Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.34
ELIGIBILITY FOR AFFORDABLE UNITS (Bloomington Housing Opportunity and Preservation Ordinance)
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No household may purchase or lease an opportunity housing unit created as a result of this chapter unless the household is a qualifying household pursuant to the requirements of this chapter and the household occupies the opportunity housing unit as its primary residence. (Ord. 2019-16 , passed 2-25-2019)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9.34 establishes that affordable 'opportunity housing' units created under this chapter are reserved exclusively for households that meet the chapter's qualifying criteria. In addition to meeting those income or eligibility requirements, the household must use the unit as their primary residence — not as a secondary home, investment property, or rental sublet. This dual requirement — qualifying status plus primary-residency use — governs both purchases and leases of these units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9.34, operators and developers managing opportunity housing units created by this chapter are generally expected to verify that each prospective buyer or renter meets the chapter's qualifying-household standards before completing any sale or lease. Compliant operators also typically confirm and document that the incoming household intends to occupy the unit as a primary residence, not as a secondary or investment property. Maintaining records of eligibility screening and occupancy attestations is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.34 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances means that opportunity housing units in this program are set aside for households that qualify under the chapter's criteria and commit to living in the unit as their primary home. If a household believes it meets the qualifying standards but has been denied access to an opportunity unit, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the City of Bloomington or consulting a local tenant-rights or fair-housing organization. Households already residing in an opportunity unit should be aware that maintaining primary-residency status is an ongoing condition tied to their eligibility under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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