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Elk River Elk River Comp ehensive Plan 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, safe, and sanitary dwellings in order to protect the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the citizens of the state; To clear and redevelop blighted areas; To perform those duties according to comprehensive plans; To remedy the shortage of housing for low and moderate income residents, and to redevelop blighted areas in situations in which private enterprise would not act without government participation or subsidies; and 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 Programs. The Central Minnesota Housing Partnership helps to maintain affordable housing through a variety of acquisition and rehabilitation programs including the Home Stretch, First Time Homebuyer Program, The Central Minnesota Community Land Trust, Acquisition /Rehabilitation Program, Small Cities Development Program and Rental Rehab Deferred Loan Pilot Program (RRDL). Minnesota Housing. The mission of Minnesota Housing is to finance and advance affordable housing opportunities for lower and moderate income Minnesotans. Minnesota Housing can help finance new affordable housing opportunities and preserve existing affordable housing. Tri -Cap Home Repair Loan. The Home Repair Loan provides homeowners resources to make repairs to their homes. These loan funds may be used to make homes more livable, accessible and energy efficient. Tri -Cap Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Programs. These funds are available to families or singles that are homeless or are at imminent risk of homelessness, or living in shelters to stabilize their lives by providing services such as budget counseling, assisting with damage deposits or first month's rent. MN Center for Energy & Environment Programs. Elk River is an Energy City with ample opportunities and tips for homeowners looking to reduce consumption, save money, and rehabilitate their homes in the process. Programs available through MN Center for Energy & Environment include the Home Energy Program, Fix -Up Fund Program, and Save ; Now Program. Not -for Profit Organizations. Not -for profit organizations including, but not limited to, Habitat for Humanity can help Elk River address its housing needs. 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