Essentia Health downtown clinic Renaissance Zone incentive
Summary
Essentia Health wants to turn the old Wells Fargo bank building at 730 Center Ave into a full-service clinic open 365 days a year, adding urgent care, radiology, lab and pharmacy services downtown. The EDA recommended a property tax exemption to make the renovation happen — the City Council has the final say.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The tax exemption is sized to Essentia's capital investment, including $1,957,000 for the building acquisition, design and construction costs — the city forgoes property tax revenue during the exemption term.
Downtown residents, workers and businesses gain walkable access to full-service health care, and the corridor gets a major visual upgrade.
Taxpayers broadly bear the shifted burden while the property is exempt.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
The council approved a property tax exemption for Innovis Health (Essentia) to renovate at 730 Center Ave as part of the new downtown health facility. Construction starts late this summer and should wrap by Spring 2027.
Economic Development Authority - Jul 6, 2026
Essentia Health wants to turn the old Wells Fargo bank building at 730 Center Ave into a full-service clinic open 365 days a year, adding urgent care, radiology, lab and pharmacy services downtown. The EDA recommended a property tax exemption to make the renovation happen — the City Council has the final say.
Related development
Innovis Health LLC Commercial Renovation — Renaissance Zone Exemption
Construction of the new downtown health facility is expected to begin late this summer and finish by Spring 2027 — a major investment in downtown Moorhead.
Essentia Health Moorhead Clinic — Renaissance Zone Request
A full-service, year-round clinic downtown boosts the corridor's activity and gives residents health care options within walking distance.
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