1999 HUD Funding for Housing for Senior Citizens
and People with Disabilities

*Note: To calculate the approximate number of residents who will live in the new housing, multiply the number of units by 1.25.

MINNESOTA

Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Project Location: Maple Grove, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: CommonBond Communities
Capital Advance: $3,973,500
Five-year rental subsidy: $728,000
Number of Units: 50

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a 50-unit apartment complex for the elderly. The project will consist of 49 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit for the resident manager. Special design features include a community room and patio area that will be located to take advantage of the lake view. This project is located with easy access to numerous shops, dining, medical and many other services.

Project Location: Pierz, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: Horizon Health, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,194,200
Five-year rental subsidy: $223,000
Number of Units: 16

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of an apartment complex for the elderly consisting of 15 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit. This project will provide lounges, serving kitchen, dining area as well as space for delivery of supportive services. All community spaces will be fully accessible.

Project Location: Randall, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: Horizon Health, Inc.
Capital Advance: $957,900
Five-year rental subsidy: $193,500
Number of Units: 13

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a 13-unit apartment complex for the elderly in Randall, MN. The project will consist of 13 one-bedroom units, a community room and other amenities. This development will expand the complement of services to the elderly in the Randall area.

Project Location: St Paul, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: Accessible Space, Inc.
Capital Advance: $3,973,500
Five-year rental subsidy: $728,000
Number of Units: 50

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a 50-unit apartment complex for the elderly. The complex will consist of 49 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit for the resident manager. The complex will have a multi/purpose community/dining room, central kitchen, raised gardening area, walking path and many other features. The residents will also have easy access to numerous shopping and medical facilities. The sponsors of this project are Accessible Space, Inc. and Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, which are very experienced in developing this type of housing.

Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Project Location: Bloomington, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: Accessible Space, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,764,200
Five-year rental subsidy: $312,000
Number of Units: 21

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of a 21-unit apartment complex for persons with physical disabilities in Bloomington, MN. The complex will consist of 15 one-bedroom and 6 two- bedroom units. Virtually all aspects of this building's products, appliances and equipment have been reviewed to insure maximum usability by persons with various physical limitations. All apartments will be designed to be flexible and adaptable to specific resident needs. The sponsors of this project are Accessible Space, Inc. and National Handicap Housing Institute, Inc.

Project Location: Milaca, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: Volunteers of America National Services
Capital Advance: $628,000
Five-year rental subsidy: $119,000
Number of Units: 8

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of two group homes for persons with developmental disabilities. The homes will consist of 5 bedrooms each, for four persons with disabilities and a resident manager. Special design features include an individual bedroom for each resident, an on-site manager's unit and common spaces. The residents will have easy access to churches, shopping and other community amenities.

Project Location: Minneapolis, MN
Non-Profit Sponsor: Becklund Outreach, Inc.
Capital Advance: $298,800
Five-year rental subsidy: $45,000
Number of Units: 3

Project description:

The funds will be used for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 3-bedroom group home for persons with physical disabilities. The home is a three bedroom, rambler style, accessible structure located in a residential area of South Minneapolis. The residents will have easy access to grocery store, pharmacy, parks and other services. Minnehaha Creek is located two blocks from the site and offers wheelchair accessible pathways.

Content Archived: January 20, 2009