The City of Walnut Creek is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the creation of affordable housing projects within Walnut Creek city limits. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), the City will offer financial support from City dedicated affordable housing funds to construct affordable housing units in the city, particularly for low, very low, and extremely low-income households. The City’s goal is to address the growing demand for affordable housing through innovative, sustainable, and community-focused projects.
The FY26 Affordable Housing Development RFP opens on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and closes on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5pm.
Priority will be given to development of affordable housing projects that:
- Serve residents at the lowest income levels (extremely low and very low income)
- Include a mix of unit types that meet local housing demand
- Incorporate rapid rehousing principles and processes
- Serve residents with special needs
- Integrate sustainable, energy-efficient, and accessible design elements
- Are ready for immediate development (shovel-ready projects)
ELIGIBLE USES
- Site acquisition, and related costs such as appraisals, financing costs, and transaction costs
- Predevelopment, including architectural and engineering design, permits and fees
- Rehabilitation and new construction costs
- Site development
- Off-site development only when necessary to assure utility service to the project site
- Mixed-income projects, with City dollars assisting only extremely low, very low and low-income units
For full details on the RFP including requirements, evaluation criteria, timeline, and submission instructions, click below:
Also, please visit our
Affordable Housing Development RFP webpage.
