Deeply affordable housing at 30% AMI
Summary
Commissioners pressed staff on whether the county is getting enough units at 30% of area median income — the deepest level of affordability. Scoring now rewards projects that include at least 10% of units at 30% AMI, and Commissioner Moran suggested pushing toward 15%.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
$6.4 million of levy funds this round, with county awards covering roughly 2-10% of total project costs.
Lowest-income renters across Ramsey County, plus developers positioned to win state funding.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority — June 23, 2026
Commissioners pressed staff on whether the county is getting enough units at 30% of area median income — the deepest level of affordability. Scoring now rewards projects that include at least 10% of units at 30% AMI, and Commissioner Moran suggested pushing toward 15%.
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