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Board backs MOU to reserve eight affordable units for veterans in proposed Viroqua development
Summary
Vernon County approved an MOU supporting a 65-unit affordable housing project at 602 N. Main Street in Viroqua that would reserve eight units for veterans at 50%–60% AMI if the developer receives LIHTC funding; the MOU outlines referrals, tenant resource materials, and an expected start of lease-up operations in May 2024.
The Vernon County Board on Jan. 26 approved a memorandum of understanding supporting a proposed 65-unit affordable housing development at 602 N. Main Street in Viroqua, submitted by Northpointe Development II Corporation with Lutheran Social Services as a partner. The MOU commits the developer and county partners to coordinate referrals and provide tenant resource materials; it reserves eight units intended for veterans at 50%–60% of the area median income if the project receives Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding.
Veterans Service Officer Crystal Knoll explained the MOU's purpose is to connect eligible veterans with housing and services. Under the agreement, the developer or its property management agent will contact the Vernon County Veterans Service Office and other local partners to request referrals when units are available; the developer will maintain a waiting list and provide resource materials in the building's common area. The MOU specifies that operations are contingent on LIHTC award and estimates lease-up operations to commence May 1, 2024.
The MOU includes nondiscrimination, confidentiality and indemnification language and states residents will not be required to accept services to live in the development. Supervisor Olson moved adoption and Supervisor Eggen seconded; the motion carried on voice vote.
