Low Income Housing Tax Credits Designation and Contribution Services

The City of Winter Haven, Florida, is seeking low-income housing tax credits designation and contribution services to support its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. This initiative aims to address the critical need for affordable housing options within the city by providing financial resources for projects that increase housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents. The agency is trying to solve the shortage of affordable housing by leveraging tax credit designations to secure dedicated rental units. The scope of work requires the selected provider to deliver designation and contribution services that secure a set-aside of rental units equal to or greater than the standards for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. To be eligible for this opportunity, the project must possess clear evidence of land use and zoning that authorizes the property for multi-family residential uses. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States, and the agency expects the performance of the work to take place offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. Evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to meet the tax credit standards and zoning requirements. The key date for this procurement requires all questions to be submitted no later than June 29, 2026.