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Housing authority requests modest levy increase to sustain voucher and administrative programs
Summary
Fergus Falls housing staff recommended the HA 2026 levy under Minnesota statute 469.033, saying local levy support leverages state and federal funds and helps administer voucher programs that assist roughly 170–180 households; staff noted a successful 'Bring It Home' application for about $400,000 over two years to help 25 families.
Mike Olsson, presenting for Fergus Falls Housing, outlined the HA levy request and the rationale for local levy support. He said Minnesota statute 469.033 (0.0185% of estimated market value) governs levy calculations and that parcel counts and estimated market values have risen, producing a roughly 5%…
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