Join DHCD's Q&A Session on the Site Acquisition Finance Initiative (SAFI) - Bridge Loan Program Request for Proposals (RFP)

DHCD Q&A Session - SAFI Bridge Loan Program RFP

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: DHCD’s Multi-Purpose Room

1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC

REGISTER HERE

Microsoft Teams Virtual Link: If you're unable to attend the event in-person, you can join the session virtually here: DHCD Q&A Session - SAFI Bridge Loan Program RFP.

In-Person: If you're joining the event in-person, ID is required - Please ensure you have a government-issued or photo identification with you as it will be necessary for entry into DHCD's building.

DHCD's Site Acquisition Finance Initiative (SAFI) - Bridge Loan Program Request for Proposals (RFP)

DHCD launched the Site Acquisition Finance Initiative (SAFI) - Bridge Loan Program Request for Proposals (RFP), and DHCD wants to parter with organizations that provide real estate financing and technical assistance to affordable housing developers. Affordable housing projects often stall because financing is not available at the exact moment when its needed. Through the SAFI Bridge Loan Program, DHCD will invest funds with selected lenders to help unlock flexible, short-term bridge financing so developers can move quickly when opportunities arise and keep projects on track in today’s real estate market.

SAFI Bridge Loans will:

• Leverage public and private financial resources to support production and preservation of affordable housing in the District of Columbia
• Assisting affordable housing developers with the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the current real estate market
• Providing a streamlined process to administer predevelopment, acquisition, mezzanine financing or other bridge loans by partnering with lenders with funds to finance opportunities for affordable housing production and preservation.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Street parking will be limited, and we encourage you to utilize various modes of transportation, such as the Metro or ride-sharing services. Here are a few options for public transportation:

• Closest Metro: Anacostia Metro Station
• Closest Bus Routes: C11, C15, C23, C25, C26, C29, C31, C41, C51, C53
• Closest Bikeshare Station: Marion Barry Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE