Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/10/2012

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V. Tenant Selection Plan Minnesota Housing requires that a Tenant Selection Plan (Plan) is readily available to anyone interested in such Plan for review and/or retention. Minnesota Housing will not develop or provide such a Plan to owners or management companies. Federal, State and local fair housing laws should be consulted when owners/managers are developing a Plan. It is the responsibility of the owner/manager to have a thorough understanding of the basis under which discrimination is prohibited. A Plan developed for the purpose of objectively selecting potential residents should have a focus on demonstrating an ability to live in harmony with others in a respectful manner. Factors to consider of persons interested in the available housing should include but not be limited to income eligibility, ability to pay the required rent, deposits, and applicable tenant paid utilities; previous rental history; references, expectations of all residents to management, neighbors, visitors to the development, etc. (Also see related items in Chapter 7 B and C, and Chapter 8 G.) W. Other Conditions No member, officer, agent, or employee of Minnesota Housing shall be personally liable concerning any matters arising out of, or in relation to, the allocation and monitoring of Housing Tax Credits. X. Revisions to the Manual and Allocation Plan To the extent necessary to facilitate the award of Housing Tax Credits that would not otherwise be awarded, this Procedural Manual and attached QAP may be modified by Minnesota Housing from time to time. Minnesota Housing may make minor administrative modifications deemed necessary to facilitate the administration of the HTC Program or to address unforeseen circumstances. Further, the Board is authorized to waive any conditions that are not mandated by Section 42 on a case -by -case basis for good cause shown. A written explanation will be made available to the general public for any allocation of a housing credit dollar amount that is not made in accordance with Minnesota Housing's established priorities and selection criteria. The QAP may be amended for substantive issues at any time following public notice and public hearing. Said hearing will be held at the main offices of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in St. Paul, Minnesota. Any substantive amendments will require approval of Minnesota Housing Board of Directors and the Governor. To the extent that anything contained in the Manual and QAP does not meet the minimum requirements of federal law or regulations, such law or regulation shall take precedence. 15 12012 Housing Tax Credit Procedural Manual Rev. 04/2011