SLED Opportunity · ILLINOIS · MONROE COUNTY, FL
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Monroe County, FL seeks applications for SHIP 2025 multifamily rental housing funding. Applications open Aug 10, 2026, and close Oct 29, 2026. Funding supports affordable housing construction, rehabilitation, and preservation under the Local Housing Assistance Plan.
Solicitation for funding availability for SHIP’s multifamily rental strategy.Per the governing Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), Monroe County is required to advertise SHIP funding opportunities in a newspaper of general circulation and in periodicals serving ethnic and diverse neighborhoods for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the opening of the application period.Accordingly, SHIP applications will be accepted beginningAUGUST 10, 2026. Applications submitted prior to August 10, 2026, will be considered received onAUGUST 10, 2026, for processing purposes. No preference, advantage, or special consideration will be given based on an earlier submission date.Applications will be processed in accordance with the priorities, eligibility requirements, and funding availability established by the Monroe County Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding or assistance. Applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application with all required documentation. Incomplete applications may delay processing and may not be considered until all required information has been received.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 11th 2026, 12:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Application Period Opens | Online Portal | Applicants May Begin Applying | Aug 10th 2026, 12:00 AM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Oct 9th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Oct 29th 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbiz Registration (Non-Profit and For-Profit Applicants Only) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Optional | ||
| Letter of Authority (Government Entities Only) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Optional | ||
| SHIP Application FY2025 - Priority #1 — Preservation of Assisted Housing Units (Q-15DJ) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Optional | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| SHIP Application FY2025 - Priority #2 — Rehabilitation of existing affordable rental units (Q-23FP) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Optional | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| SHIP Application FY2025 - Priority #3 — Creation of new rental units by rehabilitation (Q-14CI) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Optional | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| Due Diligence in Cost Estimates | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Budget Response to Question 1.3.4 | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| SHIP Multi-Family Attestation Form | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| SHIP FHFC Limits Attestation Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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