Chapter 03 HousingCity of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan43
Chapter 3Housing
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FIGURE 3 - 1 | Historic Count of Housing Types
3.0 | Introduction
Housing comprises 43% of the land use in the city. Since Chanhassen became a city in 1967, the number of housing
options has become more diverse. Housing choices have expanded from single-family detached homes to include
apartments, condominiums, attached-single family, senior living facilities, and group homes. “Chanhassen is a
Community for Life” and thus has provided land use and zoning supporting a variety of housing options for
residents in all stages of life.
The housing plan will examine existing conditions and provide an analysis of housing needs. The data comes from
the June 2014 Maxfield Research Inc. “Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Carver County”, the US Census,
the Metropolitan Council, the May 2017 Community Partners Research, Inc. “Carver County Affordable Housing
Update”, the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, and the City of Chanhassen. Whenever possible the city has
attempted to use the most recent information available; however, some older sources, particularly the 2014 Maxfield
study, provide unique data not found elsewhere.
3.0 | Overview of Existing Housing
Since 2000 the city
has grown from a
Census estimated
6,299 owner occupied
homes and 719 rental
units to an estimated
7,497 owner occupied
homes and 1,207 rental
units in 2015.
Source: US Census &
City of Chanhassen
Building Permit Activity
Housing Type
Type of housing
and units in
structure
1990 2000 2010 2015
Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter
Single family
detached 3,102 105 5,312 88 5,992 115 6,111 144
Single family
attached 292 331 920 37 928 169 1,265 316
Duplexes 8 21 10 23 13 0 4 17
Buildings 3-4
units 15 30 24 35 95 23 18 15
Building with 5-
19 units 1 197 33 208 48 44 59 176
Building with 20 0 193 0 328 57 583 37 539
Mobile Homes 2 0 0 0 28 0 3 0
Other Units 8 11 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total occupied
housing units 3,428 888 6,299 719 7,161 934 7,497 1,207
HOUSING | Preserve Housing
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FIGURE 3 - 2 | Housing Permits Issued 2000-2017
*Attached Single Family homes are multi-family homes in which one structure has several dwellings sharing
a common wall or walls with another unit. Attached homes are different from apartment buildings in that they
usually have fewer dwelling units, typically two to six, and are more likely to be owner occupied than rented.
Examples include duplexes, townhomes, and row houses.
Source: City of Chanhassen
Year Single Family Attached Single Family*Apartments Dwellings
2000 124 34 162 320
2001 85 44 100 229
2002 54 246 0 300
2003 59 94 243 396
2004 76 16 0 92
2005 60 24 0 84
2006 89 42 48 179
2007 65 86 18 169
2008 28 38 0 66
2009 71 14 0 85
2010 71 30 0 101
2011 106 62 0 168
2012 107 78 0 185
2013 89 86 0 175
2014 57 96 0 153
2015 80 24 0 104
2016 48 0 76 124
2017 55 12 0 67
Average 74 57 36 167
Over the last 18 years, the city has approved the construction of an average of 167 dwelling units a year. During
2003, the city issued 396 permits, compared to 66 permits in 2008. The extreme variation during this period is the
result of it spanning both the height of the real estate boom and the subsequent economic recession. The five-year
average of 125 permits a year represents typical post-recession permit volume for the city. As of 2018, projections
for the city’s growth between 2017 and 2021 range from a low of 165 units a year to a high of 200 units a year.
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3.1.1 | Occupied Housing Units by Type and Tenure
Approximately 83% of the city’s housing was owner occupied in 2015, down from 88% in 2000. Detached
single-family housing continues to be the mainstay of the city’s housing stock; however, the city has added 1,026
attached single-family units since 2000. Many of these units are owner occupied townhomes, although some of
these dwellings are being rented.
The city has also approved projects featuring multifamily dwellings during this period. Multifamily dwellings are
defined as buildings with more than five units. These units include larger townhouses, condominiums, and apartments.
Multifamily developments are generally rental properties; however, townhouses and condominiums can be either owner
or renter occupied. Since the year 2000, the city has added 647 apartment units.
FIGURE 3 - 3 | 2015 Housing Unit Types
FIGURE 3 - 5 | Housing Tenure
Source: U.S. Census, Metropolitan Council
Source: US Census ( 2000, 10-year and 2015, 5-year )
Source: U.S. Census, Metropolitan Council
FIGURE 3 - 4 | 2015 Housing Tenure
Housing Type
Single-family Multi-family
8,180 1,276
Tenure
Ownership Units Rental Units
8,186 1,270
88%
10%2%
2000 Housing Tenure
Owner-Occupied
Renter-occupied
Vacant
83%
14%3%
2015 Housing Tenure
Owner-Occupied
Renter-occupied
Vacant
HOUSING | Southwest Village
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Over half of Chanhassen’s housing stock was built after 1990. While Chanhassen’s ratio of owner occupied housing
built before and after 1990 is similar to Carver County as a whole, a significant portion of its housing stock is older
than that of the other rapidly growing cities in the county. For example, 44% of Chanhassen’s ownership housing
was built before 1990, compared to 25% in Victoria and 29% in Waconia.
The above table lists the median sale price for all residential homes, including detached single-family, attached
single-family, and condominium style homes. In 2017, Chanhassen’s median home sale price of $346,950 was the
second highest in Carver County, $34,700 over the county’s median sales price. Only Victoria’s median home sale
price of $439,900 was higher.
FIGURE 3 - 6 | Age of Owner Occupied Housing Stock (Selected Communities)
FIGURE 3 - 7 | Median Sale Price (Selected Communities)
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Cities and Townships; Maxfield Research, Inc.
