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The Government of Puerto Rico, through the Department of Housing, is proud to introduce the Social Interest Housing Program (SIH). The objective of the Program is to provide funding to non-profit organizations who are committed to providing Social Interest Housing and work with vulnerable populations to ensure accessibility of housing to individuals with a wide range of socioeconomic, physical, emotional and other impairments. The Program seeks to expand existing housing to increase the number of vulnerable individuals served and/or bring existing housing to decent, safe, and sanitary conditions and in compliance with all applicable construction codes and health and safety standards in disaster impacted areas.

Key Things to know about the Social Interest Housing Program

  • SIH is a $37,500,000 program for NGOs that serve vulnerable populations to increase housing capacity and resilience.
  • NGOs are able to apply for funding, up to $2,500,000 maximum per award. Individuals are not eligible applicants to SIH.
  • Construction timelines will vary based upon the scale of the proposal, but conservative estimates for project completion is 1.5-2 years.

GUIDELINES

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Program Guidelines (V4.0) -- Posted 06/07/2023Download
Program Guidelines (V3.0) -- Posted 05/06/2022Download
Program Guidelines (V2.0) -- Posted 06/25/2021Download
Program Guidelines (V1.0) -- Posted 04/30/2020Download
URA & ADP Guide (V4.0) -- Posted 12/19/2022Download
Cross Cutting Guidelines (V3.0) -- Posted 06/08/2021Download

    HUD CPD Green Building Retrofit Checklist Waivers

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    HUD CPD Green Building Retrofit ChecklistDownload
    Clarification LetterDownload

      Program Eligibility

      Eligible applicants to the Social Interest Housing Program are non-governmental (NGO) 501(c)(3), non-profit entities.

      These non-profit organizations shall have demonstrated experience working with the vulnerable populations to be served under this program. This program’s intention is to fund entities working in Puerto Rico with vulnerable populations that may have been affected by hurricanes Irma and/or Maria or that were born from a need that was realized after the storms.

      NGOs will need to provide proof of non-profit status via merchant registration, certificate of incorporation or organization tax return. Additional information, program details, eligibility requirements, and application instruction and criteria can be found in the Program Guidelines and the Program Notice of Funding Availability.

      Calendar

      We are pleased to say that we received an unprecedented response to the Social Interest Housing Program (SIH) Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) Application. Due to the heavy volume of Applications, the review process is taking longer than originally expected. We ask Applicants to remain patient during this time. We are not allowed to comment on individual Applications during the review process due to confidentiality and fairness concerns. If you need to contact PRDOH we require that you email SIH-CDBG@vivienda.pr.gov.

      FAQ

      The Program funds non-profit organizations to increase the number of vulnerable individuals housed and/or bring existing housing to resilient, decent, safe, and sanitary conditions in disaster impacted areas.

      Program awards may not exceed $2,500,000. An organization can submit multiple projects.

      This program will provide funding for new construction or projects to repair or rehabilitate existing housing for vulnerable populations.

      Residents with special needs become increasingly vulnerable to the barriers of recovery caused by the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Providing funds to Nonprofits to expand existing housing will increase the number of people served and address the unmet need through resilient, modern, high-quality housing for the most vulnerable people in Puerto Rico.

      Documents needed to apply:

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      Addendum 4 SIH Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - CurrentDownload
      Addendum 3 SIH Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)Download
      Addendum 2 SIH Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)Download
      Addendum 1 SIH Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)Download
      SIH Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)Download
      Form for Submission of InquiriesDownload
      Exhibit A - Non-Conflict of Interests CertificationDownload
      Exhibit B - Non-Conflict of Interest on Existing or Pending Contracts CertificationDownload
      Exhibit C - Limited Denial of Participation AffidavitDownload
      Exhibit D - Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary ExclusionDownload
      Exhibit E - Sworn Statement Under Act 2-2018Download
      Exhibit F - Anti-Lobbying CertificationDownload
      Exhibit G - Authorization for Background and/or Financial InformationDownload
      Exhibit H - Entity Prior PerformanceDownload