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North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will hold a Public Hearing for its proposed Qualified Allocation Plans (Plan) for the 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, 2026 National Housing Trust Fund, 2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and 2026 Housing Incentive Fund on March 6, 2026.

Each plan sets forth the procedures and criteria to which NDHFA will adhere in allocating financing to multifamily affordable housing projects in each respective program during the September 2026 application round.

The hearings are for interested parties to provide either written or oral comments regarding the proposed plans. Persons who do not attend the hearings may submit written comments by 5:00 p.m., CT, on March 4, 2026. The plans can be viewed on NDHFA’s website, www.ndhousing.nd.gov, beginning on February 17, 2026. Please contact NDHFA prior to the hearing for accommodation or additional information.

Public Hearing Details

March 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., CT. The hearing will begin with the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program followed by the Housing Incentive Fund, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and National Housing Trust Fund. Attendance in-person or via Microsoft Teams (virtual or audio-only). Add meeting to calendar.

NDHFA Lower Conference Room

2624 Vermont Ave
Bismarck, ND 58502

Microsoft Teams

From a browser (virtual): https://bit.ly/49yNeBp
Call (audio-only): (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 462 040 203#

NDHFA Contact

Jennifer Henderson
Director, Community Housing and Grants Management Division
PO Box 1535
Bismarck, ND 58502
701-328-8080
711 (Voice or TTY)
800-435-8590 (Spanish)
hfainfo@nd.gov

Accommodations

This recipient does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. The meeting space is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments.

Individuals who require accommodations, including auxiliary aids, translated documents, interpreters, or who would like to request a copy of the plans, or an alternate format may contact:

NDHFA, Section 504 Coordinator
Jennifer Henderson
hfainfo@nd.gov (Email)
701-328-8080 (Phone)   
711 (TTY or Voice)
800-435-8590 (Spanish) 

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) will hold a Public Hearing and Comment Period for the development of the 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and the North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG) allocation plans.

Each program plan sets forth the procedures and criteria that NDHFA will adhere to in allocating funding for the 2026 program year. The federal ESG program provides funding to engage persons who are homeless and living on the street, improve and provide operating funding for emergency shelters, provide essential services to shelter residents, rapidly rehouse persons who are homeless, and prevent homelessness. NDHG is a state program designed to provide financial assistance to facilities and programs within North Dakota to identify sheltered and unsheltered persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and provide the services needed to help them regain stability after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

The hearings are for interested parties to provide either written or oral comments regarding the proposed plans. Individuals who do not attend the hearings may submit written comments by 5:00 p.m., CT, on March 4, 2026. The plans can be viewed on NDHFA’s website, www.ndhousing.nd.gov, beginning on February 17, 2026. Please contact NDHFA prior to the hearing for accommodations or additional information.

Public Hearing Details

March 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., CT. Attendance in-person or via Microsoft Teams (virtual or audio-only). Add meeting to calendar.

NDHFA Board Room

2624 Vermont Ave
Bismarck, ND 58502

Microsoft Teams

From a browser (virtual): https://bit.ly/4qNiBPF
Call (audio-only): (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 299 064 485#

NDHFA Contact

Jennifer Henderson
Director, Community Housing and Grants Management Division
PO Box 1535
Bismarck, ND 58502
701-328-8080
711 (Voice or TTY)
800-435-8590 (Spanish)
hfainfo@nd.gov

Accommodations

This recipient does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. The meeting space is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments.

Individuals who require accommodations, including auxiliary aids, translated documents, interpreters, or who would like to request a copy of the plan, or an alternate format may contact:

NDHFA, Section 504 Coordinator
Jennifer Henderson
hfainfo@nd.gov (Email)
701-328-8080 (Phone)   
711 (TTY or Voice)
800-435-8590 (Spanish) 

The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is seeking proposals for the acquisition and/or development of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) for the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program.

