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Committee sends restrictive-covenant housing proposal back to staff amid legal, valuation concerns
Summary
The Marathon County Extension Education and Economic Development Committee discussed a proposal to use restrictive covenants on tax-foreclosed properties to expand workforce housing and sent the matter back to staff for ordinance amendments and process recommendations.
The Marathon County Extension Education and Economic Development Committee discussed a proposal to use restrictive covenants on properties acquired through tax foreclosure to expand workforce housing and directed staff to return with recommended amendments to County Ordinance Section 3.2.
Committee members and staff repeatedly flagged legal risk tied to the U.S. Supreme Court-related litigation referenced in the meeting, noting Tyler v. Hennepin County and other pending state litigation that could expose counties to claims for proceeds in excess of tax debts. Administrator Leinart said staff would propose a process that emphasizes appraisals and other safeguards.
Why it matters: the committee is considering using county-held parcels to create or preserve affordable and workforce housing. Members said any policy must…
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