Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4278

Introduced
2/26/24  

Caption

St. Paul; The Heights housing development funding provided from the housing infrastructure program, report required, and money appropriated.

Impact

The legislation emphasizes the state's commitment to increasing affordable housing availability, a growing concern in urban areas suffering from housing shortages and rising costs. By focusing on The Heights development, which encompasses a 112-acre site aimed at both residential and commercial use, the bill intends to create a vibrant community that includes not only new housing units but also parks and community amenities. The construction is projected to generate significant economic activities, including job creation, while fulfilling essential housing needs for current and future residents.

Summary

House File 4278 proposes funding for the Heights housing development located in St. Paul, targeting the creation of affordable and workforce housing. The bill mandates that approximately $49 million be allocated for the construction of apartment homes designed to address the needs of lower-income families and individuals, including seniors. Additionally, the bill includes a further allocation of $23.6 million for single-family homes, known as habitat homes, furthering the objective of providing accessible housing solutions within the metropolitan area.

Contention

Despite its intended benefits, discussions surrounding HF4278 may reveal points of contention regarding funding priorities and the balance between development and maintaining community identity. Critics may argue that even with funding, the project may not adequately address the broader issues surrounding gentrification and displacement of current residents in St. Paul. As the bill moves through the legislative process, stakeholders will likely raise concerns regarding how these investments will be managed and who ultimately benefits from the development.

Companion Bills

MN SF4055

Similar To The Heights housing development in St. Paul funding provision from the housing infrastructure program

Previously Filed As

MN SF4055

The Heights housing development in St. Paul funding provision from the housing infrastructure program

MN HF4194

Housing; prior appropriations modified, new programs established and existing programs modified, housing infrastructure bond eligible uses expanded, housing infrastructure bond issuance authorized, working group and task force established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF4819

Eligible uses of housing infrastructure bonds expanded, recapitalization provided, housing infrastructure program prior appropriation amended, task force established, and reports required.

MN HF2693

Locally controlled housing fund established, allowable uses of housing infrastructure bonds modified, report required, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF4940

Housing infrastructure program appropriation modification, expansion of eligible uses of housing infrastructure bonds, and establishing a task force

MN HF743

Grant programs created to fund municipal housing projects and initiatives, excise tax imposed, housing and redevelopment authority maximum levy amount increased, housing infrastructure bonds authorized to finance affordable housing to low-income households, workforce housing added as eligible project for housing and redevelopment authorities, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF3503

Locally controlled housing fund establishment; allowable uses for housing infrastructure bonds modification; sale and issuance of state bonds authorization; appropriating money

MN HF2593

Housing infrastructure bonds authorized to be issued for veterans housing, and money appropriated.

MN HF2148

Locally controlled housing fund established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1874

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency policy provisions adopted, agency debt limit increased, authority to issue bonds expanded, eligibility requirements and uses for agency funding expanded, and housing infrastructure bond uses expanded.

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