Sources: Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
3.1.2 | Owner Occupied Housing
Cities
Owner occupied
before 1950 1950-1969 1970-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-2014
Carver 109 39 119 275 509 166
Chanhassen 159 788 2,560 2,552 1,133 714
Chaska 306 419 1,749 1,910 1,797 364
Victoria 128 202 319 617 927 358
Waconia 203 459 364 1,005 1,127 365
Carver County 2,512 2,855 7,002 7,522 6,947 2,090
Cities Median Sale Price (Selected Communities)
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Carver $282,500 $270,000 $277,750 $296,090 $345,000
Chanhassen $305,000 $318,838 $325,000 $336,950 $346,950
Chaska $252,000 $235,000 $255,000 $272,500 $293,000
Victoria $371,500 $369,990 $403,250 $423,018 $439,900
Waconia $229,000 $237,000 $250,000 $266,500 $272,000
Carver County $252,000 $258,050 $273,490 $279,900 $312,250
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FIGURE 3 - 8 | Chanhassen Single Family Sales
FIGURE 3 - 9 | Active Single Family Developments January 2014
Source: Carver County Assessor; Community Partners Research, Inc.
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Maxfield Research Inc.
*Home Starts are an average of permits issued from 2006 through 2013.
**Estimates are for 2013 and are based on an inventory of active subdivisions.
A 2014 survey of active subdivisions found that Chanhassen’s new single-family housing was typically priced
between $325,000 and $525,000. The Maxfield study showed that Chanhassen and Victoria had the highest
average “active” price of approximately $385,000. There were no active single-family developments under
$325,000.
*Good sales are fair, open market transactions.
Once the data for detached homes, attached homes/townhomes, and condominiums is separated out, it is clear
that the price of Chanhassen’s detached single-family housing stock is increasing significantly faster than the
price for attached homes/townhomes or condominiums. This discrepancy may be due to the fact that only 24
new attached-single family units and no new condominiums were constructed in 2015 and 2016, meaning that
most of these sales involved the resale of older units.
Chanhassen Single Family Sales
Sales Year
Detached Houses Town Homes Condominiums
Number of Good
Sales*
Median
Sales
Price
Number
of Good
Sales*
Median
Sale Price
Number
of Good
Sales*
Median
Sale Price
2016 332 $420,000 79 $228,250 79 $166,500
2015 356 $370,000 75 $228,242 76 $161,000
Cities
Active Single Family Developments January 2014
Avg.
Home
Starts
(2006-
2014)*
Total
Lots
Vacant
Dev.
Lots
Estimated New Home Prices
Estimated Avg.
Price**
<$325K $325K -
$525K
$525K +
Carver 29 115 68 25%70%5%$307,890
Chanhassen 87 479 118 0%80%20%$385,179
Chaska 68 671 256 5%75%20%$371,179
Victoria 64 502 106 0%50%50%$384,893
Waconia 61 481 144 15%65%20%$285,302
Carver County 357 4,128 1,216 32%55%13%$310,804
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FIGURE 3 - 10 | Active Multifamily Developments January 2014
FIGURE 3 - 12 | Chanhassen Rent Summary Quarter 1, 2017
Source:
Regional
Multiple
Listing
Service,
Maxfield
Research Inc.
Sources:
U.S. Census
Bureau, Cities
and Townships;
Maxfield
Research, Inc.
Source: Community Partners Research, Inc.
Approximately one third of Chanhassen’s rental housing was
constructed before 1990. In Carver County as a whole, over
half of rental units were constructed before 1990. No other
community in the county has a higher percentage of rental
properties constructed after 1990. The city has approved
multiple apartment projects in 2017. The Venue with 134 market
rate units and Mission Hills Senior Housing with 136 units.
*Home Starts are an average of permits issued from 2006 through 2013.
**Estimates are for 2013 and are based on an inventory of active subdivisions.
The Maxfield Study found that Chanhassen had the highest average price of active multifamily developments.
The city’s estimated average price of $322,076 for new multi-family dwellings is significantly higher than the
Carver County Average of $200,000.
Cities
Active Multi-Family Developments January 2014
Avg.
Home
Starts
(2006-
2014)
Total
Lots
Vacant
Dev.
Lots
Estimated New Home Prices
Estimated Avg.
Price**
<$325k
$325K -
$525K $525K+
Carver 20 27 27 60%40%0%$207,450
Chanhassen 54 185 10 60%40%0%$322,076
Chaska 31 168 2 30%70%0%$280,000
Victoria 13 22 0 10%60%30%$260,000
Waconia 29 296 37 80%20%0%$225,000
Caver County
159 1,275 258 65%30%5%$200,000
Cities
Renter Occupied
before
1950
1950-
1969
1970-
1989
1990-
1999
2000-
2009
2010-
2014
Carver 20 0 0 0 0 0
Chanhassen 20 62 303 420 279 100
Chaska 154 115 1,140 471 988 0
Victoria 0 7 120 38 11 0
Waconia 96 156 234 74 162 100
Carver County 646 596 2,140 1,015 1,676 197
3.1.3 | Rental Housing
FIGURE 3 - 11 | Age of Rental Housing Stock (Selected Communities)
Bedrooms Estimated Median Rent
0-Bedroom $905
1-Bedroom $1,387
2-Bedroom $1,516
3-Bedroom $1,850
4-Bedroom N/A
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Market rate rents in Chanhassen are higher than the rest of Carver County, for example, the median rent for a
2-bedroom unit in Chanhassen is $1,516 compared to $1,304 in Chaska. This discrepancy in rent rates is likely due
to the fact that Chanhassen’s rental stock has a significantly higher percentage of newer units than other
communities in Carver County.
Community Partners Research, Inc. found that with an estimated 1,270 rental units Chanhassen has nearly 19%
of Carver County’s rental stock. Only Chaska has a larger share of the County’s rental properties. A phone survey
conducted by Community Partners Research reported a 1% or less vacancy rate in Chanhassen’s rental properties.
Pervious work by Maxfield Research, Inc. in 2014 reported Chanhassen’s vacancy rate as 2.90%; however, they
found that the city’s affordable housing had a vacancy rate of 0%. Vacancy rates below 5% are generally considered
to indicate unmet need for rental housing.
