Specifications include, but are not limited to: This request for proposals is strictly for D/Os who are applying to IHDA for its Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program. The HACC is not accepting proposals for any other PBV projects at this time. The maximum number of units in the project is twenty-five (25). The D/O may not apply for or use low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) in its project. The HACC is willing to award PBV’s to D/Os who are committed to providing long-term affordable housing for new construction, units requiring substantial rehabilitation, and existing rental housing. The housing must be developed in accordance with the regulations set forth at 24 CFR Part 983 for PBVs and be consistent with the goals of de-concentrating poverty and expanding opportunities, both economically and in housing quality, as outlined in the HACC’s Administrative Plan. Additionally, the housing must be developed in accordance with the requirements of IHDA’s RFA. 1. Building/Community Requirements for Project Based Vouchers Assisted Units A Respondent to this RFP is encouraged to present a development proposal that provides low income families an opportunity to live in high quality, mixed-income communities. The HACC seeks PBV-assisted units in new construction, units requiring substantial rehabilitation, and existing housing developments that, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: a. Design, Construction, and Condition. The HACC seeks PBV-assisted units in developments that are well designed, well constructed, and well maintained. Developments must have sound maintenance plans and adequately funded replacement reserves. b. Section 504/ADA Accessible Buildings and Units. The HACC places a high priority on meeting, at a minimum, the Federal requirements for housing that is accessible and/or adaptable for people with disabilities. Federal requirements under Section 504 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act apply and may vary with building type and design. Such features must be integrated into designs that are marketable to a broad range of residents and that are financially feasible to build. D/Os should designate 5% of the total PBVs requested as accessible and/or adaptable. c. Economic Diversity. To promote economic diversity, the HACC encourages mixedincome developments. The HACC, though, may consider up to100% of all units in buildings specifically designated for the elderly and/or persons receiving supportive services, but prefers that proposals for these types of developments will not request PBV assistance for more than 50% of the units. The PBV-assisted units must be distributed throughout the development and represent a proportional distribution of unit sizes.