Development Engagement Process
The 2024 Spring Development Engagement Process submissions period has been extended and now is anticipated to close May 20th, 2024.
Please note that there are no threshold requirements to submit a proposal, but be sure to follow the Requirements and Instructions and questions should be directed to DOH-DevelEngage@ct.gov.
Development Engagement Process Overview
The Department of Housing (DOH) expects to administer at least two submission windows each year (a Spring and Fall)
Each round follows these basic steps:
1. DOH publishes the Notice for the round
2. Eligible Developers are to read through the Requirements and Instructions in preparation to submit a Preliminary Application; submissions are made online through a portal that will be opened as published and a link will be posted the first day in the document
3. Questions before, during, and after the round should be directed to DOH-DevelEngage@ct.gov
4. DOH, in coordination with CHFA, reviews submissions, determines eligibility, and follow-up as projects received warrant in order to schedule meetings or decline incomplete and/or unsuitable Preliminary Applications; initial contact will be made 15-45 days from the submission period closing; not every submission will necessarily receive a request for a call or meeting
5. Suitable submissions are discussed with the DOH Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of CHFA, as necessary
6. Based on DOH’s review, projects are assigned a status:
a. Decline
b. Invite to Apply
c. Preliminary Stage
d. Continue Conversation
e. Closed
7. Results and next steps are communicated by DOH or CHFA staff in writing, depending on the type of assistance a project involves, which will outline a submission’s status and expectations on timeframes for its progress
Please also note that 9% LIHTC submissions are referred to CHFA and prospective applicants must follow all requirements for the next competitive application period.
