DATE: February 26, 2019
TO: Members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Janine Atchison, Housing Coordinator
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2019 Street Assessment Assistance Program
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SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to approve the 2019 Street Assessment Assistance Program.
BACKGROUND:
The objective of the City of Northfield Street Assessment Assistance Program is to lessen the financial burden of street assessments for income eligible households in Northfield, Minnesota. Financial assistance up to $3,000 may be provided to assist with required street assessment expenses for income-eligible homeowners. This assistance is in the form of a grant and will not need to be repaid to the City. This program is funded with tax levy dollars awarded to the HRA.
ELIGIBILITY
A. Household Income:
Gross Household income shall not exceed 80% of the Rice County median income level, adjusted for family size.
ALL PERSONS age 18 or older living in the home must submit their income information. Income includes wages, alimony/child support, social security, etc. Household income is based on GROSS income before taxes. Verification of income shall be valid for not longer than 90 days from its submittal date to the City of Northfield.
B. Homeowners Tenure:
The homeowner must utilize the assessed property as their primary residence. Properties that are owned but lived in by a third party will NOT be eligible for assistance. Verification of primary residence will be through County tax rolls and cross checking with the Northfield rental ordinance of licensed properties.
Homes that are currently for sale, have been for sale, or removed from the market since January 15, 2019 by the homeowner, or are currently in escrow are NOT eligible for this program.
Homeowners who are in default on their property taxes are NOT eligible for this program unless a Rice County approved payment plan is in place.
2019 Low Income Limits
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