CoNorth urges more state support to preserve manufactured-home communities in Minnesota CoNorth told the Senate Housing Committee that manufactured housing is Minnesota’s largest source of affordable homeownership and urged expanded funding, title reform, and fast-acting loans to protect residents from investor-driven rent spikes and displacement.

Manufactured-home communities are crucial for affordable housing in Minnesota, but rising investor activity is threatening residents' stability and equity.

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Panel: Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund has saved homes; city urged to help sustain program ParkCentral, Legal Services and the Collector's Office told the committee the Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund (RETAF) has saved roughly 205 homes since 2022 and preserved more than $7 million in home equity; presenters asked the board to consider local funding to sustain the program beyond ARPA and private donations.

The Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund has saved 205 homes and preserved over $7 million in equity, but now it needs your support to continue its vital work!

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Board approves funding for feasibility study to explore DeKalb community land trust The board approved a resolution and funding allocation to study the feasibility of a DeKalb community land trust to preserve long-term affordable homeownership, after proponents explained CLT governance and resale-restriction mechanics.

DeKalb County is taking a monumental step towards affordable housing by initiating a feasibility study for a community land trust that could reshape homeownership for generations to come.

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Board approves funding for feasibility study to explore DeKalb community land trust The board approved a resolution and funding allocation to study the feasibility of a DeKalb community land trust to preserve long-term affordable homeownership, after proponents explained CLT governance and resale-restriction mechanics.

DeKalb County is taking a bold step towards affordable homeownership by approving a feasibility study for a community land trust—could this be the key to preserving housing for future generations?

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