2026 Ramsey County Affordable Housing Development Solicitation Webinar
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2026 Ramsey County Housing Development Solicitation Overview
Eligible Housing Activities
Funding Sources (HRA Levy, Pro-Housing, HOME, LAA, SAHA)
Application Requirements and Procedures
Neighborly Platform Introduction
Scoring Criteria (Strategic Alignment, Affordability, Financial Feasibility, Organizational Capacity)
Critical Corridors Program Integration
New 2026 Architectural Guidelines
Income/Rent Restriction Definitions (30-80% AMI)
Evaluation and Award Timeline
Notable Quotes (3)
If you are looking at developing fair market rate housing, this is probably not the space for you. 30 to 80% AMI is below the median income.
AffordabilityExplaining the income restrictions for the solicitation.
I want to explain that HUD creates a metric of income and rent restrictions every year. And so we follow the 30, that's extremely low, to 80, which is moderate income.
AMI RequirementsClarifying income tiers for applicants.
Funding allocations are still in flux. So we don't set an amount and release that amount.
BudgetResponding to a question regarding specific funding caps.
People (4)
Jerica GomezMultifamily Development Specialist
Ramsey County Community and Economic Development Department staff member.
Max HoldusenDeputy Director
Focuses on housing development and housing programs at the county.
Carmel San JuanHousing Team/Critical Corridors Team
Coordinates transit-oriented development programs.
Ann SchwarzHousing Development Team
Staff focusing on housing development work.
Places Mentioned
Ramsey CountyCity of North St. PaulCity of St. PaulSuburban Ramsey County
Events & Meetings (5)
- April 13: Solicitation opened via Neighborly platform
- May 26: Deadline for application responses
- June 1: Start of application review
- June 18: Notification of award status
- June 23: Commencement of board approvals
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Ramsey County Prevailing Wage Ordinance
Required for all investments over $25,000; applies to projects receiving County awards.