Under the HUD approved 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (Plan), a total of $1 million was set-aside for NCS activities. NDHFA is seeking proposals from interested parties to identify potential NCS projects that fit the criteria identified in the Plan and identify if the Plan needs to be amended and approved by HUD to move forward.

Completed proposals will be reviewed and scored under the project selection criteria identified in the Request for Proposal. Successful proposals will then be invited to submit a formal application.

Submission Instructions

Interested respondents should review the Request for Proposals instructions and submit a HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Proposal, both of which are available online under the HOME American Rescue Plan at https://www.ndhousing.nd.gov/development#collapse-accordion-779-2.

Deadline

Complete proposals must be submitted and received no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on March 23, 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed or scored.

Questions may be emailed to hfahomelessprograms@nd.gov or mailed to:

NDHFA Community Housing and Grants Management
Attn: NCS RFP Review
P.O. Box 1535
Bismarck, North Dakota 58502-1535

Accommodations

Individuals who require accommodations, including auxiliary aids, translated documents, interpreters, or who would like to request a copy of the plan or an alternate format, may contact:

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency, Section 504 Coordinator
Jennifer Henderson
701-328-8080
711 (TTY or Voice)
800-435-8590 (Spanish/Espanol) hfainfo@nd.gov  

Date of Publication: February 20, 2026

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency        
PO Box 1535                        
Bismarck, ND 58502-1535                
(800) 292-8621                
                            
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA).

Request For Release of Funds
On or about March 10, 2026, NDHFA will submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.), as amended, to undertake a project known as Buffalo Manor Apartments for the purpose of partially funding the new construction of a multi-year, multi-phase senior affordable housing project, which will have a total of 117 new units of affordable housing. Each proposed phase of the project is estimated to be 39 units consisting of 33 one-bedroom units and six (6) two-bedroom units. The buildings will include a community space for residents to engage in activities and supportive services. Each unit will include a living room, bathroom, and kitchen with refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and through wall air conditioning. The project site is currently a vacant lot of land located southwest of the intersection at 25th Street SW and 11th Avenue SW in Jamestown ND, 58401. The total estimated project cost for all 3 phases is $51,636,000. For the first phase, the estimated cost is $33,973,523. Sources of funding include: HUD HOME Funds-NDHFA: $1,690,000. Other current sources of funding include: Housing Incentive Fund-NDHFA: $1,000,000; CDBG: $1,645,000; Perm Loan: $1,300,000; BSI Land Loan: $550,000; EDHA Loan: $195,865; Construction Loan: $7,100,000; Deferred Developer Fee: $254,238; Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity: $11,279,187; GP Equity: $1,128; 8(bb) 10 vouchers valued at $2,381,760; City of Jamestown PILOT valued at $2,803,545; and HUD RAD (20 vouchers) valued at $3,772,800.

Finding of No Significant Impact
NDHFA has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail. Please submit your request to NDHFA by email at hfainfo@nd.gov. The ERR can also be viewed electronically at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.   

Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the NDHFA via email at hfainfo@nd.gov. All comments received by March 9, 2026, will be considered by NDHFA prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Environmental Certification
NDHFA certifies to HUD that Jennifer Henderson in her capacity as Community Housing and Grants Management Director consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows NDHFA to use Program funds.

Objections To Release of Funds
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the NDHFA certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of NDHFA; (b) the NDHFA has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jennifer Henderson, Certifying Officer    
Community Housing and Grants Management Division        
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency         
PO Box 1535 | Bismarck, ND 58502-1535
hfainfo@nd.gov (email) | 701-328-8080 (Phone)    
800-435-8590 (Spanish) |  711 (TTY or Voice)

Accommodations
This recipient does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Individuals who require accommodation may contact:    

Jennifer Henderson, 504 Coordinator
Community Housing and Grants Management Division        
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency         
PO Box 1535 | Bismarck, ND 58502-1535
hfainfo@nd.gov (email) | 701-328-8080 (Phone)    
800-435-8590 (Spanish) | 711 (TTY or Voice)