If you are an affordable housing developer, public housing authority, or community organization that wishes to apply for funding for affordable housing development, homelessness prevention, or rental assistance projects, download the development application instructions, application, and related forms from this page. See application instructions for Division of Housing priorities, eligibility and requirements.
If you are a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) seeking operating funds, sign up for our mailing list where we will announce the opening of the application and instructions.
Application Schedule
All application cycles are competitive. DOLA accepts applications according to the following schedule:
| Deadline | Project Type/Program |
|---|---|
| July 1: | In FY 2024-25, DOH will prioritize applications for gap funding from CHFA’s 2023 tax credit awarded projects. DOH will conduct the July 1 application round to address the gap needs for those 2023 tax credit awardees. DOH is actively working on planning our new application and funding cycles, in accordance with HB24-1308, including funding opportunities related to homeownership. DOH anticipates publishing the approved Proposition 123 Homeownership Program guidelines in the coming weeks, and will release more details in a future communication regarding timing of upcoming application cycles being opened for homeownership programs (Down Payment Assistance and Owner Occupied Rehab) and homeownership development projects. |
| September 1: | Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) operating funds |
| December 1: | Down payment assistance (DPA) programs |
Application Forms
- Development Funding Application - You can submit an application for funding in Neighborly. Contact your Housing Development Specialist to open a new application.
- Example Neighborly Application
- DPA Program Spreadsheet
- SFOO Program Spreadsheet
- CHDO Program Spreadsheet
- Rental/PSH: Budget Spreadsheet (.XLSX)
- Homeownership: Budget Spreadsheet (Pilot) (.XLSX)
- Legacy Template: Budget Spreadsheet (.XLSX)
- Application LOI Template
Instructions and Reference Materials
- Development Application Instructions Effective April 1, 2024
- Application Checklist Effective April 1, 2024
- Supplemental CDBG Application Checklist Effective April 1, 2024
- Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Addendum to Application Instructions
- PSH Services Plan and Budget
- DOLA Environmental Review page(with links to forms)
- Multifamily Rehab Standards
Contact
Contact one of our Housing Development Specialists for questions about the application, forms or process.
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