Thursday, February 22, 2024

City Announces Request for Qualifications for Central Austin Multifamily Housing Development Opportunity

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) released a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a preferred development partner to develop, own, and operate a proposed approximately 300-unit multifamily apartment at 6909 Ryan Drive, a 5.5-acre AHFC-owned property located in the Crestview neighborhood of central Austin.

Supporting documentation is available on the RFP web page.

AHFC conducted public engagement between October and December 2023 to identify community priorities and sentiments, building upon the significant community engagement work done for Austin Energy’s prior solicitation. Through this process, it was determined that the community remained committed to prioritizing affordable housing, park space, and connectivity to transit.

Complete responses must be submitted to the AHFC by 11:59 p.m. CST on March 20, 2024, to be considered for award. Submission instructions are included within the RFQ—available on the RFP web page.

Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications may be directed to the RFQ’s Authorized Contacts:

Sarah Ramos 
Procurement Specialist 
Sarah.Ramos@AustinTexas.gov

Alex Radtke  
Housing Development Manager 
Alex.Radtke@AustinTexas.gov  

Persons desiring further information or interpretation of the RFQ requirements must make a written request for such information to AHFC no later than ten working days before the RFQ submittal due date (March 6th). Changes to the RFQ documents will be made by addendum only.  Questions and Answers that are significant will be provided as a Clarification Document(s).