3.1.4 | Housing Condition
Seventy-five percent of the Chanhassen’s housing stock was constructed before 2000, and nearly two-thirds of the
city’s housing was built between 1980 and 1999. Using the city’s property maintenance code, the city works with
homeowners and property managers to ensure that this aging housing stock is safe and maintains its value.
The property maintenance code establishes minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equip-
ment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safe-
ty from fire and other hazards, and safe and sanitary conditions. The ordinance also provides for administration,
enforcement, and, when necessary, penalties for non-compliance. Maintaining existing housing helps to provide
residents with an increased diversity of housing options.
3.1.5 | Analysis of Existing Housing Needs
The City of Chanhassen began as a farming and then a bedroom community and has continued to evolve over the
last 30 years. While the largest land use is low density residential the city has become a full service community.
As the population ages and the industrial and commercial uses attract younger people, the demand for a wide
variety of housing has emerged.
The city has identified preserving naturally-occurring affordable ownership and rental housing, ownership housing
for seniors looking to downsize, ownership housing for first-time homebuyers, and rental housing for individual of
all income levels as the highest priority existing housing needs. Preserving and expanding these five categories of
housing is a vital component of ensuring that Chanhassen is a community where individuals in all stages of life can
find safe and desirable housing.
HOUSING | Lake Susan Hills
HOUSING | Western Hills
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FIGURE 3 - 13 | Existing Housing Needs Action Plan
Iden�fied Need Available Tools Circumstances and Sequence of Use
Preserve exis�ng
naturally-occurring
affordable ownership
housing within all levels
of affordability Referrals
The city will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA
and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency which can assist individuals with maintaining
their homes and avoiding foreclosure.
Maintenance Requirements
Staff will con�nue to enforce the city's maintenance ordinance to preserve the quality
and value of exis�ng housing stock.
Land Trust The city would consider suppor�ng applica�ons to the Carver County CDA Land Trust.
Preserve exis�ng
naturally-occurring
affordable rental
housing within all levels
of affordability Referrals
The city will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA,
the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
which can assist property owners with rehabilita�ng and maintaining the affordability
of rental proper�es.
Maintenance Requirements
Staff will con�nue to enforce the city's maintenance ordinance to preserve the quality
and value of exis�ng rental stock.
Rental Licensing Program
The city maintained a rental licensing program from 2002 to 2011. It was
discon�nued because few viola�ons were uncovered and all of those were addressed
by other sec�ons of the Code. It is unlikely the city will reinstate a rental licensing
program.MN Housing Reduced
Property Taxes
The city would consider working with interested proper�es to apply for reduced
property taxes as provided for in Minnesota Statute 273.128.
Housing Bonds
The city would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer
interested par�es to the Carver County CDA.
Preserve exis�ng low-
income housing tax credit
proper�es
The city will explore possibil�es for preserving exisitng low-income housing tax
credit proper�es with MN Housing and Carver County CDA.
Ownership housing for
seniors looking to
downsize PUDs
The city will support the crea�on of small lot villas/condos/townhouse PUDs in
appropriately zoned areas.
Accessory Dwelling Units
The city code allows for variances to accommodate ageing parents living in a separate
dwelling unit within an exis�ng house. Staff will encourage residents to pursue this
op�on where appropriate.
Ownership housing for
first �me homebuyers Code Op�miza�on
The city will con�nue to evaluate development ordinance and its impact on
development costs, especially the PUD ordinance and lot size/setback and design
standards.
PUDs
The city will support the use of PUDs to create a variety of owner occupied housing
types (ver�cal/horizontal townhouses, condominiums, detached villas/co�age style
homes, etc.)
Referrals
The city will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA
and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency which can assist first �me homebuyers.
Rental housing for
individual's of all
income levels.Referrals
The city will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA
and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency which can assist perspec�ve renters in finding
and affording housing.
Accessory Dwelling Units
The city would not support the use of accessory dwelling units to provide addi�onal
rental housing.
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The Metropolitan Council has designated Chanhassen as an Emerging Suburban Edge. The density requirements for
this designation are overall average net densities of at least 3-5 dwelling units per acre in forecasted growth through
2040. The city has also provided sufficient high-density land use to potentially meet the goal of accommodating 806
affordable housing units.
3.2 | Population and Income
Over the last decade, the city of Chanhassen’s population increased just over 20 percent. The median age of the city
increased 3.7 years and the household size has decreased by nearly 5 percent.
3.2.1 | Demographic Changes
FIGURE 3 - 14 | Chanhassen Population by Age
Chanhassen
Population by Age
2000 2015 Change
Number % of
Total Number % of
Total Number %
ChangeAge
Under 5 years 2,020 9.9%1,515 6.2%-505 -25.0%
5 to 9 years 2,227 11.0%1,931 7.9%-296 -13.3%
10 to 14 years 1,889 9.3%2,126 8.7%237 12.5%
15 to 19 years 1,197 5.9%2,102 8.6%905 75.6%
20 to 24 years 590 2.9%1,026 4.2%436 74.0%
25 to 34 years 2,608 12.8%2,370 9.7%-238 -9.1%
35 to 44 years 4,903 24.1%3,348 13.7%-1,555 -31.7%
45 to 54 years 2,816 13.9%4,839 19.8%2,023 71.8%
55 to 59 years 732 3.6%1,808 7.4%1,076 147.0%
60 to 64 years 419 2.1%1,173 4.8%754 179.9%
65 to 74 years 591 2.9%1,393 5.7%802 135.7%
75 to 84 years 270 1.3%464 1.9%194 72.0%
85 years and over 59 0.3%342 1.4%283 479.9%
Total Population 20,321 100.0%24,437 100.0%4,116 20.3%
Source: US Census In 2015 the largest segment of the population
(19.8%) was 45 to 54 years old. The median
age of the city’s residents was 39.2 years old,
an increase of 3.7 years from the 2000 cen-
sus’s average age of 35.5. The average age
in the metropolitan statistical area was 36.6
years, roughly unchanged from its 2000 av-
erage of 36.1 years. During this same period,
the average age in Minnesota increased from
35.4 to 37.7 years, an increase of 2.3 years.
