Housing Production

Uses federal funds to encourage housing development in targeted areas of the City.

CDA Housing Development provides funding to both non-profit and for-profit developers to renovate dilapidated/abandoned properties or develop vacant land with an emphasis on safe, decent, and affordable housing primarily for low and moderate income persons.

Funding is provided wholly through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development via their Community Development Block Grant program, HOME Investment Partnership program, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

2025 Spring Housing Production NOFA
Neighborhood Transformation Grants

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Affordable Housing Production NOFA ($6 million) – This funding, provided through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, will support new construction and rehabilitation of residential and mixed-use developments. It will also fund homeownership assistance for residents purchasing city-subsidized homes. Projects utilizing CDA-assisted and Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) properties will receive additional consideration.
HOME-ARP Permanent Supportive Housing NOFA ($4.89 million) – Supported by HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds, this grant will assist in the development of permanent supportive housing and related services for qualifying populations, including those experiencing homelessness.
PRO Housing NOFA ($3.25 million) – Funded through the federal Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program, this initiative will provide resources for the rehabilitation of city-owned residential properties in the Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Demonstration Area. The goal is to increase the supply of affordable housing, stabilize neighborhoods, and address blight.

Proposals are due on June 13, 2025.

Neighborhood Transformation Grants Housing NOFA Workshop

To assist applicants in navigating Neighborhood Transformation Grants funding process, CDA will host an all-day NOFA Workshop on April 24, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 1520 Market Street. This workshop is mandatory for first-time applicants and will provide critical guidance on HUD regulations, funding priorities, compliance requirements, and the application process.

NOTE: This workshop is for applicants for:

Affordable Housing Production NOFA
HOME-ARP Permanent Supportive Housing NOFA
PRO Housing NOFA

Attendees will receive hands-on assistance with forms and budget submission requirements and learn how to successfully manage federally funded projects. The workshop will also serve as a networking opportunity for CDA staff, developers, and neighborhood leaders as part of the return CDA’s Community Development Week. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged and lunch will be provided! A hybrid option will be available, with Zoom details posted prior to the event.