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Community Development Block Grant Program
Home Investment Partnership Program
Redevelopment Program
Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program
Economic Development Program
The federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on
a formula basis to Dakota County, which then distributes funds
to participating cities and townships. This program was established
to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing
and a suitable living environment. CDBG funding expands economic
opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons and eliminates
slum/blight conditions.
Dakota County has been receiving CDBG funds since 1984. The CDA
administers the program through a subgrantee agreement with Dakota
County.
Dakota County CDBG Manual (PDF)
For more information about the CDBG Program, contact Dan Rogness
at (651) 675-4464.
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Created in 1990,
the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program is a flexible federal
grant program that gives participating jurisdictions the ability
to decide how the funds will be used to provide affordable housing
for persons at or below 80 percent of median income. Similar to
the CDBG Program, HOME is allocated on a formula basis. Eligible
activities under HOME include new construction of affordable units,
rehabilitation of owner and rental properties, homebuyer assistance,
rent assistance and acquisition.
In order to receive HOME funds, Dakota County formed a consortium
with Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties. Dakota County is the
lead county of the consortium and is responsible for administering
and monitoring the program. The CDA conducts these activities on
behalf of Dakota County.
For more information about the HOME Program, contact Stephanie
Newburg at (651) 675-4466.
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The CDA’s Redevelopment Program
provides staff expertise to cities for redevelopment activities.
Projects have ranged from the acquisition of affordable housing
sites to the redevelopment of commercial sites on behalf of cities.
Staff assistance includes acquisition, relocation, demolition and
environmental remediation.
For more information about the Redevelopment Program, contact
Dan Rogness at (651) 675-4464.
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The CDA’s Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program was created in 2006 to assist cities with redevelopment goals and
promote the development of affordable workforce and supportive housing. The CDA has allocated $1 million towards this program which will provide redevelopment grants up to $250,000 per project or $15,000 for redevelopment planning.
All cities in Dakota County are eligible to participate in the program. Applications are solicited annually in the fall.
Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program Policy (PDF)
2008 Redevelopment Incentive Grant Awards (PDF)
For more information about the Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program, contact Melissa Taphorn at (651) 675-4467.
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Through the Economic Development
Program, the CDA has served as the issuer of Industrial Revenue
Bonds, submitted grant applications on behalf of cities for redevelopment
projects and has established numerous TIF Districts including two
redevelopment districts in West St. Paul.
Staff assistance includes the acquisition of property and related
relocation requirements. The CDA is also currently the fiscal agent
and loan coordinator for the Dakota County Capital Fund’s
business loan program.
For more information about the Economic Development Program, contact
Dan Rogness at (651) 675-4464.
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