Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to announce two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for affordable housing developments at city-owned surplus property sites in the City's 6th and 7th districts. The two sites-one at 212 N. 18th St. and the other at 911 & 913 Hull St. - are each ideally situated in the historic neighborhoods of Shockoe Bottom and Manchester, respectively, and present a unique opportunity to add quality affordable housing through the creative and intentional use of surplus properties.

On Wednesday, City leaders gathered with community members, nonprofit and for-profit developers, and others at the 212 N. 18th St. location (a City-owned parking lot) to celebrate the announcement and to discuss the RFP process and site details. "Take a good look at this asphalt," said Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille. "Because tomorrow, this will be a place that Richmonders can call home."

"We endeavor to be a City that creates opportunities, fosters community, and provides every Richmonder the opportunity to have a safe, quality, affordable roof over their heads" said Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II. "We are fortunate, in my view, to be able to seize a moment where everyone is aligned on this goal; a goal outlined in the Mayoral Action Plan and one which I am laser focused on seeing through. I am excited to see the results of this first step on the path of delivery."

Proposals are due to HCD staff by February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm. Applications will be scored by an evaluation committee which will consider applications based on factors including conceptual design, project financing, community benefit, and demonstrated experience, among others.

Additional site information as well as RFP guidelines and evaluation details can be found in the attached or online via the following: 

• 212 N. 18th St. (click for more)
• 911 and 913 Hull St. (click for more)

"We are grateful to have so many talented for-profit and nonprofit developers in this town," said Director of Housing and Community Development Merrick Malone. "I look forward to seeing what they bring to the table in transforming these spaces into the quality, affordable, mixed-use development that we need."