Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA)

The Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funds development and redevelopment projects that achieve connected development patterns linking housing, jobs and services, and maximize the development potential of existing infrastructure and regional facilities. Funding has been a catalyst that has enabled cities and developers to expand options available in the market, like transforming an outmoded shopping center into a neighborhood center with new housing opportunities, retail and commercial services, and public spaces. Funded projects include a variety of small-scale and large-scale developments throughout the region, serving as destinations for daily activities, such as work, errands, shopping and entertainment.

Demonstration grants support projects that will be under construction within a year from the award date. Previously funded LCDA demonstration and opportunity grant projects by city. (pdf)

Livable Communities Advisory Committee members.

• LCDA Schedule for 2009 - LCDA applications are due August 24
  
• 2009 LCDA Grant Application Guide and Form (pdf)
• Contact LCDA Grant Program Coordinator

Grantee Resources

• LCDA Eligible / Ineligible Costs for 2007 grants (pdf)
• Payment Request Form (Excel)
  Payment Request Form Instructions (pdf)
• Certification of Grant Expenditure (MS Word)
• LCDA Grant Activity Close Out Report (MS Word)
• Designation of Signing Authority (MS Word)

Local Housing Incentive Account (LHIA)

The Local Housing Incentive Account (LHIA) helps expand lifecycle and affordable rental and ownership housing development and preservation in the region. Grants awarded from this account must be matched on a 1:1 ratio by the recipient community with local dollars for affordable housing activities, and may be used for costs associated with projects that help municipalities meet their negotiated LCA housing goals. This program is conducted in coordination with Minnesota Housing.

Previously funded LHIA projects by city (pdf).

• LHIA Funding Criteria for 2008 (pdf)
• LHIA Eminent Domain Certification Form (pdf)
• LHIA Eligible / Ineligible Costs for 2007 grants (pdf)
• Contact LHIA Grant program Coordinator

FORMS

• Note: No LHIA funding is available for Spring 2009; see details.
• LHIA Grant Application
  (Minnesota Housing)
• Payment Request Form (Excel)
  Payment Request Form Instruction (pdf)
• Certification of Grant Expenditure (MS Word)
• LHIA Grant Activity Close Out Report (MS Word)
• Designation of Signing Authority (MS Word)

Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA)

The Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) helps cities clean up contaminated urban land for subsequent commercial and industrial development, thus restoring tax base and jobs near existing housing and services. This program is conducted in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development.

Previously funded TBRA projects by city (pdf).

• TBRA applications are due November 2, 2009
• TBRA Eligible / Ineligible Costs: 2007 grant awards (pdf)
• TBRA Eligible / Ineligible Costs: 2008 grant awards (pdf)
• TBRA Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact TBRA Grant Program Coordinator

FORMS

• 2009 TBRA Grant Application (MS Word)
• TBRA Annual Reporting Form ( Excel)
• Payment Request Form (Excel)
  Payment Request Form Instructions (pdf)
• Certification of Grant Expenditure (MS Word)
• TBRA Grant Activity Close Out Report (MS Word)
• Designation of Signing Authority (MS Word)

Inclusionary Housing Account (IHA)

The Inclusionary Housing Account (IHA) supported affordable housing developments in which the reduction of local controls and regulations resulted in reduced development costs. The IHA was funded in 1999 by a one-time legislative appropriation from which 11 grants totaling $4.2 million were awarded to 8 communities. The account is currently unfunded.

Previously funded IHA projects by city. (pdf)