These different rates of increase are likely
the result of millennials’ preference for more
urban environment, and Chanhassen’s hous-
ing market being skewed towards executive/
move up housing rather than starter homes
affordable to younger couples and families.
HOUSING | Summerwood
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Chanhassen Population and Household Estimates
Met. (2016)City (2016)
Total Population 25,448 24,951
Number of
Households 9,267 9,233
Persons per Household 2.74 2.70
Household Type 1990 2000 2010 2015
Family Households 3,273 5,524 6,257 6,864
Married Couples 2,982 4,925 5,505 5,957
with related children under age 18 1,767 3,143 3,470 3,673
no related children under age 18 1,215 1,782 2,035 2,284
Other families 291 599 752 907
Male household, no wife present 88 168 218 276
with related children under age 18 47 112 128 156
no related children under age 18 41 56 90 120
Female Household, no husband present 203 431 534 631
with related children under age 18 137 316 352 348
no related children under age 18 66 115 182 283
Non-family households 743 1,390 2,095 1,840
1 person 527 1,086 1,718 1,523
2 or more persons 216 304 377 317
Total 4,016 6,914 8,352 8,704
Source:
US Census
The majority of households in the city are comprised of married couples with children. Many of these couples
desire traditional detached single-family housing, and this demand has largely driven Chanhassen’s housing
market. The city’s location in eastern Carver County and proximity to employment centers means that there
will continue to be strong demand for single-family housing.
Between 2000 and 2015 the US Census shows that the average persons per household in Chanhassen has dropped
from 2.94 to 2.8, a decrease of 4.76%. This decrease is partially explained by young couples choosing to have
fewer children, average family size decreased by 3% over this period, and millennials choosing to delay starting
families until later in life. Another contributing factor is the increasing number of empty nesters and widows/
widowers. This trend of smaller households and families is expected to continue as the population ages; however,
Chanhassen’s 2015 average household size of 2.8 is significantly higher than the metropolitan statistical area’s av-
erage household size of 2.54. Due to Chanhassen’s location in Eastern Carver County and its amenities, it is likely
that the city will continue to attract a disproportionately large share of the region’s young families with children.
FIGURE 3 - 15 | Chanhassen Households by Type
FIGURE 3 - 16 | Chanhassen Number of Households and Size
FIGURE 3 - 17 | 2016 Estimates
2000 2015 Change % Change
Number of Households 6,914 8,704 1,790 25.89%
Persons per household 2.94 2.8 -0.14 -4.76%
Source:
US Census
Source: Metropolitan Council,
Internal Projections.
The Metropolitan Council estimates that
Chanhassen’s 2016 population was 25,448
people in 9,267 households, which works out
to an average of 2.74 people per household.*
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*The difference between these estimates and the numbers reported by the US Census is likely the result of the fact that the
most recent census data available comes from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. This means
that since data from 2011 to 2015 is averaged out to reduce the margin of error the census estimates likely underestimate
the population and number of households actually present. The 2015 5-year estimates were used for the proceeding
discussion because they provide more detailed data on age and household composition and allow for direct comparison
with previous years’ census data.
The U.S. Census estimates that Chanhassen’s 2015 median household income
was $110,569. Caver County’s 2015 median household income is reported as
$86,323, and the metropolitan statistical area is listed as $68,778. Chanhassen’s
amenities, location, and housing stock is expected to continue to attract house-
holds with median incomes above the regional average
The Maxfield study examined the population’s demographic trends and believes that following will be true in
Carver County:
»Households will increase faster than population as the overall population ages, couples will have fewer children, and single-person
households will become more common. By 2040, they predict an average household size of 2.39 people. Caver County’s household
size decrease will likely be at a slower pace than other areas of the metropolitan statistical area.
»Strong growth is expected across all age groups for the next 20 years with growth in the number of 25 to 39 year olds fueling
demand for single-family housing, town homes, and rental options. After 2030, the older adult population, 55+, is expected to increase
rapidly, prompting an increased need for senior oriented housing.
»People between ages 55 and 74 will experience the most rapid growth rates this next decade. The younger portion of this group is
still looking for move-up housing and are willing to consider alternatives to traditional single-family homes.
»Western Carver County will likely have higher percentage of young families seeking affordable housing; where as, communities in
eastern Carver County will likely see a mix of senior, young adults and older adults. These increases will be due to the aging of the
existing population, young adults looking for rental housing near employment hubs, and older adults with greater means purchasing
housing that is more expensive.
»Post 2030, adults ages 60 to 79 are expected to become the second largest age cohort after adults 40 to 59
3.2.2 | Income
FIGURE 3 - 18 | Chanhassen’s Median Household Income by Age
2015 Median Household
Income By Age
Under 25 $53,472
25 to 44 $119,778
45 to 64 $127,852
65 and over $43,894
All Households $110,569
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
3.3 | Future Housing Demand
FIGURE 3 - 19 | 2040 Regional Development Forecast
Chanhassen Regional Development Forecast
Category Census Revised Forecast
2010 2020 2030 2040
Population 22,952 26,700 31,700 37,100
Metro Sewered 20,576 25,660 30,660 36,060
Households 8,352 10,000 11,900 14,000
Metro Sewered 7,519 9,620 11,520 13,620
Employment 10,905 15,600 17,000 18,400
Metro Sewered 10,662 15,400 16,800 18,200
Source: Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council
believes that Chanhassen’s
population will grow by over
11,500 between 2017 and
2040. This population in-
crease will take the form of
over 4,700 new households.
The size and composition of
these new households will
determine the composition of
Chanhassen’s housing market.
