Low Income Housing Tax Credits Designation and Contribution Services

The City of Winter Haven, Florida is seeking a vendor to provide low-income housing tax credits designation and contribution services. The agency is utilizing its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to address the critical need for affordable housing options within the municipality. This initiative provides financial resources to increase housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents. The scope of work requires the selected provider to deliver designation and contribution services that support these trust fund initiatives. Bidders must propose projects that provide a set-aside of rental units equal to or greater than the standards for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Additionally, the project must have clear evidence of land use and zoning authorizing the use of the property for multi-family residential uses. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The buyer is looking for cost proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 29, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted financial plans and the ability to meet the zoning and set-aside requirements.