Pittsfield Announces Request for Proposals from Non-Profit Housing Developers

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified non-profit housing developers to participate in the City's Non-Profit Housing Acquisition & Rehabilitation Program.

This initiative aims to transform vacant one- and two-family homes into high-quality, affordable homeownership opportunities for income-eligible first-time homebuyers.

Through this RFP process, the city will select several organizations to serve as Qualified Developers for Fiscal Year 2027. Once selected, these developers will be eligible to compete for project-specific funding to acquire and rehabilitate vacant residential properties across Pittsfield, many of which are identified in partnership with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Housing Receivership Program.

The city has assembled an estimated $250,000 in funding for FY27 from both federal and local sources, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the city's Receivership Revolving Loan Fund (RRLF). The program pairs grants, zero interest loans, and forgivable loan components with long-term affordability restrictions to ensure that rehabilitated homes remain accessible to households earning between 80 percent and 120 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).

All proposals are required to be submitted by 4:00 PM on July 17, 2026. Submissions must be delivered to the City of Pittsfield – Department of Community Development or emailed to njoyner@pittsfieldma.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted. The City will review all complete submissions based on eligibility, capacity, and consistency with program goals. The city may request clarification during review. Selected organizations will receive written notification of Qualified Developer status for FY27.

Selected nonprofit developers will be invited to submit property-specific proposals whenever eligible homes become available. Funding awards will be made through a competitive process based on the lowest funding request, feasibility of rehabilitation plans, and realistic project timelines.

Nonprofit organizations, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), and Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) are encouraged to apply. The RFP, application materials, and additional details are available through the Department of Community Development.

For more information, visit the Non-Profit Housing Rehab page on the city's website or contact the city's Housing Program Manager, Nate Joyner, Department of Community Development at (413) 499-9358 or via email njoyner@pittsfieldma.gov.

Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

 

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road. 

 

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said. 

 

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said. 

 

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said. 

 

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said. 

 

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.