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3.3.1 | Residential Lands
The city has approximately 1,200 acres of land guided for residential
uses. The city projects that the majority of this land will be developed
by 2030. It anticipates that land guided for single-family homes will
initially be the preferred dwelling type with an increasing share of
multifamily housing developed as the city transitions from building
out to in-fill/redevelopment. Most of the housing is expected to be
market rate, though there is a strong demand for low- and moder-
ate-income housing as well as senior oriented housing products.
The Maxfield study had projected that the city would add 6,560 units
of housing between 2014 and 2040. Since the study was commis-
sioned, new information has caused the Metropolitan Council to re-
vise its projections for the city’s growth to down to 4,733 households.
FIGURE 3 - 20 | Chanhassen Projected Housing Demand, 2014 to 2040*
FIGURE 3 - 21 | Chanhassen Projected Housing Demand, 2014 to 2040*
Housing Demand
6,560
Ownership
4,479
Single
Family
1,971
Multi-
family
2,508
Senior
1,206
Adult
Owned
310
Adult
Rental
580
Service-
Enriched
316
Rental
875
Afford/Sub
285
Market
Rate
590
Source: Maxfield Research Inc.
*The numbers in the
Maxfield model are
higher than the city’s
expected growth;
however, the relative
distribution of dwell-
ing units between the
different categories
of housing is still
informative.
HOUSING | Fawn Hill
Demand for Additional For-Sale Housing
2014 to
2020
2020 to
2030
2030 to
2040
Projected Household Growth 2,615 2,280 1,665
Estimated Homeownership Rate 75%76%66%
Total New Homeowners 1,964 1,730 1,095
Ratio Single Family/Multifamily 50/50 35/65 35/65
Number of Single
Family/Multifamily 982/982 606/1,125 383/712
Single Family <$325,000 0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Single Family $325,000 -$525,000 393 (40%)61 (10%)38 (10%)
Single Family $525,000+589 (60%)545 (90%)343(90%)
Multifamily-Gen. Occupancy
<$225,000 471 (50%)301 (30%)197 (35%)
Multifamily-Gen. Occupancy
$225,000+471 (50%)703 (70%)365 (65%)
Multifamily-Senior <$225,000 40 120 150
Source: Maxfield Research Inc.
*The numbers in the Maxfield
model are higher than the city’s
expected growth; however, the
expected distribution of dwelling
units between the different catego-
ries of housing is still informative.
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3.3.4 | Demand for Rental Housing
FIGURE 3 - 22 | Demand for Additional Rental Housing*
Source: Maxfield Research Inc.
*The numbers in the Maxfield
model are higher than the city’s
expected growth; however, the
expected distribution of dwell-
ing units between the different
categories of housing is still
informative.
The city anticipates a high
demand for rental housing
based on the community’s
proximity to Carver County’s
job hubs, and the desire to
locate housing in conjunction
with transit or commercial
centers. The Maxfield models
shows between 2014 and 2030
the greatest demand for rental
housing will be for general
occupancy rather than
senior oriented developments.
Throughout the period be-
tween 2014 and 2040, they
indicate that while the majority
of demand for rental housing
will be for market rate units;
there is also a need for afford-
able general occupancy and
senior oriented units.
Demand for Additional Rental Housing
2014 to
2020
2020 to
2030
2030 to
2040
Projected Household Growth 2,615 2,280 1,665
Estimated Percent Renters 25%24%34%
Total New Rentals 651 550 570
Ratio General-Occupancy/Senior 58/42 53/43 37/63
No. of Units (General-
Occupancy/Senior)375/276 290/260 210/360
General Occupancy
Percent Subsidized 39%28%29%
50-80% Median 100 40 50
50% Median 45 40 10
Total New Rentals 145 80 60
Percent Market Rate 61%72%71%
Number Market Rate 230 210 150
Senior Rental Housing
Percent Affordable Adult 40%46%28%
Number 110 120 100
Percent Market Rate 60%54%72%
Adult 100 50 100
Congregate 36 50 80
Assisted Living 5 20 40
Memory Care 25 20 40
Number (total)166 140 260
Maxfield’s model shows that they believe the majority of Chanhassen’s detached single-family housing will con-
tinue to be oriented toward move-up and executive housing with no new units expected to be available for less
than $325,000. As land available for constructing new detached single-family homes becomes scarcer, they expect
the cost of these types of houses to increase. Their model shows that most of the demand for entry-level ownership
housing will be met by multi-family developments, i.e. apartment condominiums and town houses.
HOUSING | Centennial Hills
City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan57
FIGURE 3 - 24 | Chanhassen’s 2021-2030
Affordable Housing Allocation
3.4 | Livable Communities Act/Fair Housing Policy
3.4.1 | Affordable Need Allocation
In order to ensure that options for affordable housing are available in every community and that no one community is
providing a disproportionate share of the region’s affordable housing, the Metropolitan Council assigns each community
a share of the region’s affordable housing need. This need is further broken up by income category with specific targets
for level of need.
The City of Chanhassen is committed to meeting all federal and state fair housing standards, and to protecting
its residents from all forms of housing discrimination. Additionally, the Metropolitan Council plans to require
participants in its Livable Community’s Act to adopt local fair housing policies. The City of Chanhassen, a current
participant in the Liable Community’s Act, will investigate adopting a local fair housing policy to comply with
these new requirements and maintain its eligibility in the program.
The Metropolitan Council acknowledges that
market conditions and development forces may
mean that these units are not constructed; however,
they require that cities demonstrate that they have
sufficient land guided at high enough densities in
order to accommodate these developments should
the opportunity emerge. The Metropolitan Council
states that communities can meet this requirement
by having a sufficient amount of land guided at a
minimum density of 8 units/acre to meet its
affordable housing need allocation.
Source: Metropolitan Council.
