Saint Paul PHA Project Based Voucher Application
The Saint Paul PHA is offering Project Based-Vouchers in this year’s Multifamily Consolidated Request for Proposals. 
All applicants interested in Project-Based-Vouchers must complete the questions below based on the type of Project Based Voucher (PBV) they are interested in for their project. Your interest will be evaluated based on completion of the questions below as appropriate to your application.  
Only complete the sections that are applicable to the type of Project Based Vouchers you are applying for. Developers interested in applying for vouchers specifically for special populations or circumstances should note these clearly in their application materials.
All applicants for PBV must complete the general questions.

General Questions
All applicants must complete this section. 
1.	Please provide the property’s address (or anticipated address), along with a specific contact (including phone and e-mail address) for questions regarding this application for Project Based Vouchers. 
     

2.	Please indicate whether you are applying to Minnesota Housing for any additional funding with this current RFP cycle. If you are applying for additional funding in this current RFP cycle, please explain what, specifically, you are applying for.
     

3.	Please state how many Project Based Voucher subsidies you are applying for, and how many units are in the total project. Please estimate bedroom sizes for the project and the number of each. Please also separately state the minimum number of PBVs (no less than 10) that you would require to proceed with this project.  
     

Mixed-Income Affordable Housing 
Only complete if applying for Mixed-Income PBVs
1.	Please describe any prior experience in developing and managing similar residential housing with project-based voucher (PBV) subsidies, and your ability and capacity to proceed expeditiously with the project. Include any experience with Saint Paul PHA’s PBV program. (15 Points)
     

2.	If applicable, please explain how receiving PBVs for this project would also enable you to provide additional affordable housing units (beyond any PBVs that may be awarded) in the development. (15 Points) 
      

3.	Please indicate if this development is being considered by Minnesota Housing as New Construction, or whether it is housing that already exists. If it is New Construction, please specify the anticipated date of construction. A project will be awarded additional points if it is “New Construction. (35 Points) 
     

4.	Please indicate whether this project is currently located (or will be located) in a low-poverty census tract. That is, a census tract “where the poverty rate is 20% or less, as defined by the most recent American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.” Please indicate the census tract the property is currently (or will be) located in. (35 Points) 
     

5.	If applicable, please explain any special populations or circumstances your project will serve if you are not completing any of the sections below. 
     

Affordable Housing for the Elderly
Only complete if applying for PBVs for Elderly (62+) populations.
1.	Please describe any prior experience in developing and managing similar residential housing with project-based voucher (PBV) subsidies, and your ability and capacity to proceed expeditiously with the project. Include any experience with Saint Paul PHA’s PBV program. (15 Points)
     

2.	If applicable, please explain how receiving PBVs for this project would also enable you to provide additional affordable housing units (beyond any PBVs that may be awarded) in the development. (15 Points) 
      

3.	Please indicate if this development is being considered by Minnesota Housing as New Construction, or whether it is housing that already exists. If it is New Construction, please specify the anticipated date of construction. A project will be awarded additional points if it is “New Construction. (30 Points) 
      

4.	Please indicate whether this project is currently located (or will be located) in a low-poverty census tract. That is, a census tract “where the poverty rate is 20% or less, as defined by the most recent American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.” Please indicate the census tract the property is currently (or will be) located in. (30 Points)
     

5.	Please indicate and explain whether you intend to provide (or contract for) on-site supportive services appropriate for the population served. (10 Points)
     

Supportive Housing for Homeless
Only Complete if project will be providing supportive housing services.
1.	Please describe any prior experience in developing and managing similar residential housing with project-based voucher (PBV) subsidies, and your ability and capacity to proceed expeditiously with the project. Include any experience with Saint Paul PHA’s PBV program. (15 Points)
     

2.	If applicable, please explain how receiving PBVs for this project would also enable you to provide additional affordable housing units (beyond any PBVs that may be awarded) in the development. (15 Points)
      

