RFA 2026-104 SAIL Financing Farmworker And Commercial Fishing Worker Housing
Forecasted
Florida Housing Finance Corporation funds research-driven affordable housing development or rehab for farmworker and fishing worker communities through the RFA 2026-104 SAIL program.
Funder: Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Principal Disclosure Form Advance Review deadline (projected) | May 2027: Application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,250,000 per development; $265,000 per unit (new construction) or $115,000 per unit (rehab); non-amortizing SAIL loans.
Summary: Supports the development or substantial rehabilitation of affordable housing for farmworkers and commercial fishing workers in Florida.
Key Information: Only nonprofits may apply for new construction; for-profit or nonprofit eligible for substantial rehab.
Description
This program from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation provides State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) financing to facilitate the construction or substantial rehabilitation of affordable housing developments specifically for farmworkers and commercial fishing workers. The initiative is intended to address the critical housing needs of these essential workforce groups, supporting both the agricultural and fishing industries in Florida. Funding is made available through a competitive Request for Applications (RFA) process, with requirements for demographic set-asides, income limits, and compliance with state and federal accessibility and construction standards.
