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HRA and City Council work session on 4d(1) tax classification and affordable housing preservation

RichfieldFeb 17, 20262 min read

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Staff presented an overview of the 4d(1) property tax classification, its effects on Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), and comparisons with Tax Increment Financing; Council and HRA members directed staff to provide additional information and expressed caution about expanding 4d(1) because of tax-shift and service-cost concerns.

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Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Budget & TaxHousing

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Directed staff to provide additional analysis and follow-up questions on 4d(1) property tax classification for Council consideration.
No formal policy was adopted; members expressed caution about expanding 4d(1) due to potential tax-shift to other taxpayers and increased service costs.
Discussed and compared 4d(1) classification versus Tax Increment Financing (TIF), noting trade-offs between supporting short-term affordability and preserving long-term tax revenue.

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Joint HRA and City Council Work Session

Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield, Minnesota 55423completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. Discuss 4d(1) tax classification impacts and possible policy.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Item Discussion
3. Adjournment