3.	Please explain how you will serve homeless individuals and families (as defined in Minnesota Housing’s Consolidated RFP) with all the PBV units you are placing in this project. (15 Points)       

4.	Please explain how, if you are awarded these PBVs, you will provide (or contract for) on-site supportive services appropriate for the population served. (15 Points)
     

5.	Please confirm that you will process all referrals from Ramsey County’s Coordinated Entry, in accordance with their processes. Please refer to the Ramsey County Coordinated Entry for Everyone website for additional information. (15 Points)
      

6.	Please explain how this project will serve individuals and families who meet the definition of homeless under section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. (15 Points)
     
 
7.	Please indicate whether this project is currently located (or will be located) in a low-poverty census tract. That is, a census tract “where the poverty rate is 20% or less, as defined by the most recent American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.” Please indicate the census tract the property is currently (or will be) located in. (5 Points)
      

8.	Please indicate if this development is being considered by Minnesota Housing as New Construction, or whether it is housing that already exists. If it is New Construction, please specify the anticipated date of construction. A project will be awarded additional points if it is “New Construction. (5 Points)
     
Family Unification Program (FUP)
Only complete if any of your PBVs will be utilizing the Family Unification Program and coordinating with Ramsey County Child Protection. 
1.	Please describe any prior experience in developing and managing similar residential housing with project-based voucher (PBV) subsidies, and your ability and capacity to proceed expeditiously with the project. Include any experience with Saint Paul PHA’s PBV program. (15 Points) 
      

2.	If applicable, please explain how receiving PBVs for this project would also enable you to provide additional affordable housing units (beyond any PBVs that may be awarded) in the development. (15 Points)
     

3.	Please obtain and provide a letter of support from Ramsey County Health and Human Services. (15 Points)
      

4.	Please certify and/or explain your commitment to accept referrals from Ramsey County Child Protection. (15 Points)
      

5.	Please explain how, if you are awarded these PBVs, you will provide (or contract for) on-site supportive services appropriate for the families served in the Family Unification Program. (15 Points)
      

6.	Please indicate whether all PBV units will be 3BR or larger. (15 points)
      

7.	Please indicate whether this project is currently located (or will be located) in a low-poverty census tract. That is, a census tract “where the poverty rate is 20% or less, as defined by the most recent American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.” Please indicate the census tract the property is currently (or will be) located in. (5 Points)
      

8.	Please indicate if this development is being considered by Minnesota Housing as New Construction, or whether it is housing that already exists. If it is New Construction, please specify the anticipated date of construction. A project will be awarded additional points if it is “New Construction. (5 Points)
      
Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
Only complete if any of your PBVs will be utilizing the VASH and coordinating with Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 
1.	Please describe any prior experience in developing and managing similar residential housing with project-based voucher (PBV) subsidies, and your ability and capacity to proceed expeditiously with the project. Include any experience with Saint Paul PHA’s PBV program. (15 Points)
      

2.	If applicable, please explain how receiving PBVs for this project would also enable you to provide additional affordable housing units (beyond any PBVs that may be awarded) in the development. (15 Points)
     

3.	Please obtain and provide a letter of support from the local VA. (20 Points)
      

4.	Please certify and/or explain your commitment to accept referrals from the VA to fill all VASH PBV HAP Contract vacancies. (10 Points)
     

5.	Please explain how, if you are awarded these PBVs, you will provide (or contract for) on-site supportive services, as approved and accepted by the VA. (10 Points)
     

6.	Please indicate whether this project is currently located (or will be located) in a low-poverty census tract. That is, a census tract “where the poverty rate is 20% or less, as defined by the most recent American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.” Please indicate the census tract the property is currently (or will be) located in. (15 Points) 
     

7.	Please indicate if this development is being considered by Minnesota Housing as New Construction, or whether it is housing that already exists. If it is New Construction, please specify the anticipated date of construction. A project will be awarded additional points if it is “New Construction. (15 Points)