Specifications include, but are not limited to: The primary objective for the ADU program is to support the Agency in creating and building out the pilot program. The Agency is seeking information from those who possess experience in many areas related to the scope of the program, including but not limited to, construction, local building permits, housing and rental laws, property management, civil and structural engineering, local economic issues, project management, mortgage services and finance, and other needs yet to be determined. BACKGROUND Accessory dwelling units are small housing units located on the same parcel of land as the primary residence and held under the same ownership. ADUs can be either inside of, attached to, or detached from the primary residence. The ADU is recognized as a housing type that can incrementally boost the supply of naturally affordable housing in existing low-to-moderate density neighborhoods without requiring the demolition of single-family homes or changing neighborhood character. Recent updates to Salt Lake City’s ADU ordinance reflect the City’s desire to promote an increased and more diverse housing supply by simplifying the permitting process and expanding the geographic area where ADU construction is allowed. Agency is seeking information from and about the following as they relate to ADU construction: • Construction loans and financing • Mortgage servicing • Property development • Architectural and design services • Civil and structural engineering • Modular construction • Landlord training • Property management • Construction companies REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED The Agency acknowledges the undersupply of affordable housing in Salt Lake City and is working to increase its supply. The ADU program is a new tool the Agency will use to assist in increasing the affordable housing supply in the City. 1. The purpose of this RFI is to assist the Agency in determining what resources are available for creating an ADU program. 2. The RFI will provide the Agency with a realistic picture of how vendors and suppliers would help the Agency and the City with helping resident homeowners build ADUs on their properties. 3. The RFI will provide the Agency with a realistic picture of available resources for program management and program execution. 4. The RFI will provide the Agency with a realistic picture of how to adequately disperse $1.8m in funds allocated for this program. 5. No contracts will result from this RFI. Please address the following items 1. through 4. using the criteria outlined in paragraphs A. through E. Please state the corresponding paragraph identifier in your answer followed by your response in with any requested materials. Limit each item to no more than 2 pages per item. Items to Address 1. Construction Environment Address cost concerns for homeowners and vendors regarding the current construction environment for Salt Lake City. Include insights for material shortage, labor availability, wages, taxes, property value increases and possible decreases, and the local housing market. 2. Limited Financing Sources Financing sources for ADU construction are limited and primarily rely on the homeowner’s home equity or other assets. Advise of alternate methods of funding including grants, savings, home equity lines of credit, = cash-out refinance, or other financing tools. Emphasize the need to include financial tools in the Agency’s program to create opportunities for homeowners with limited home equity and/or assets to add ADUs to their properties. 3. Development Process Address the complexities associated with the development process including design, financing, permitting, and construction. Discuss the possibility of creating an easy-tonavigate plan for homeowners. 4. Utility Work & Associated Costs Utility work represents a significant portion of ADU construction costs and is often overlooked. Each property in Salt Lake City is unique so necessary utility work and costs vary tremendously. All ADUs in Salt Lake City require new connections to water, sewer, and power utilities which come at a cost in the tens of thousands of dollars—often unexpected by homeowners.