Affordable Housing Need Allocation
31% to 50% AMI 197
51% to 80% AMI 145
At or below 30% AMI 464
Total Units 806
AMI = Area Median Income
FIGURE 3 - 25 | Demonstrated Capacity to meet 2021 - 2030 Affordable Housing Allocation
The city anticipates that 103 acres guided for residential uses with minimum densities of at least 8 units/acre will
develop between 2020 and 2030. These 103 acres are divided between 52 acres guided for high density residential
land use which has a density range of 8-16 units/acre, 15 acres guided for mixed use primarily residential which has
a density range of 8-20 units/acre, 30 acres guided for regional/lifestyle center which has a density range of 10-16
units/acre, and 6 acres of downtown redevelopment with an expected density range of 16 to 33 units an acre.
Land Use Category Acres Density (unites/acre)Total Units
High Density Residen�al 52 8 416
Mixed Use Primarily Residen�al 15 8 120
Regional/Lifestyle Center (Commercial)15 10 150
Regional/Lifestyle Center (Office)15 10 150
Downtown (Redeveloped as Residen�al)6 16 96
Total 103 932
Capacity to Meet Affordable Housing Need Alloca�on
City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan58
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2040 Land Use Plan -
Residential High Density,
Mixed Use, and
Possible Redevelopment
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BLUFF CREEK PRIMARY CORRIDOR
Taxparcel
2040 Landuse Type
Lifestyle Center
Mixed Use
Possible Redevelopment
Residential High Density
1/23/2018
City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan59
FIGURE 3 - 28 | 2015 Housing Cost Burdened Households
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council has found that in 2016 Chanhassen had 1,603 household who were cost burdened.
Another important term to understand when discussing affordable housing is “cost burdened”. Federal guidelines
state that a household spending more than 30% of its income on housing, including utilities, is cost burdened.
Households spending more than 35% of their income on housing are considered severely cost burdened and may
have trouble affording other essential goods like food and clothing due to the high proportion of their income going
towards housing. Many subsidized housing projects either cap rents at rates that will not represent a cost burden to
individuals making 80% AMI or limit the maximum rent tenants pay to 30% of their monthly income.
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development
3.4.2 | Affordable Housing Overview
The actual income thresholds that determine if households are classified as extremely low income, very low income,
or low income depend on both the household’s location and its size. The United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development establishes guidelines that determine if families qualify for subsidized affordable housing.
FIGURE 3 - 27 | Department of Housing and Urban Development Income Thresholds
2017 HUD Twin Ci�es Affordability Levels
Household Size
Extremely Low Income
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Very Low Income
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Low Income (80%
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One-person $19,000 $31,650 $47,600
Two-person $21,700 $36,200 $54,400
Three-person $24,400 $40,700 $61,200
Four-person $27,100 $45,200 $68,000
Five-person $29,300 $48,850 $73,450
Six-person $32,960 $52,450 $78,900
Seven-person $37,140 $56,050 $84,350
Eight-person $41,320 $59,700 $89,800
2016 Housing Cost Burdened Households
30% or less AMI 31% to 50% AMI 51% to 80% AMI
522 363 718
City of Chanhassen 2040 Comprehensive Plan60
FIGURE 3 - 29 | 2016 Affordability of Existing Housing
FIGURE 3 - 30
2015 Affordable Ownership Housing
Source: Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council equates this to a house priced at $243,500.
Affordable ownership housing is defined as housing that is affordable to buyers earning 80% of the area median in-
come. The Metropolitan Council equates this to a house priced at $243,500. The Community Partners Research, Inc.
study looked at all Chanhassen home sales, new and resale, and found that the 2016 median sale price for detached
single-family homes was $420,000. They found that the median price for townhomes was $228,250, and that con-
dominiums had a median price of $166,500. The city’s inventory of condominiums, attached single-family homes,
and older detached single-family homes means that there are opportunities for affordable homeownership; however,
those opportunities become scarcer for individuals earning less than 50% of the medium income.
The majority of the city’s existing affordable housing takes the form of ownership units. The map below shows the
distribution of the city’s ownership housing. Affordable ownership units tend to be found in the city’s older subdivi-
sions and attached housing developments.
Source: Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council estimates that Chanhassen has
3,014 dwelling units which are affordable to families
making less than 80% of the area’s median income.
The Metropolitan Council evaluates cities based on the amount
of affordable housing they create and preserve. Chanhassen has a
housing performance score of 39 out of 100 (down from 45).
This number is used to help prioritize the allocation of funding in
the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and Tax Base
Revitalization Account. The city’s score has gone down due to
the fact that no new affordable units have been constructed in the
last decade. A lower score hurts the city’s chance of being award-
ed money from these accounts and also impacts the city’s score
on requests for transportation funding. Low scores also give the
city preference for the Housing Incentives Account, an account
which helps cities create affordable housing projects.
While the city has created a small lot residential zoning district
and uses Planned Unit Developments to encourage the con-
struction multifamily housing, the high cost of land and rising
construction costs mean that the city cannot provide the amount
of assistance required to build new affordable housing.
3.4.3 | Affordable Ownership Housing
2016 Exis�ng Housing Assessment
Affordable Level Units
% of
Units
30% or less AMI 71 0.74%
31% to 50% of AMI 931 9.73%
51% to 80% of AMI 2,012 21.04%
Above 80% AMI 6,551 68.49%
Total 9,565 100.00%
2016 Affordable Ownership Housing
30% AMI 50% of AMI 80% of AMI
$85,500 $153,500 $243,500
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FIGURE 3 - 31 | Owner-Occupied Housing by Estimated Market Value
Source: Metropolitan Council
Access to ownership housing is supported by Carver County CDA’s homebuyer and foreclosure prevention
counselors which assisted 369 residents in purchasing or keeping their home between 2008 and 2016.
Chanhassen
Eden Prairie
Excelsior Greenwood
Jackson Twp.
MinnetonkaMinnetrista
Shakopee
Shorewood
Tonka Bay
Dahlgren
Twp.
Carver
Chaska
Victoria
Laketown
Twp.
