RFP – HOME- ARP Development of Duplex Housing Units

September 28, 2025

SOLICITATION for PROPOSALS
CITY OF MUSKEGON – HOME- ARP Development of Duplex Housing Units

The City of Muskegon is seeking proposals from qualified housing development agencies, nonprofits, or development teams to utilize up to $1,000,000 in HOME-ARP funds to develop duplex housing units in the city of muskegon for qualifying populations as defined by HUD’s HOME-ARP guidelines. The objective is to increase the availability of affordable rental housing units targeted to individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations as defined in the HOME-ARP Notice (CPD-21-10).

The deadline for activity proposals is Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. No proposals will be accepted after that date. No faxed or electronic transferred proposal will be accepted.

All Proposals can be hand delivered or mailed and received by the City Clerk’s Office at Muskegon City Hall by Tuesday, October 21, 2025 by 2 p.m. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope.

City Clerk
City of Muskegon City Hall
933 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
Telephone (231) 724-6705

Eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit housing developers, CHDOs, and private for-profit developers with demonstrated experience in affordable housing development. Developers must have the capacity to complete the proposed project within applicable HOME-ARP timeframes and be in good standing with federal and state housing programs.

Project Scope and Requirements

  1.  Proposals must include the development of duplex units (minimum of two duplex buildings).
  2. Housing must be targeted for HOME-ARP qualifying populations.
  3. Units must remain affordable and comply with HOME-ARP affordability period requirements (minimum 15 years).
  4. Developers must ensure compliance with fair housing, environmental review, procurement, and other applicable federal requirements.
  5. Units must be constructed on property owned or acquired legally with clear title.

HOME-ARP Program Compliance
All projects must comply with the HOME-ARP Notice (CPD-21-10), including:

  1. Income targeting and qualifying populations
  2. Affordability requirements and tenant protections
  3. Use restrictions and long-term compliance
  4. Fair housing and equal opportunity
  5. Davis-Bacon (if applicable), Uniform Relocation Act (URA), and Section 3

HOME-ARP rental housing funds may be used for the following project hard costs, soft costs, and project-specific costs of an identified HOME-ARP project.

Proposal Requirements
Applicants must submit a complete proposal including:
Cover letter with contact information

  1. Description of the development team and past experience
  2. Project narrative and timeline
  3. Site location (including documentation of site control or acquisition plan
  4. Preliminary budget and sources/uses of funds
  5. Operating pro forma (15-year minimum)
  6. Description of how project serves HOME-ARP qualifying populations
  7. Certification of compliance with federal requirements

 

Evaluation Criteria

  1. Proposals will be evaluated based on:
  2. Organizational capacity and experience
  3. Readiness to proceed
  4. Financial feasibility
  5. Strength of project design and location
  6. Commitment to HOME-ARP target populations
  7. Long-term sustainability and affordability
  8. Completeness and clarity of proposal

Publish: Sunday September 28, 2025