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Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity <br />between its unique urban, rural, and natural environment for current and future generations. <br />Existing Housing Programs <br />Anoka County Programs <br />When we would use these: The City of Ramsey cannot actively maintain or manage these <br />programs; however, they are important to note as the City of Ramsey actively supports these <br />programs and will lend their support to maintaining these programs in any way possible. <br />Additionally, these tools are included in this section to provide additional resources for residents, and <br />potential residents, of the City. <br />1. Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) for Affordable Housing <br />Affordable Housing is a partnership between ACCAP and Anoka County Corrections to construct <br />affordable housing in Anoka County. The goal of the program is to build two new homes each year using <br />inmate labor to reduce construction costs making homeownership for eligible buyers very affordable. <br />These homes are available to buyers who have completed the Home Ownership Program offered by <br />ACCAP. <br />2. Anoka County — Housing & Redevelopment Authority <br />Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA) was created in December 1994 and is <br />responsible for the administration of federal, state, and Anoka County programs. They provide housing <br />and redevelopment services to many communities in Anoka County, including Ramsey. <br />3. Anoka County — Senior Housing <br />Anoka County owns four properties, managed by Great Lakes Management Company, with market rate <br />rental units for residents 55 years and older. <br />4. Anoka County — MN Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (MNRLP) <br />Owner -occupied properties in Anoka County that are either single-family detached home, townhome, <br />duplex, or condominium, or manufactured homes that are taxed as real or personal property can apply <br />for eligible improvements including. Roof, furnace/boiler, insulation, radon mitigation, lead paint <br />hazards, siding, handrails, plumbing, smoke/CO detectors, well and septic systems, electrical wiring, <br />windows/doors. Applicants must meet the income requirements based on household size and other <br />borrower requirements. <br />Regional Programs <br />Livable Communities Demonstration Account — Metropolitan Council Grant Fund <br />1. The Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funds innovative projects that efficiently <br />link housing, jobs, services, and transit. <br />When we would use this: The City of Ramsey is actively seeking projects that align with the <br />mission of the LCDA. Due to the funding schedule and timeline, partners in these types of <br />applications must be able to wait approximately 6 months from application to award letters. Because <br />of this timeline, City -initiated projects, affordable housing projects (likely for those less than 50% <br />ANTI), and senior living projects are likely the prime candidates for this program. <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Housing Plan <br />Page 13 of 23 <br />