The ‘single site’ Housing First initiative involves a partnership between the Idaho Housing and Finance Association and the City of Boise. Through a joint request for proposals, the two partners are calling for a team of service providers to work with a development team to build approximately 25 housing first units in the community. Both IHFA and the City of Boise are committing significant financial resources to the winning proposal to ensure its viability. IHFA has up to $5.75 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits available under its special housing needs set aside to fund the project. The City of Boise will contribute up to $1 million in one-time money to augment acquisition and construction costs for the winning proposal. Responses to the RFP are due in September 2016.