Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.30
HOUSING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) (Bloomington Housing Opportunity and Preservation Ordinance)
Operative Text
Where eligible under applicable state laws and when consistent with the city’s TIF policy, the city may, upon a showing of demonstrated need, consider the use of a housing TIF district as a way to incentivize the creation of housing developments that are affordable at a minimum 20% of units which include a mix of opportunity housing units affordable to households at or below 60% of AMI. TIF will only be used proportionately in exchange for more affordable units or a greater level of affordability or both, and will not be used to finance market rate projects. (Ord. 2019-16 , passed 2-25-2019; Ord. 2019-30 , passed 8-5-2019)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9.30 establishes that the city may use Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts as a tool to encourage the development of affordable housing, but only under specific conditions. At least 20% of units in a qualifying development must be affordable, including a mix of opportunity housing units accessible to households earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). TIF support must be proportionate to the affordability offered — more TIF in exchange for more affordable units or deeper affordability — and cannot be used to finance purely market-rate projects.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property owners seeking TIF assistance under § 9.30 in Bloomington generally structure their projects to meet the minimum affordability threshold of 20% of units, with at least some units targeted to households at or below 60% AMI. Compliant projects demonstrate a clear nexus between the amount of TIF requested and the level or depth of affordability provided, since the ordinance requires proportionality. Operators typically document demonstrated need and ensure their proposals align with the city's broader TIF policy and applicable Minnesota state law before submitting for consideration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.30 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances is designed to expand the supply of affordable housing by giving the city a financing mechanism to incentivize developers to include affordable units. Tenants in Bloomington may benefit from this provision by seeking housing in developments that received TIF support, as those projects are required to include units affordable to households at or below 60% AMI. Residents who believe a TIF-assisted project is not meeting its affordability commitments may contact the City of Bloomington directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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