The mission of the Public-Private Partnerships Division is to connect private developers to public financing instruments, entitlements approvals, and publicly-owned property to further the development of transformational quality mixed-use, mixed-income housing in Detroit - especially in alignment with the Strategic Neighborhood Fund - to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Detroit. 

Please click the following link(s) to access current City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) Request for Proposals (RFPs):   

Greater Forest Park and Eastern Market

The City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD), in partnership with the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), is seeking qualified development teams to serve as the Housing Implementation Entity (HIE) for the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) in the Greater Forest Park and Eastern Market neighborhoods.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) invites experienced developers with a proven track record in mixed-income, mixed-finance redevelopment — particularly within HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods framework — to partner with the City, DHC, Residents, and community stakeholders in delivering transformative housing solutions for Forest Park Apartments and Diggs Homes.

The selected HIE will play a critical role in shaping and implementing a bold vision for neighborhood revitalization, equitable development, and resident-centered outcomes in one of Detroit’s key Choice Neighborhoods target areas.

The Request for Qualifications is attached. 

Submissions are due September 1st, 2025.

Thu 7/31/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

6832, 6836, 6864, 6872 and 6878 West Warren Avenue

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a qualified development team to construct a new mixed-use development on the city block of 6832 West Warren Avenue. The vacant land comprises (5) lots: 6832, 6836, 6864, 6872 and 6878 West Warren Avenue, in the Midwest Tireman neighborhood.

HRD considers the proposed project as an opportunity to add density and create a well-designed housing with commercial activation driving social, community and economic activity on a culturally and historically significant major thoroughfare in the Midwest Tireman neighborhood.

The Request for Proposals is attached.  

Submissions are due by August 29th. Please direct all questions via email to [email protected] 

12020, 12024 and 12066 Dexter Avenue

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a qualified development team to construct a new mixed-use development on the city block of 12000 Dexter Avenue. The vacant land is comprised of (3) lots: 12020, 12024 and 12066 Dexter Avenue, in the Russell Woods/Dexter Linwood Heights neighborhood.

HRD considers the proposed project as an opportunity to add density and create a well-designed housing with commercial activation driving social, community and economic activity on a culturally and historically significant major thoroughfare in the strategic neighborhood.

The Request for Proposals is attached.  

Submissions are due by June 10th. Please direct all questions via email to [email protected]

12200, 12218, 12226 and 12246 Dexter Avenue

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a qualified development team to construct a new mixed-use development on the city block of 12200 Dexter Avenue. The vacant land is comprised of (4) lots: 12200, 12218, 12226 and 12246 Dexter Avenue, in the Russell Woods/Dexter Linwood Heights neighborhood.

HRD considers the proposed project as an opportunity to add density and create a well-designed housing with commercial activation driving social, community and economic activity on a culturally and historically significant major thoroughfare in the strategic neighborhood.

The Request for Proposals is attached.  

Submissions are due by June 17th. Please direct all questions via email to [email protected] 

5180, 5200 & 5260 W Chicago St.

The City of Detroit's Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) is seeking qualified developers to construct new multi-family mixed-use affordable housing on currently vacant, publicly-owned land at 5180, 5200 & 5260 W Chicago St. in the City of Detroit's Nardin Park community.

Information on the project, along with affordability requirements and more can be found in the Request for Proposals.

Developers are encouraged to review the current Request for Proposals and express their general interest before the Pre-Submission Conference by sending an email to [email protected].

A Pre-Submission Conference is scheduled for February 13th, 2025 at 1PM. Submissions are due March 10th, 2025 by 5PM.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Michelle Lee at [email protected].

2900 Tyler St. 

The City of Detroit’s Housing & Revitalization Department (HRD) in partnership with the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) is seeking qualified developers or general contractors to rehabilitate the currently vacant, publicly-owned multi-family building at 2900 Tyler St.

Developers and General Contractors are encouraged to review the current Request for Proposals and express their general interest before the pre-submission conference by sending an email to [email protected].

A Pre-Submission Conference is scheduled for January 6th at 1PM and an On-Site Walkthrough for January 20th, 2025.  Submissions are due February 14th, 2025 by 5PM.

If you have any questions, please reach out to D'Marco Ansari at [email protected].

7737 Kercheval - CLOSED

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a qualified development team to redevelop the approximately 35,000 square foot space in front of Butzel Playfield at 7737 Kercheval, in the Islandview Neighborhood.

HRD has a preference to see new construction, mixed use, affordable housing, and retail space however, proposals that do not include the preferred uses will still be considered.

The Request for Proposals is available here.

An optional Pre-Submission Conference, will take place on Microsoft Teams Monday, November 18th at 1 PM.

Submissions are due by January 17th, 2025. Please direct all questions via email to [email protected]. 

5511-5517 W Warren - CLOSED

Request for Proposals: New Construction Mixed-Use Residential at 5511-5517 W Warren in the Midwest Tireman neighborhood. Submissions are due November 15th, 2024.

Please click the following link to access more information on publicly owned (City and Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA)) property sales, financing, and incentive programs:”  www.detroitmi.gov/properties