(La Porte, IN) - The City of La Porte is seeking affordable housing developers.  The La Porte  office of Community Development is asking for proposals.

According to city officials, proposals must improve the quality of life for low and moderate income citizens.  Proposals must also further the goals of self-sufficiency and self-reliance for residents and prevent or eliminate slums or blight, officials said.

Developers must submit proposals to the city by May 14.  More information can be obtained by contacting program manager Mary Ann Richards at City Hall.

Mayor Tom Dermody has made more affordable housing one of his top priorities and wants areas like the recently cleared Tibma Bakery site on Woodward St. used for constructing affordable housing.