The Department of City Development (“DCD”) is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified Homebuyer Counseling Agencies (“Agencies”) to administer the Program. A description of the Program and current Program guidelines are attached to this Request for Proposals. Specifically, the selected Agencies will perform the following duties under the Program: • Assist in marketing and outreach to promote awareness of the Program in the community • Accept applications for the Program from interested homebuyers • Review applications, obtain necessary supporting information and documentation and determine applicant’s eligibility for the Program consistent with the Program guidelines • Approve applications for the Program consistent with Program eligibility requirements • Once approved – provide grant funding from funds deposited with agency and execute approved Program documents • Submit a quarterly report to the DCD detailing the grants originated under the Program and including the information regarding grant recipients and property purchases required for reporting purposes. • Provide each grant recipient a minimum of 8 hours of home buying counseling services to help prepare them for home ownership.