-
Owner-Occupied Housing by Estimated Market Value
1/5/2018
.1 in = 1.05 miles
Chanhassen
County Boundaries
City and Township Boundaries
Streets
Lakes and Rivers
Owner-Occupied Housing
Estimated Market Value, 2016
$243,500 or Less
$243,501 to $350,000
$350,001 to $450,000
Over $450,000
Source: MetroGIS Regional Parcel Dataset,
2016 estimated market values for taxes payable
in 2017.
Note: Estimated Market Value includes only
homesteaded units with a building on the parcel.
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FIGURE 3 - 32 | 2017 Affordable Apartment Rents
FIGURE 3 - 33 | 2016 Publicly Subsidized Units
Source: Metropolitan Council
Source:
Housing Link
Streams Data
Note: Affordable rents include utilities.
3.4.4 | Affordable Rental Housing
For rental housing to be considered affordable, units must have rents below the Metro Housing and Redevelopment
Authority standard ($945 for one-bedroom units and $1,190 for a two-bedroom units) to qualify for the Housing
Choice Voucher program. Community Partners Research, Inc. estimated the city’s 2017 median rents for one and
two-bedroom units to be $1,387 and $1,516, respectively; however, a significant portion of Chanhassen’s older rent-
al stock is priced at or below the Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s guidelines.
Despite the existence of lower cost rental units, Community Partners Research, Inc. estimates that approximately
59% of Chanhassen’s renters pay 30% or more of their income in rent with the figure increasing to 92% for senior
households. When all renter households were examined, they discovered that median percentage of monthly house-
hold income that went towards rent was 33%. By comparison, the county wide median was 27.8%.
The city has one publicly subsidized housing development, the Gateway Place, a 46-unit development which was
funded by housing tax credits. Gateway Place’s compliance period will end in 2021 and, unless relief is sought, its
extended use period will last until 2036. The city’s other subsidized housing development, Heritage Park, transi-
tioned to market rate housing in 2004 when its housing tax credits’ compliance period expired.
The Centennial Hill development provides 65 units of affordable senior housing. These units are priced below
market rate, and are subject to income limits of 100% of area median income. Community Partners Research, Inc.
reported rental rates ranging from $798 to $919 for one-bedroom units and $1,878 for two-bedroom units.
Additionally, while the Summerwood project primarily provides market rate senior housing, the city created a
TIF housing district to provide 32 affordable senior housing units.
Affordable rental housing is also supported by the Carver County CDA. They provide Chanhassen residents
with 47 Metro HRA Housing Choice Vouchers, 65 CDA affordable rental units, 13 CDA subsidized rental units,
and 3 project based voucher units.
2017 Affordable Apartment Rents
Number of
Bedrooms
Affordable rent at 30%
AMI
Affordable rent at 50%
AMI
Affordable rent at 80%
AMI
Studio $474 $791 $1,265
1-BR $508 $848 $1,356
2-BR $610 $1,017 $1,627
3-BR $705 $1,175 $1,880
4-BR $786 $1,311 $2,097
2016 Publically Subsidized Units
All publicly
subsidized units
Publicly subsidized
senior units
Publically subsidized
units for people with
disabili�es
Publically
subsidized units:
All others
179 0 0 179
HOUSING | Oak Ponds
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FIGURE 3 - 34 | Chanhassen Multifamily Rental Housing Inventory
Source: Community
Partners Research, Inc.,
Maxfield Research Inc.
Project
Name/
Location
Year
Built
Total
Units
Unit Mix Unit Size
(Square Feet)
Amenities/Comments
Market-Rate General Occupancy
Powers Ridge
1371 Lake Dr
W
2002 101 22
3
64
12
1BR
1BR/D
2BR
3BR
775-881
904
1,205-1,098
1,347
3-story buildings,
Residents pay electric &
gas. UG garage included.
Lake Susan
Apts
8260 Market
Blvd
2001 162 59
12
82
3
1BR
1BR/D
2BR
3BR
821
1,031
1,125-1,153
1,344
3-story buildings, residents
pay electric & heat. UG
garage included.
Heritage Park
425 Chan View
1990 60 18
6
36
1BR
1BR/D
2BR
763-766
868-872
954-1100
3-story building, residents
pay electric, heat, and gas.
UG garage parking is not
included.
W Village
Townhomes
700 W Village
1987 64 1
55
8
1BR
2BR
3BR
870
912
1,050
Santa Vera
601-612
1979 18 8
10
1BR
2BR
800
1,000
Two 2-story walk-up
building. Owner pays heat.
16 garages included in
rent. Tenants pay electric.
Chanhassen
Village
7721 MN Hwy
101
1973 120 69
51
1BR
2BR
720
970
Six 3-story buildings.
Owner pays heat, water,
sewer, and trash. Off-street
parking, additional parking
available.
Chan View
Estates
420, 440, 489
Chan View
1969 35 2
11
22
Eff
1BR
2BR
545
690
900
Three 3-story walk up
buildings. Heat is included
in the rent.
Chan View
Apts.
410 Chan View
1968 24 12
12
1BR
2BR
650
750
3-story walk up building.
Heat is included in rent.
Deep-Subsidy/Shallow-Subsidy General Occupancy
Gateway Place
721 Lake Susan
Drive
2007 48 4
27
17
1BR
2BR
3BR
900
1,041-1,216
1,380-1,450
LIHT Affordable at 60%
of AMI. 3-story building.
UG parking and heat
included.
Market Rate Senior Housing
Powers Ridge
1371 Lake Dr
W
2017 76 24
45
6
1BR
2BR
3BR
812-1,065
1,066-1,175
1,426-1,453
Independent living, 55+,
UG Garage included.
Summerwood of
Chan.
525 Lake Drive
2005 53 2
41
10
Studio
1BR
2BR
265
555-690
950
Assisted living, 55+
Summerwood of
Chan.
525 Lake Drive
2004 90 44
13
33
1BR
1BR/D
2BR
705-758
1,000-1,100
1,240-2,009
Congregate, 55+
Summerwood of
Chan
525 Lake Drive
2005 18 4
13
1
Studio
1BR
2BR
265
525-580
950
Memory Care, 55+
Shallow-Subsidy Senior Housing
Centennial Hills
820 Santa Vera
Drive
1996 65 39
23
3
1BR
1BR/D
2BR
700-750
965-984
1,060
Carver County CDA, 3-
story affordable building
that opened in 2006.
