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122 <br />such as housing studies. cleanup of residential properties fbrownfieldsl. creation of new affordable <br />housing proiects. preservation of NOAH properties. and exploring the preservation of expiring low- <br />income housing tax credit properties. <br />The City would also utilize these programs and dollars for research and exploration of new tools. <br />-Additionally these tools are included in this section to provide additional resources for residents <br />and potential residents. of the City. <br />Regional Programs <br />Livable Communities Demonstration Account - Metropolitan Council Grant Fund <br />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. <br />Because of this timeline, City -initiated projects, affordable housing projects (likely for those less <br />than 50% AMI), and senior living projects are likely the prime candidates for this program. <br />Section 8 Housing <br />Section 8 programs for Anoka County are administered by the Metropolitan Housing and <br />Redevelopment Authority (HRA), located in Saint Paul, MN. <br />When we would use this: The City of Ramsey does not administer Section 8 housing. Ramsey <br />residents apply through the Metropolitan Council. The City of Ramsey does make interested parties <br />aware of the opportunity and would support applications to this program. <br />Home Energy Loan Program <br />Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) offers low -interest home energy loans for homeowners <br />to make improvements to their homes. Examples of eligible projects include: heating system <br />upgrades, central air conditioning, light fixtures, window and exterior door replacement, attic air <br />sealing and insulation, wall insulation and heater, and geothermal and heat pumps. Loans are <br />typically from $1,000 - $2,000 dollars. There is no maximum income limit for these loans. <br />When we would use this: The City of Ramsey does not manage this program, but they do support <br />this program. The City has resources available to residents of all income levels, and is able to point <br />residents to Center for Energy and the Environment for additional information on which they are <br />not experts (such as insulating attics). Specially, the City is able to direct residents whose homes <br />have code enforcement issues to this type of program to help increase the safety, value, and <br />appearance of the home. Because these loans do not have income limits, these are options for all <br />residents, developers, and others throughout the City. This type of program supports small <br />upgrades to homes that long-term increase cost savings and environmental savings. This program <br />not only represents the City of Ramey's commitment to maintaining existing properties, but also <br />our commitment to environmentally sensitive housing and design. <br />city of RAMSEY <br />Comprehensive Plan 2040 <br />