Eden Prairie HRA sets 2026 levy ceiling at $230,000

The Eden Prairie Housing and Redevelopment Authority on Sept. 2 adopted a resolution setting the maximum 2026 HRA property tax levy at $230,000, a ceiling the HRA said is intended to cover staff costs tied to housing and redevelopment work. The action was taken at the start of the council's regular meeting after the council convened as the HRA; the motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously. The HRA noted the levy is a ceiling that can be adjusted downward between September and December when the city must adopt a final levy. City staff told the HRA the levy historically has been used to offset staff expenses for housing programs and that the HRA draws from a mix of sources for project funding. Mr. Goetzel, speaking for staff, said the HRA has multiple funding streams and mentioned a recently available regional sales-tax fund that could be used if federal Community Development Block Grant dollars were reduced. The HRA said it did not recommend relying on the levy this year to replace potential federal funds. The HRA and council emphasized that the resolution sets only a maximum; the final levy will be set in December. The motion to adopt the $230,000 levy and accept the proposed $230,000 HRA budget passed by voice vote with no objections. Council members present recorded the action at the short HRA meeting before the regular council session began. The HRA meeting then adjourned and the regular council subsequently resumed its agenda.