Multi-Family Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Program

The City of Fairfield Housing Services Department is offering funding through a Notice of Funding Availability under its Community Development Block Grant program to support the rehabilitation of existing multifamily affordable housing. This initiative is part of a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is designed to preserve safe, decent, and affordable housing for low and moderate income residents. The City seeks to partner with qualified developers and property owners who have experience managing and rehabilitating multifamily housing assets within the city limits. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to address aging housing stock and ensure continued affordability and habitability of existing units. The program prioritizes the elimination of health and safety hazards, compliance with building codes, and the long term preservation of affordability through deed restrictions. It also aligns with broader city objectives such as promoting fair housing, supporting vulnerable populations including seniors and individuals with disabilities, and encouraging sustainable and energy efficient improvements. Funding available under this program is approximately 400000 dollars and will be provided as a grant disbursed on a reimbursement basis. Eligible uses include interior and exterior rehabilitation, removal of hazardous materials such as lead based paint, accessibility improvements, tenant relocation during construction, and site improvements directly related to rehabilitation. Ineligible activities include new construction, acquisition of property, luxury upgrades, and operating expenses. Projects must not increase the number of units and must maintain at least 51 percent of units for households earning at or below 80 percent of area median income for a minimum of five years. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501c3 status, for profit affordable housing developers, public entities, housing authorities, and property owners of qualifying multifamily housing in Fairfield. Applicants must demonstrate experience with federally funded housing programs, the capacity to comply with complex federal requirements, and the ability to manage tenant relations during rehabilitation. Required documentation includes financial statements, organizational information, proof of registration in federal systems, and evidence of site control and other funding commitments. Applications must be submitted as a complete digital package by email and include detailed project descriptions, budgets, schedules, and supporting documentation. The evaluation process includes threshold eligibility screening followed by a competitive scoring system based on community need, affordability, project readiness, rehabilitation scope, organizational capacity, financial leverage, and alignment with city priorities. Only projects scoring above a minimum threshold will be considered for funding, and final awards are subject to City Council approval. The timeline for this opportunity begins with the NOFA issuance on July 22 2026, with questions due by August 7 2026 and final applications due by September 4 2026. Applications will be reviewed in October and November 2026, with funding decisions anticipated shortly thereafter. All funded rehabilitation activities must be completed by June 30 2027. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all program requirements and federal compliance obligations, including labor standards, environmental review, and reporting requirements, prior to submission. For questions, applicants must submit written inquiries to designated city staff contacts.

Ensure project readiness demonstrate secured funding and clearly document benefits to low income residents and compliance capacity