Builders, Developers & Landlords
Otter Tail County has housing finance programs available to home builders, developers, and landlords for a variety of housing development and rehabilitation.
Owner-Occupied Development
Community Growth Partnership Grants
The goals of the program are to increase the tax base and improve the quality of life by supporting activities in the following four areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Redevelopment
- Commercial Rehabilitation
- Public Infrastructure
The application must be made by the city in which the project is located.
To request an application, contact Amy Baldwin at 218-998-8730 or [email protected].
Property Tax Refund
Property Tax Rebates in participating cities provide a refund of future property taxes for the construction of new homes. Contact participating cities to review local program guidelines and request application forms. The following cities offer property tax rebates:
Tax Abatement
Otter Tail County offers Economic Development Tax Abatement to encourage desirable development, redevelopment, or public improvements which clearly demonstrate a need for assistance and a public benefit. For more information, see the Economic Development Tax Abatement Policy. To request an application, contact Amy Baldwin at 218-998-8730 or [email protected].
Community-Specific Incentives
Communities within Otter Tail County offer their own incentives to build new homes such as down payment assistance, waived fees, and reduced lot prices.
Rental Development
Multi-Family New Construction Loans
Gap loan financing is available for the new construction of rental units in Otter Tail County. Maximum loan amount is dependent on size of project and financing need. Repayment is dependent on unit affordability and financing structure of the proposed development, but repayment will be at 0% interest.
For more information or to request an application, contact Mitch Harry at 218-998-8736 or [email protected].
Community Growth Partnership Grants
The goals of the program are to increase the tax base and improve the quality of life by supporting activities in the following four areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Redevelopment
- Commercial Rehabilitation
- Public Infrastructure
The application must be made by the city in which the project is located.
To request an application, contact Amy Baldwin at 218-998-8730 or [email protected].
Tax Abatement
Otter Tail County offers Economic Development Tax Abatement to encourage desirable development, redevelopment, or public improvements which clearly demonstrate a need for assistance and a public benefit. For more information, see the Economic Development Tax Abatement Policy. To request an application, contact Amy Baldwin at 218-998-8730 or [email protected].
Rental Rehabilitation
Loans are available to property owners and landlords rehabbing their residential rental properties. Eligible uses include improvements to the interior and exterior of the building, replacement of existing utility lines, and well and septic repair/replacement.
For more information or to request an application, contact Mitch Harry at 218-998-8736 or [email protected]v.
Current Project Bidding
1209 South Vine, Fergus Falls
Landlords Accepting Housing Vouchers
Landlord Portal
The Landlord Portal web tool provides additional services by the Housing Authority. Through this portal, landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program will be able to:
- View and reprint rent payments, inspection results, and 1099’s
- View currently occupied units
- View and update your contact and banking information
- Use the Secure Document Exchange to send and receive documents to and from the Housing Authority
- Sign documents electronically
Once on the Log In page, you will click Register as a new user. Once you have logged in you will have access to the options mentioned above. If you have any questions, please contact 218-998-8730 or [email protected].
Resources explaining voucher programs
HousingLink has resources for everything property owners and landlords need to know about accepting rental assistance at your properties. These resources cover:
- Benefits of accepting vouchers
- Steps to accept rental assistance
- Inspections guide
- Frequently asked questions about rental assistance
Contact Information