Sale/Lease Helena Downtown City Owned Property in Opportunity Zone

Phase II is complete and available for review. Approximately 25,000 sf downtown lot!  Proposals due by August 1st 2019.

The City’s goals for this site include:

1. a)    Downtown impact. The process will evaluate how the proponent maximizes the site’s development potential in such a manner that it contributes to the vibrancy of the Downtown district with a well-designed development that brings people into the area
2. b)   Housing. If the proposal includes housing, the proponent will be asked to include mixed-income housing with at least 25 % of the proposed units affordable to houses at or below 120 % of Area Median Income
3. c)    Mixed-use. The process will also examine how the proponent maximizes retail/commercial space on the ground floor attracting unique retail or innovative purpose
4. d)    Community benefit. The process will also evaluate creative offers of community benefits package and activities
5. e)    Capacity. The process will seek evidence of capacity or proven record for implementing similar projects in other like cities/settings

This building is located in the Downtown Urban Renewal District and in a designated Opportunity Zone.

To review the complete RFP including review metrics and city priorities visit https://bit.ly/31AWEZr

Michael McConnell

Planner II, City of Helena

[email protected]

Community Development Department

316 N. Park Ave., Room 402
Helena, MT 59623

(406) 447-8492

To request an accommodation or alternate information format, please contact the Community Development Department/Planning Division at: Voice: 406-447-8490 | TTY: 1-800-253-4091|Relay: 711 Email: [email protected]