Now Available: CDBG-DR Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Small Multifamily Rehabilitation Projects
Hillsborough County is pleased to announce that the Request for Proposals (RFP) entitled "CDBG-DR Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Small Multifamily Rehabilitation Projects" is available on the County's website from now until September 21st, 2026.
The County is seeking competitive sealed proposals from experienced and qualified for-profit and non-profit entities to rehabilitate, manage and operate small multifamily rehabilitation projects for unmet recovery needs resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the solicitation package and all supporting materials for eligibility requirements, program details, submission instructions, and applicable deadlines.
The RFP may be accessed at: https://hillsboroughcounty.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/248224
The deadline to apply is Monday, September 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
Are you experiencing a landlord-tenant concern or having questions about your lease?
Call the Housing Information Line at 813-307-5555 to speak with one of our Tenant Advisory Specialists. They can provide information, discuss your situation, and determine whether you may be eligible for a referral to free legal services through Bay Area Legal Services.
City of Tampa Residents with Property Damage from 2024 Hurricanes Can Still Apply for Hillsborough County’s Rebuilding for Tomorrow Program
Income-eligible residents within the City of Tampa city limits can apply for relief funds as part of the County’s Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and Reconstruction Program.
Residents can apply at RebuildingForTomorrow.HCFL.gov.
Eligible residents can qualify for up to $350,000 to replace or rebuild storm-damaged housing; $10,000 - $50,000 in eligible reimbursement costs for permitted work already completed by the homeowner (minimum reimbursement is $10,000); or up to $150,000 in repairs that have not been completed or covered under other programs. The program is for residents earning up to 120% of Area Median Income ($100,080 annual household income for a two-person household), with priority given to those earning 80% or less of Area Median Income ($66,800 annual household income for a two-person household).
Please note: If you received funds from the City of Tampa’s Homeowner Hurricane Assistance program and still have outstanding repairs or reimbursement costs, you may still be eligible for the County’s program and are encouraged to apply.
Several pop-up service centers also will be open during the months of August-December 2026:
August
Town N Country Regional Public Library– August 24th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Gardenville Senior Center – August 26th 12:00pm-2:00pm
September
Town 'N Country Senior Center – September 9th 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Brandon Park & Rec Center – September 22nd 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ruskin Branch Library – September 29th 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
October
E. P. Johnson Recreation Center – October 7th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thonotosassa Library – October 14th 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Jackson Springs Community Center – October 20th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
November
Mango Recreation Center – November 4th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Egypt Lake Rec Center – November 17th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
December
Gardenville Recreation Center – December 8th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Hillsborough County also has opened a call center to help with the application process. Residents can call (813) 540-7767 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rebuilding for Tomorrow program will remain open until all funding is obligated.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONCERNING
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING
A Meeting of the City Council of the City of Tampa has been called by the Chair of the City Council to conduct a public hearing on the City of Tampa’s Fiscal Year ("FY") 2027/Program Year ("PY") 2026 Annual Action Plan, which includes the Community Development Block Grant Program ("CDBG"), Emergency Solutions Grants Program ("ESG"), Home Investment Partnerships ("HOME") and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program ("HOPWA"). This hearing will be conducted with a live in-person quorum of the City Council present in City Council Chambers. Members of the public can attend in person in City Council Chambers or virtually participate in this public meeting by using the methods described herein.
Meeting details are as follows:
Date; Thursday, June 25, 2026 and Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 5:01 P.M.
Location: Old City Hall
315 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa FL 33602
The full notice is attached HERE for additional information.
The DRAFT of the Action Plan is available for review June 25, 2026 through July 25, 2026. "This material may contain documents or links provided by third parties. The City of Tampa is not responsible for the accessibility of these external materials provided outside of its control by a third party. If you need an accessible version of a third-party document, please contact the City of Tampa ADA Coordinator or the third-party source directly." The DRAFT document can be found HERE.
All comments can be directed to HCDInfo@tampagov.net and are due by 5:00 PM July 25th. .
Rental and Move-In Assistance Program
The City of Tampa’s Rental Move-In Assistance Program (RMAP) reopened for Phase X on Tuesday, April 21st.
This phase of the program will exclusively provide assistance with move-in costs for eligible residents.
We appreciate your patience while the program was temporarily paused as we prepared for this next phase.
For more information, please visit https://www.tampa.gov/housing-and-community-development/rental-move-in-assistance
or contact the Housing Information Line, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 813-307-5555.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) meet on the 3rd Wednesday every other month at 3:00 pm (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov.). The meeting is held in our Harbor and Bay Conference Room at 2555 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa Florida 33610. The Harbor and Bay Conference Room is located on the 3rd floor of the City Center building. Everyone is invited to attend. You will be required to provide picture identification.
AHAC serves as the advisory review board to periodically evaluate established policies, procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and the local government comprehensive plan, and reports its finding to the Mayor and City Council with recommended changes.
Building Tampa's Equitable Tomorrow
Mayor Castor and the City of Tampa have made the development of Workforce and Affordable Housing a strategic priority of the Mayor’s ‘Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow’ vision. The details of that strategy can be found here: https://www.tampagov.net/t3/housing-affordability
There are many continuing and new opportunities to invest in our community’s future and to be part of Tampa’s tomorrow. We want to ensure that all partners and stakeholders can align their efforts with the City’s housing affordability strategy.
Watch the Video Now to learn more about:
- The City’s Housing Affordability Strategy and Recommendations
- The City’s Community Land Trust (CLT)
- Workforce and Affordable Housing projects on the horizon
- New policies and partnership opportunities
- Longer-term strategies, including use of Opportunity Zones
Improving Lives and Communities Across Tampa
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) plays a lead role in the development of housing and citizen support programs to serve the city's low and moderate income households, homeless, and disabled populations. HCD maintains and expands housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons and families in the city by:
- Preserving the city's housing stock through rehabilitation and repair assistance programs.
- Expanding the supply of affordable housing for lower income renters and owners, including first-time home buyers.
- Serving the needs of the homeless community and partnering with homeless service providers.
- Providing impartial, unbiased investigation services for discrimination complaints in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodation to any person who believes they have been discriminated against.
- Providing outreach activities by offering employment, housing and public accommodations seminars / workshops to keep the public informed about their civil rights.