NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA)

American Rescue Plan Act Funds Available for Vacant Property Acquisitions

NOFA RELEASED:                                                   DECEMBER 28, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M.

QUESTIONS DUE:                                                    JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M.

ADDENDUM RELEASED:                                        JANUARY 23, 2023 AT 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATIONS DUE:                                              JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M.

APPLICATION OPENING:                                      JANUARY 30, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M.

DELIVER SEALED APPLICATIONS TO:

Malden Redevelopment Authority

215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor

Malden, MA 02148

The City of Malden has received $45.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery funds and has granted $2 million to the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell vacant properties as affordable homes to income-eligible households. The MRA is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the acquisition of vacant properties. Applicants must be owners of vacant property located in the city of Malden. Applications are available upon request.

Applications are due on January 30, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. The City’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) will review applications for accuracy and completion. OSPCD staff may request additional information after an application has been received. 

Please submit any application requests or questions in writing to OSPCD Housing Program Coordinator Kristina Tseng at  with “Vacant Properties Acquisition” in the subject line.