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. � 11' Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan River Housing Programs and Organizations Many municipal powers related to housing come from the housing and redevelopment authority statues as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Section §469.001 to §469.047. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Act lists the following activities as public purposes: To provide a sufficient supply to adequate, To remedy the shortage of housing for safe, and sanitary dwellings in order to low and moderate income residents, and protect the health, safety, morals, and to redevelop blighted areas in situations welfare of the citizens of the state; in which private enterprise would not To clear and redevelop blighted areas; act without government participation or subsidies; and To perform those duties according to comprehensive plans; Public participation in activities intended to meet the purposes of sections 469.001 to 469.047 and the exercise of powers confined by sections 469.001 to 469.047 are public uses and purposes for which private property may be acquired and public money spent. The City of Elk River intends to partner or coordinate with various housing programs and organizations that can help address the City's housing needs. Some housing programs available to Elk River residents include: Central Minnesota Housing Partnership Tri-Cap Family Homeless Prevention Programs. The Central Minnesota Housing and Assistance Programs. These funds Partnership helps to maintain affordable are available to families or singles that housing through a variety of acquisition and are homeless or are at imminent risk of rehabilitation programs including the Home homelessness, or living in shelters to Stretch, First Time Homebuyer Program, The stabilize their lives by providing services Central Minnesota Community Land Trust, such as budget counseling, assisting with Acquisition/Rehabilitation Program, Small damage deposits or first month's rent. Cities Development Program and Rental MN Center for Energy & Environment Rehab Deferred Loan Pilot Program (RRDL). Programs. Elk River is an Energy City Minnesota Housing. The mission of with ample opportunities and tips Minnesota Housing is to finance and for homeowners looking to reduce advance affordable housing opportunities consumption, save money, and rehabilitate for lower and moderate income their homes in the process. Programs Minnesotans. Minnesota Housing can available through MN Center for Energy help finance new affordable housing & Environment include the Home Energy opportunities and preserve existing Program, Fix-Up Fund Program, and Save $ affordable housing. Now Program. Tri-Cap Home Repair Loan. The Home Not-for Profit Organizations. Not-for profit Repair Loan provides homeowners resources organizations including, but not limited to, to make repairs to their homes. These loan Habitat for Humanity can help Elk River funds may be used to make homes more address its housing needs. livable, accessible and energy efficient. By utilizing these available resources, Elk River can leverage viability and healthy investments in the City. The City will continue to assist the community in increasing home values and strengthening neighborhoods through investment and encouraging energy efficiency. Chapter 7: Housing / 83