Developers leverage funds administered by the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) with several other funding sources to create and preserve affordable housing.
Developers may apply for funds through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) issued by SDHC.
Funding sources for SDHC’s affordable housing development investments vary and may include, but are not limited to:
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds awarded to the City of San Diego and administered by SDHC
- City of San Diego Affordable Housing Fund, which SDHC administers and consists of Housing Impact Fees charged on commercial developments (also known as Linkage Fees) and Inclusionary Housing Fees charged on residential developments
If you have questions about a development NOFA, please contact Morgan Patterson by email at morganp@sdhc.org.
How to Access an SDHC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
NOFAs are accessible through SDHC’s Vendor Portal on PlanetBids. Developers who wish to receive free notifications regarding NOFAs and download SDHC’s current NOFAs should register on the SDHC Vendor Portal with PlanetBids.
To access SDHC’s NOFAs, along with other solicitations, developers need to create a new profile and register specifically for SDHC, even if they already are registered with another public agency that uses PlanetBids or previously have accessed SDHC solicitations through the City of San Diego’s PlanetBids portal.
Public Comment and Stakeholder Meeting about NOFA Guidelines
SDHC has opened the public comment period for NOFA-27-01 for Affordable Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing. The public comment period provides an opportunity for interested respondents to review the proposed FY-27-01 NOFA Guidelines and submit any comments or questions about the criteria.
A virtual public comment stakeholder meeting will be hosted Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. To join the meeting: FY27 NOFA Public Comment Stakeholder Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Public comment will close Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. To review the guidelines and submit a comment, please visit: https://www.engagesdhc.org/fy27nofapubliccomment
