Transfers three Minneapolis properties to housing authority

Hennepin County file 26-0146, before the Hennepin County Board. Passed as of 2026-04-28.

Latest action: Approved

What it does

Three Queen Ave and Penn Ave sites become housing development opportunities The city transfers three currently unused properties in North Minneapolis to the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, which may develop them for affordable housing or community facilities.

The bigger picture

City reduces property management burden and potential tax revenue loss By transferring surplus properties, the city eliminates ongoing maintenance costs and property tax obligations while potentially enabling redevelopment that increases neighborhood property values and future tax base.

Read the official record for 26-0146

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