Community Development Funding Opportunities

Request for Proposals (RFP) - Duplex Village Redevelopment

The City of Raleigh is soliciting proposals for the development of sustainably built rental housing, including affordable units, on a 3.91-acre city-owned lot. This property will be made available through a long-term ground lease.  

To be considered, proposals must set aside at least 20 percent of the total units within the development as affordable rental units to low-income households earning no more than 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).  

View the RFP and other important documents below:

• Duplex Village RFP
• Duplex Village RFP Application Proforma
• Checklist Item - Exception to the RFP Form
• Checklist Item - Proposer Questionnaire Form
• Checklist Item - Reference Questionnaire Form 

The City is hosting a non-mandatory virtual (Microsoft Teams) Pre-Proposal Conference on August 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. for prospective proposers, see RFP for complete details and schedule of events related to this competitive solicitation.  

How to Apply

Submit your RFP no later than Friday, October 17, 2025, by 5 p.m. (EST) via email to Angelina.Blackmon@raleighnc.gov with the subject line "Duplex Village Redevelopment RFP Proposal Submission – 'Your Organization Name'" 

CLOSED: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Affordable Rental Development Program

The City of Raleigh’s Housing & Neighborhoods Department announces the availability of funds under the City’s Rental Development Program for qualified developers to submit proposals for the new construction, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily rental units. Funds are available from local funding sources such as the 2020 Affordable Housing Bond as well as federal HOME funds. Please see the Notice of Funding Availability document below for further detail.

• NOFA - Gap Financing Rental Development Program

Approximately $15 million in affordable rental development gap financing is available. Rental units assisted with these funds must be affordable to households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). Please view the NOFA for application deadlines, schedules, and information about eligible projects. 

Please note: Applications will only be accepted through the City's online application portal, Neighborly Software. To get started, visit the online portal and register for a new account. Hard-copy or emailed applications will not be accepted.