State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund
2024 Application Narrative 
Instructions: Complete and submit the following narrative questions, as applicable, based on the specific housing proposal. The answers to the narrative questions should provide supplemental information to the Application Workbook.
Development Information
Development Name:      
Development Address:      
Owner/Sponsor Name:      
Project Description
1.	What is the dollar amount of the funding request? $     
2.	Summarize the housing proposal. Describe the proposal concept and why it is important to the community:       
3.	Describe the size (square footage and percentage) and type of non-housing space (for example: common space unit, parking/garages, community room, commercial, administrative, program and/or community service facilities) to be located within any building with residential units as part of the project. Describe the intended use (residents and/or community) and provide information on how the space will be leased, managed and funded (both capital funding and operating costs).      
4.	Describe the non-housing space (for example: community room, laundry or administrative facilities, garage stalls etc.) that is part of the project but will not be located in a building with residential units.      
5.	If the proposal includes market rate/unrestricted units, describe any amenities associated with the development. Also include whether the units are appropriate to the market.      
6.	Visitability Access (new construction only)
a.	Is the housing proposal for a single-family home(s), duplex, triplex, or multilevel townhome(s)?
 Yes 
 No
b.	If yes, are all visitability requirements under Minnesota Statute 462A.34 incorporated into the housing proposal?
 Yes 
 No, we will request a waiver. Describe reason for waiver request (required):       
7.	Does this project include regulatory changes or waivers that result in identifiable cost avoidance or cost reductions, including but not limited to increased density, flexibility in site development standards, or zoning code requirements?
 Yes; describe:      
 No
Market Information
8.	How does the proposal meet housing needs identified in the community? Note that a market analysis or formal market study is not required; however, if a market analysis or formal market study is submitted, provide the information from the analysis/study in the narrative below and refer to the supporting documentation. If the market analysis or formal market study is two or more years old, provide current market information to support the finding.      
9.	Describe the current public infrastructure in place to support this development (water, sewer, roads, electricity, etc.). If not currently in place, describe the infrastructure needed, including the cost, timetable of installation and how the infrastructure costs will be paid.      
10.	Describe the current status of required approvals, building permits and zoning, and identify any that have not yet been formally obtained.      
11.	If funds are awarded, when do you expect construction to begin and to be completed? Provide the expected month and year for both.      
Financing Information
12.	For all other sources of financing listed in the Application Workbook’s Sources and Uses table, indicate where they are coming from and if they have been formally secured. Review the Application Checklist for more information about what supporting documentation is needed and what must be secured for it to count toward the project’s secured financing.      
13.	What is the status and timing of any other unsecured funding commitments? List and detail each source.      
14.	If applicable, are state prevailing wage or Davis Bacon wages (applicable to federal deferred sources, in certain circumstances) calculated into the construction cost of the project? 
a.	State Prevailing Wage
 Yes
 No
b.	Davis Bacon
 Yes
 No