39-2026 - Development of City-Owned Residential Properties for Affordable Housing

B3. PURPOSE OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENT
B3.1 The purpose of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify an experienced and capable Respondent to develop affordable housing on residential lots currently owned by the City.
B3.2 The City of Winnipeg is seeking qualified Respondents or teams of Respondents to:
(a) Purchase one or more of the City-owned parcels identified in Schedule C for a purchase price of $1 per lot.
(b) Develop housing on each parcel. Building permits for each lot must be secured by December 31, 2027. Preference will be given to projects that are able to secure full building permits by December 4, 2026.
(c) Develop a minimum of one residential unit on each property, with a minimum of one unit per site being affordable for a period of at least 20 years. Preference will be given to projects which exceed the minimum affordability criteria in any or all aspects of depth of affordability, percentage of affordable units, and length of affordability period.
(d) Preference will be given to projects which deliver a higher number of units, and/or projects which deliver units that respond to priorities identified in the City of Winnipeg 2025 Housing Needs Assessment, including, but not limited to:
(i) Accessible housing, including universal design.
(ii) Housing with supports, including onsite wraparound supports for healthcare, case management, and other needs.
(iii) Housing for older adults, including affordable or subsidized assisted living.
(iv) Safe transitional and supportive housing for people who have experienced gender based violence.
(v) Rental housing for larger households (three or more bedrooms).
(e) The Respondent is responsible for financing and constructing the development. If the Respondent provides consent, the City will share the Expression of Interest submission
with potential funding and financing partners, including:
(i) The Winnipeg Foundation's Social Impact Investment Fund, which provides project financing support to non-profit and charitable-sector affordable housing projects;
(ii) The Province of Manitoba, where Respondents indicate an interest in provincial funding and provide consent, submissions may also be reviewed by the Province of Manitoba. Schedule B describes how Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation
may participate in the review and funding of eligible projects advanced through this Expression of Interest.
(f) The Respondent is responsible for operating the residential units or partnering with an organization that will operate the units, including the affordable housing component. The
affordable housing component must remain affordable for a period of at least 20 years.
(g) Submissions will be awarded according to the evaluation criteria in B18.