Affordable Housing Development Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, California, is seeking an independent developer to provide affordable housing development services. The agency requires a partner capable of providing experienced, knowledgeable, and professional staff to manage all aspects of the development process. The selected developer must maintain excellent working relationships with city residents, businesses, government officials, and city staff while ensuring adequate staffing levels to adhere to established schedules. The agency is trying to solve its local affordable housing shortage by transferring development and operational responsibilities to a qualified external partner. The scope of work covers the entire lifecycle of the development, requiring the partner to ensure the project is developed and operated in accordance with all applicable city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and planning processes. The performance of this work will take place offsite over a contract period of two years. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore, United States organizations. Bidders must submit all clarifying questions no later than August 31, 2026. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and allows digital submissions via email or online portal.