Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Date: March 10, 2026
To: Members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
Title
Manufactured Home Acquisition Program Discussion
Body
Action Requested:
The HRA to review recent manufactured home replacement case studies and discuss future manufactured home support strategies.
Summary Report:
Manufactured Home Acquisition Program: Plan Alignment
Plan Support and Policy Alignment
A manufactured home acquisition program is clearly supported by the City's Strategic and Comprehensive Plans. Collectively, these documents emphasize:
* Preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing;
* Replacement of substandard housing where rehabilitation is not cost-effective;
* Housing stability for low- and moderate-income households; and
* Targeted use of public resources to address documented health and safety concerns.
Manufactured housing-particularly owner-occupied homes-has consistently been identified as a critical component of Northfield's affordable housing stock. An acquisition model aligns with these goals by preventing displacement, improving housing quality, and supporting long-term stability for vulnerable households.
Historical Program Experience (2002-2013)
Between 2002 and 2013, the HRA administered a manufactured home acquisition grant program that assisted nine households in purchasing newer, code-compliant manufactured homes.
Key program parameters included:
* Household income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for Dakota County;
* The cost to bring the existing manufactured home into code compliance exceeded 25% of the estimated market value; and
* Grant assistance provided as a non-repayable grant.
Attachment 1 - Past Manufactured Home Acquisition Grant Application
Summary of Manufactured Housing Assistance Cases
In 2025, local inspections identified substandard, unsafe conditions in several manufactured homes within a community park. At the same...
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