- MN
- Hennepin County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent meeting of the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board, discussions centered around strategies to bolster affordable housing amid financial challenges, notably addressing tax increment financing (TIF) revenue shortfalls. The Board also approved several initiatives, including an agreement with Habitat for Humanity, and discussed future housing development plans.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 1/28/25
- 01/28/2025
- 60 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board, during its recent meeting, advanced its efforts to address affordable housing by approving critical budget adjustments and discussing the implementation of the Bloomington Affordable Homeownership Program. This initiative, supported by a $3.2 million grant from Minnesota Housing, aims to construct 27 single-family homes for households earning 80% or less of the area median income, with a completion deadline set for April 2027.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board, members deliberated over proposed rent increases for the “Rental Homes for Future Homebuyers Program” and approved a loan payment deferral for Blooming Meadows, a key affordable housing project. The board aimed to address rising operational costs and preserve affordable housing amidst financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board approved a third amendment to its agreement with Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” program, extending the timeline to utilize funds for critical home repairs. The program aims to prevent displacement of low-income homeowners by addressing essential repairs and maintenance issues.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 12/17/24
- 12/17/2024
- 19 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board approved a third amendment to its agreement with Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” program, extending the timeline to utilize funds for critical home repairs. The program aims to prevent displacement of low-income homeowners by addressing essential repairs and maintenance issues.