievable.
11. Community Engagement - A sincere and substantially documented outline of community engagement, the
integration of feedback and responses to same must be submitted and/or have been undertaken for the project.
This must include, but is not limited to, the resident/block organizations representing the neighborhood/streets
where the project is to be located.
12. Veteran's/Artists in Residence and Immigrant Populations
Proposal includes a focus on serving the Veteran's, Artists or Immigrant Populations.
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All selected projects must be under contract with
the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) by December 1, 2027
Each application will undergo a completeness review by BURA to ensure that all required documents are
completed and submitted. Complete applications will go on to an Eligibility Review. For non-compliant
submissions, the applicant will receive an Application Review Letter from BURA stating that the application was
incomplete, and not selected for funding.
Applications which pass the completeness review are then reviewed for programmatic eligibility to ensure that
the proposed project meets all statutory requirements of the HOME program and are consistent with the
approved activities submitted to HUD in the City of Buffalo Consolidated Plan.
Applications which fail to meet all of the programmatic eligibility requirements will not be reviewed further. The
applicant will receive an Application Review Letter from BURA stating that the application was not selected for
funding and identifying the eligibility factors determined to be satisfactory or unsatisfactory within the submission.
Submit completed proposals no later than 4:00pm Friday, November 13, 2026, to:
Attn: Yvonne C. McCray, Director of Housing
City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
65 Niagara Square-Room 901
Buffalo, N.Y. 14202
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PROPOSAL FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are asked to submit:
1. One (1) original, signed application
2. Three (3) complete copies to the above address
3. One (1) digital copy of the submission on Compact Disc (CD) or flash drive
Proposals should be submitted with a table of contents clearly identifying each section; pages should be single sided,
NO STAPLES
HOME Investment Partnership Program Application Award Process
Tentative Schedule and Subject to Change
10/2/2026 Request for Proposal Release Date
10/20/2026 Request for Proposal Workshop, 11:00am (Virtual platform detail to be provided)
To receive Webex/Zoom/Teams invitation - contact - Yvonne C. McCray, Director of
Housing, ymccray@city-buffalo.com
11/13/2026 No later than 4:00PM - Request for Proposal Responses are due to City of Buffalo
Urban Renewal Agency
1/4/2027 Tentative date that applicants will be notified of conditional funding
decisions and invited to complete a full HOME application
12/1/2027 All selected projects must be under contract with the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal
Agency
Applicants Invited to complete a full HOME application will contact:
Michael DeGroot, Senior Project Manager - 851-5070; mdegroot@buffalony.gov
*IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Do NOT submit a full HOME Application for this RFP deadline.
The submission of a full HOME Application does not provide an advantage
in the evaluation of proposals for this RFP.
All submissions will be evaluated based upon the criteria set forth in this RFP.
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Proposal Cover Sheet
CITY OF BUFFALO HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Applicant Name:
Project Name:
Project Address:
Federal Tax ID Number:
Applicant Status: Private Corporation/Individual Non-Profit Corporation Other: Describe
Total Number of Units:__________ Number of HOME-Assisted Affordable Units:_________
Total Project Cost:____________________ HOME Funds Requested:________________________
Chief official of applicant
Name
Title
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Email
Phone
Fax
Designated contact person for this application
Name
Title
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Email
Phone
Fax
I HEREBY SUBMIT THIS PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF
THE PROJECT HEREWITHIN DESCRIBED. I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE
BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. IF SELECTED FOR FUNDING, I WILL COOPERATE FULLY WITH THE CITY OF
BUFFALO TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND FEDERAL HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GUIDELlNES,
AS APPLICABLE.
The undersigned certifies that to his/her knowledge as of the date hereof, no principal, officer, board member, employee
responsible for managing finances, consultant or contractor acting as a fiscal agent of or to the Applicant, has been
convicted of a local, state or federal criminal offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty in the last 10 years or, if
sooner, since reaching the age of eighteen (18). (If the Applicant cannot certify to this statement, please submit a signed
statement explaining the related facts and circumstances). To the extent required by BURA, the undersigned agrees to
reaffirm this certification on prior written notice from BURA.
Authorized Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
Title:
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City of Buffalo-Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning
Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency
Confidential Background Information Disclosure, Authorization and Release Form
This form must be completed by the Primary Management and Governance Principals of your firm/organization, including but not
limited to:
Check applicable title:
President/Board Chair
Executive Director/Chief Operations Officer
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer/Bookkeeper
And any individuals authorized to conduct financial transactions on behalf of your firm/organization over $5,000
Title
Print Name:
(First) (Middle) (Last)
Applicants Signature:
Aliases/Other Names:
(First) (Middle) (Last) Generation (suffix)
Does Applicant have a Maiden / AKA / FKA Name? No Yes,
Maiden Name / AKA / FKA
Social Security number: - - Daytime Phone: ( )
Date of Birth: / / (Month, Day, Year) Evening Phone: ( )
Drivers License #/state of issue
Present Address:
.
City/State/Zip Date at Present Address: From (MM/YY)
Previous Addresses
Applicant, please provide addresses of residences for the past seven years, including street address, city, state, zip, and country,
dates of residences for each address. Continue on reverse side if needed.
I have carefully read and understand this Disclosure, Authorization and Release form. By my signature below, I consent to the release of information I hereby
authorize any law enforcement agency to furnish the City of Buffalo, Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency or its agent information related to my criminal history. I hereby
release the City of Buffalo, Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and all its agents and employees, the law enforcement agency, and all employees of law enforcement
agencies furnishing information from all liability resulting from the furnishing of this information to the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency. I certify
that the statements made by me on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that
providing any false statements or omitting any material information will be sufficient grounds for rejection of the application for assistance, or termination of any
related agreement, and that any commitment made on behalf of the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency may be voided immediately.
Applicant Signature Date
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