From LACDMH:

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT HOUSING PROGRAM 

REVISED EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
January 13, 2014

$7 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITALIZED OPERATING SUBSIDY

FIRST PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS LOCATED
IN SERVICE AREAS 1,3,6,7, AND 8

AND

 SECONDARY PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS REQUESTING LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM COST PER UNIT FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) is pleased to announce the release of a Revised Expression of Interest – January 13, 2014 for the acquisition, new construction and/or rehabilitation of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).  DMH is seeking eligible developers/borrowers, as defined in the MHSA Housing Program guidelines, to develop permanent, affordable rental-housing units, including shared housing, with supportive services for individuals with a mental illness and/or their families. The MHSA Housing Program provides funding for the development of PSH for individuals with serious mental illness who are homeless. To obtain additional information regarding the MHSA Housing Program, refer to the State Department of Health Care Service’s website at http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/MH/Pages/MHSAHousing.aspx.

If you are interested in responding to this Expression of Interest, complete and submit the appropriate Letter of Interest (Shared Housing or Rental Units) and comply with the submission process outlined in the solicitation.  You may access the Revised Expression of Interest and the Letter of Interest form at the following DMH’s websites:

• http://dmh.lacounty.gov/ToolsForAdministrators/Agency_Administration/current_open_solicitations.html
• http://dmh.lacounty.gov/DMHServices/Countywide_Services/Housing/housing_mhsa.html/Forms

For additional information or questions, you may contact the Housing Policy & Development Unit at (213) 251-6558.