Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF)

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Central Purchasing Division (CPD) in coordination with the Office of Affordable Housing (OAH) is to solicit sealed proposals through a competitive process to establish contracts for projects that advance affordable housing in the City of Santa Fe. This RFP is focused on supporting eligible costs associated with the acquisition, development, construction, renovation, conversion, financing, operation, or ownership of affordable housing—or related supporting infrastructure. All proposed projects must align with the community’s established affordable housing goals and priorities, as defined under the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and related City plans and policies. As codified in Santa Fe City Code (SFCC) 26-3 , the primary purpose of the AHTF is to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in the City of Santa Fe. The AHTF supports a range of eligible activities organized into two tiers: Tier 1 – Housing Development and Preservation (Infrastructure-Focused) Projects that involve the creation, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable housing units, including associated infrastructure necessary to support housing development. Tier 2 – Housing Support and Stability (People-Focused) Programs and services that promote long-term housing stability for residents—such as rental assistance, housing counseling, or supportive services that help people remain housed. Funding Preference To advance the City’s long-term affordable housing goals, funding preference will be given to Tier 1 applications —those focused on the development or preservation of physical housing. These proposals will be weighted more heavily during the evaluation process due to their direct alignment with the City’s strategic priorities for increasing the supply of affordable homes