ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER RESOURCE FAIR
May 22, 2012
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunnyvale Community Center. Community Room
550 E. Remington Drive
Learn how to assess your readiness for home ownership. Find out what you need to do to buy your first home.
Speak to lenders and other local funders, developers, real estate agents, and more.
See the feature on
BayAreaConnect.com or
download the flyer
NOTICE OF SECTION 3 BIDDING OPPORTUNITY
The Owner is requesting proposals from pre-qualified firms to provide General Contracting Services for the demolition and rebuild of a 2000 sq. ft. single family home with a 441 sq. ft. attached garage
Site Location: 202 W. Arbor Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Mandatory Site Visit: May 2, 2012 at 1 p.m.
Submission of Bid Deadline: May 16, 2016 at 3 p.m.
Bidder shall submit the completed bid forms to the Developer
Attn: Dan McCarthy, Construction Manager
2001 The Alameda,
San Jose, CA 95126
To view the complete bid packet click on the following links:
Permitted Modifications to the BMR Home Ownership Program Guidelines
For a limited time, two modifications to the BMR Home Ownership Program Guidelines have been approved in an effort to preserve new BMR homes that will expire if not sold to eligible home buyers. The modifications will streamline the application process allowing a broader range of applicants the ability to apply without first requesting an exception. For a complete list of modifications and the new BMR homes they apply to, click on
BMR Home Ownership Program Exceptions.
Request for Proposals
The City of Sunnyvale hereby requests proposals of affordable housing projects in Sunnyvale to be funded with the City’s Housing Mitigation (HM) funds. Approximately $5 million in HM funds may be made available through this RFP to support the acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction of housing that will provide rental and/or for-sale housing in Sunnyvale that will be affordable to lower income households on a long-term basis. This funding is intended to fill the financing gap between the projected total development costs, the applicant’s available resources, and other available funding sources for affordable housing.
Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
Informational Workshop: March 1, 2012
Proposals due: 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012
Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to Suzanne Isé, Housing Officer, by calling 408-730-7250 or by e-mail to sise@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.
Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals Application
Now is your opportunity to become a homeowner and the City of Sunnyvale can help! If you are a first-time home buyer living or working in Santa Clara County, don't miss out on this opportunity to own a new or resale 2, 3, and 4 bedroom townhouses and condominiums in Sunnyvale.
Affordable Housing Workshop
RSVP today to attend an affordable housing presentation on May 10, at 6 p.m. in the Community Center Conference Room at 550 E. Remington, Sunnyvale. Learn more about first-time home buyer opportunities in Sunnyvale. Call Housing Programs Technician Rachel DeBord at (408) 730-7250 or email housing@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.
Be the first to know when BMR homes are for sale! Submit the online Interest List form and you will notified when we are accepting applications for available BMR homes, program updates, and affordable housing opportunities.
About Us
Our Home Buyers page provides information about our Below Market Rate Home Ownership Program and First-time home buyer loan programs to assist you with the purchase of your first home. Real estate professional and lenders can learn more about becoming a participating BMR Realtor or lender.
Our Home Owners page provides information for home improvement programs and foreclosure prevention. Information is also available for our current BMR home owners.
Our Renters page provides information for the Below Market Rate Rental Program and other affordable rental housing providers. Fair Housing resources for victims of discrimination can also be found here. The Housing Division also offers grants to low income disabled tenants to pay for retrofits necessary to improve accessibility.
The City of Sunnyvale has an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires certain residential developments to provide a share of the affordable housing needed within the City. More information about this and other resources are available to developers and landlords including fair housing requirements.
The City of Sunnyvale receives federal funding to assist with our efforts to provide affordable housing, community development programs, and public services to benefit primarily low to very low income households. Review HUD Program reports and learn more about the City of Sunnyvale's HUD programs.
The City of Sunnyvale is affirmatively furthering fair housing and complying with State and federal fair housing laws. These laws prohibit discrimination against a persons race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or children. Learn more about your Fair Housing rights and responsibilities.
Study issue to consider revisions to the City’s Zoning Code regarding conversions of mobile home parks to other uses.
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