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3.4.5 | Upcoming Projects Creating Lifecycle Housing
Several projects which will further increase the diversity of Chanhassen’s housing stock have recently been approved,
and others are working their way through the city’s approval process. While none of these projects includes publicly
subsidized affordable housing, they will all provide alternatives to traditional single-family detached housing.
Arbor Glen
A 18 unit detached single-family development. The homes will be handicap adaptable, and the HOA will be respon-
sible for all exterior maintenance. While not age restricted, this development is designed to provide housing options
for older individuals looking to downsize and age in place.
Mission Hill
A senior oriented planned unit development with 8 independent living twin
homes, 16 units, and a 136-assisted living unit senior housing apartment build-
ing. A daycare has also been incorporated into this building. The City Council
approved this development on May 8, 2017.
Avienda
A regional commercial/lifestyle center. This development will
include up to 600 units of housing. The exact mix and number of
housing units will be determined by the market; however, medium
density single-family ownership housing and senior apartments
with some level of service are the envisioned uses. This develop-
ment was approved by the City Council on July 10, 2017.
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Venue
A 134-unit market rate apartment in the heart of Chanhassen’s downtown. These units will provide a walkable
downtown rental option. This development also includes a 19,000 square foot retail space which will be occupied
by Aldi. This development was approved by the City Council on July 10, 2017.
West Park
A 82-unit townhouse development featuring a mix of four-, five-, and six-plexs. These units are expected to be
priced between $300,000 and $400,000. Units on the lowest end of the price range will provide entry-level
housing. This development was approved by the City Council on July 10, 2017.
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3.5 | Action Plan
The city will continue to uphold the housing goals and policies of the comprehensive plan.
FIGURE 3 - 36 | Affordable Housing Needs Action Plan
Iden�fied Need Available Tools Circumstances and Sequence of Use
Alloca�on of Affordable Housing Need
at or below 30% AMI: 464 Units TIF
The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for
high density residen�al use.
Tax Abatement The City would be unlikely to use tax abatement to support new construc�on.
Housing Bonds
The City would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer interested par�es
to the Carver County CDA.
Site Assembly The City would not engage in site assembly.
Tax Levies to support Affordable Housing The City would not adopt dedicated tax levies.
Density Increase
The City would consider permi�ng up to a 25% increase in the net density for a project featuring
affordable housing.
Local Housing Incen�ve Account
The City would consider applying for a LHIA grant to support proposals for this type of housing in
areas guided for high density residen�al use located near transit hubs.
Livable Communi�es Demonstra�on Account
The City would strongly consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Tax Base Revitaliza�on Account
The City would strongly consider applying for a TBRA grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use located near transit hubs.
Community Growth Partnership Ini�a�ve
The City would strongly consider applying for a CGPI grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Referrals
The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA and
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency which can assist developers in crea�ng viable affordable
housing projects.
Super RFP
The City would consider suppor�ng an applica�on to Super RFP programs for this type of housing in
areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Alloca�on of Affordable Housing Need
between 31% to 50% AMI: 197 Units TIF
The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for
high density residen�al use.
Tax Abatement The City would be unlikely to use tax abatement to support new construc�on.
Housing Bonds
The City would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer interested par�es
to the Carver County CDA.
Site Assembly The City would not engage in site assembly.
Tax Levies to support Affordable Housing The City would not adopt dedicated tax levies.
Density Increase
The City would consider permi�ng up to a 25% increase in the net density for a project featuring
affordable housing.
Local Housing Incen�ve Account
The City would consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of housing in
areas guided for high density residen�al use located near transit hubs.
Livable Communi�es Demonstra�on Account
The City would strongly consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Tax Base Revitaliza�on Account
The City would strongly consider applying for a TBRA grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use located near transit hubs.
Community Growth Partnership Ini�a�ve
The City would strongly consider applying for a CGPI grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Referrals
The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA and
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency which can assist developers in crea�ng viable affordable
housing projects.
Super RFP
The City would consider suppor�ng an applica�on to Super RFP programs for this type of housing in
areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Alloca�on of Affordable Housing Need
between 51% to 80% AMI: 145 Units TIF
The City would consider using TIF to support proposals for this type of housing in areas guided for
high density residen�al use.
Tax Abatement The City would be unlikely to use tax abatement to support new construc�on.
Housing Bonds
The City would not support the issuance of housing bonds; however, it will refer interested par�es
to the Carver County CDA.
Site Assembly The City would not engage in site assembly.
Density Increase
The City would consider permi�ng up to a 25% increase in the net density for a project featuring
affordable housing.
Tax Levies to support Affordable Housing The City would not adopt dedicated tax levies.
Local Housing Incen�ve Account
The City would consider applying for a LHIA grant to support proposals for this type of housing in
areas guided for high density residen�al use located near transit hubs.
Livable Communi�es Demonstra�on Account
The City would strongly consider applying for a LCDA grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Tax Base Revitaliza�on Account
The City would strongly consider applying for a TBRA grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use located near transit hubs.
Community Growth Partnership Ini�a�ve
The City would strongly consider applying for a CGPI grant to support proposals for this type of
housing in areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Referrals
The City will ensure staff is familiar with resources provided by the Carver County CDA and
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency which can assist developers in crea�ng viable affordable
housing projects.
Super RFP
The City would consider suppor�ng an applica�on to Super RFP programs for this type of housing in
areas guided for high density residen�al use.
Overall Housing Strategy Fair Housing Policy The City will inves�gate adop�ng a local fair housing policy.
Partnerships
The City will con�nue to explore opportunites to partner with the Carver County CDA and public
and private agencies to acomplish the housing goals and policies outlined in the Comprehensive
Plan.
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