Project Information

Bid Title

Legacy Homeowner Development Support

Issuing Agency

City of Seattle

Location

Washington

Published Date

Aug 11, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

OPCD-RFP-2026_LHD

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Project Description

Project ID: OPCD-RFP-2026_LHD

Title: Legacy Homeowner Development Support

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Release Date: 8/11/2026

Due Date: 9/25/2026

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Legacy Homeowner Development Support

Office of Planning and Community Development

62422

Project ID: OPCD-RFP-2026_LHD

Release Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 11:59pm

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 5:00pm

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Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid45 days, 5 hours, 43 minutes

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Posted At:Tue, Aug 11, 2026 5:00 PM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) requests proposals to support low-income (80% AMI or less) legacy homeowners seeking to add infill housing to their property. Funded through a federal PRO Housing grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), OPCD seeks to support education, technical assistance, and pre-development services for low-income homeowners who wish to understand recent zoning changes, evaluate their development options, become more knowledgeable about the development process, and advance toward project readiness and permit submittal.

OPCD is currently soliciting Proposals for two related workstreams to advance its Legacy Homeowner Development Support program:

• Workstream 1 - Legacy Homeowner Education & Networking
• Workstream 2 - Legacy Homeowner Pre-Development Technical Assistance

Background

In January 2026, new Neighborhood Residential (NR) zoning took effect in Seattle, expanding housing choices and creating new options for how property owners use their land. In compliance with Washington House Bill 1110, Seattle’s updated neighborhood now allows at least four units on all residential lots. Expanded capacity for infill housing creates opportunities and challenges. For existing property owners and investors equipped with the financial resources and development acumen to take advantage of them, these changes expand opportunities to produce rental income, create flexibility for household needs, or generate wealth through the subdivision and sale of new homes. But many existing homeowners face barriers preventing them from realizing the housing potential these changes unlock, particularly homeowners with fewer financial resources available. These barriers include:

• A complex design and permitting process
• Limited financial resources and/or difficulty qualifying for or taking on debt
• A lack of knowledge about their land’s development potential, construction requirements, funding options, and the development process
• A lack of time to oversee construction
• Mistrust of the developers and lending institutions
• The burden of managing a rental property

Legacy Homeowner Development Support

To overcome these barriers, OPCD is developing a suite of support programs for low-income legacy homeowners seeking to undertake infill development on their own property. This Legacy Homeowner Development Support program includes education, technical assistance, capacity building, pre-development services, expedited permitting, and project support. Pre-development services may include:

• Project visioning
• Regulatory feasibility analysis
• Due diligence
• Project costing and development of a project pro forma
• Identification of financing options
• Site planning
• Legal support
• Permitting support

Through the Legacy Homeowner Development Support work, OPCD aims to catalyze development of middle housing in residential neighborhoods, create rental housing choices, and stabilize low-income homeowners.

Timeline

Solicitation Release Date:

August 11, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference (Non-Mandatory):

August 26, 2026, 10:00am

Webex - Link TBD

Deadline for Questions:

September 18, 2026, 11:59pm

Response Deadline:

September 25, 2026, 11:59pm

Interviews (if applicable):

October 12 - 16, 2026

Announcement of Successful Proposer(s):

October 23, 2026

Anticipated Negotiation Schedule:

October 26 - November 6, 2026

Anticipated Contract Execution:

November 25, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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