Manufactured Home Community Redevelopment Program Request for Proposal (RFP) Application 
Instructions: Complete each section and all of the narrative questions. Answer the questions with detailed descriptions and provide supplemental documentation, when applicable.  
Applications and all required documentation must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
If you have completed the Online Application, you do not need to complete this form.
Manufactured Home Park Applicant Information
Table 1. Applicant Information
Name of Manufactured Home Park	     	
Park Address	     	
Name of Ownership Entity of Manufactured Home Park	     	
Address of Ownership Entity	     	
Primary Park Contact Name and Title	     	
Primary Contact Phone	     	
Primary Contact Email	     	
When Applicable:	
Name of Intermediary Organization	     	
Intermediary Contact Name and Title	     	
Intermediary Contact Phone	     	
Intermediary Contact Email	     	
What is the ownership structure at the time of application (i.e., privately owned, cooperative, nonprofit owned, etc.)?	     	
What will the ownership structure be at project completion?	     	
Lot Information	
How many lots are in the park?	     	
How many lots are vacant?	     	
How many lots are occupied by rented homes?	     	
How many lots are occupied by homeowners?	     	
How many lots are occupied by seasonal homes?	     	

Project Information
1.	What amount of funding are you requesting?      
2.	What is the estimated total project cost?      
3.	What type of funds are you applying for? 
 Infrastructure Redevelopment Funds
 Acquisition Funds
 Both
4.	Select the type of Infrastructure Redevelopment that is included in your project proposal:
 Water and Sewer System 
   Repair System
  Replace System
(Selecting this box prompts the question): 
Does the system require a Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) permit?
  Yes
   No
Does the system require a State Disposal System (SDS) permit?
   Yes
   No
Estimated gallons of water per day pass through the system:      

  Electrical System
 Repair
  Replace
•	Number of lots impacted:      
  Road and sidewalks
 Repair
 Replace
•	Estimated square footage of improvements:      
 Storm Shelters
  New Construction
•	Type of structure:      
  Repair existing
•	Estimated square footage of structure:      
  Other
Please describe:      
5.	How will you monitor the use of grant proceeds to ensure all improvements are completed thoroughly and in compliance with all applicable state and local requirements?  
     
6.	Are you or have you been involved in litigation with a park community member, board or representative? If so, please describe the action and outcome. 
     
Community Need
7.	Describe the manufactured home community. Is it a residential, year-round park?  Are there areas of the park that are seasonal?  Describe any unique aspects of the park, the residents and/or the community.

     

8.	How will this project benefit the manufactured home community?  Describe, in detail, the needs of the park.  Describe how the funds will be used to address the needs of the park.  

     

9.	Are there any immediate or critical health and safety issues that need to be addressed in the park? If yes, describe what the issues are.

     

10.	Is there a risk that the park will close or that the property will be converted to another use if this project is not completed? If yes, describe what the risk of park closure would be.

     

Households Served
11.	What are the lot rents in the community?  What utilities or services are included in the lot rent? Complete the application, including details of the rent for each lot.

     

12.	Have lot rents increased more than 5% per year within the previous three years?  How often have lot rents increased and what is the process for calculating increases?  Include the most recent rent rolls for the past three months.

     

13.	What is the range of income for households living in the community?  Describe the socio-economic status of the people who live in the community.  Provide any documentation you have that illustrates the range of income of the households (i.e. survey of residents, information from tenant applications, city or county data, etc.).

     

14.	What are the demographics of the people living in the community?  Do the residents represent historically excluded or under-resourced communities (i.e. black, indigenous, or people of color, people with disabilities, immigrant communities, etc.)?  Provide any documentation you have that illustrates the demographics of the residents or compiled results of the Tenant Questionnaires.

     
Community Support
15.	Describe how the surrounding community is involved in the project. Is a local government, nonprofit, or community organization involved in the acquisition or infrastructure improvements? 

     

16.	Describe the role the owner of the park plays in creating community within the manufactured home community. How does this community engage with the town, city, county or region? What efforts, if any, has the park owner made to encourage engagement? 
     
17.	Is any portion of the project funded by a local municipality or another entity in the community?  Will the city or local organization be contributing resources, discounts or waivers to help with project costs? If yes, describe the source of the funds and state the dollar amount. 
     
18.	Are any of the utilities in the park public utilities at the time of application, or will any utilities be converted to public utilities with this project?  If yes, please describe.

     
19.	Does the park have a resident association or other group representing the residents of the manufactured home park? If so, how will you engage them in the process of identifying and carrying out needed infrastructure improvements? If not, how will you identify concerns and priorities of residents?
     
Project Leverage and Costs
20.	What are the total estimated costs of the project, including the grant funds you are applying for?  If there are multiple activities in your project, describe how the costs are determined.
     
21.	What other sources of funding are you using for your project?  Describe the dollar amounts and where the funds are coming from.
     
22.	Are the funds in hand at the time of the application, or are they anticipated? Provide a copy of any commitment letters or documents that illustrate the leverage for this project.
     

23.	If you are not awarded funding through this RFP, how will your project change (i.e., will you pursue other funding sources, will you eliminate a portion of the project, etc.)?
     
Project Assessment
24.	How have the costs of the project been determined?  Describe who has been involved with determining the costs of the project.  Include a copy of any assessments or bids that have been completed and/or a cost breakdown of the total project activities.
     
25.	What is the timeline for the project?  Describe when you expect the work to begin and when you anticipate the work being completed.  Include any documentation or charts that illustrate the project timeline.
     

Project Experience
26.	Describe the experience of any contractors, appraisers, engineers or consultants (etc.) selected for this project. Include any applicable licenses or certifications that are needed by the parties involved to complete the project.
     
27.	Describe how and why the contractor, appraiser, engineer or consultant (etc.) was selected for this project:
     
NOTE: Applicants must also submit the application checklist and all supporting documentation listed on the checklist.
Application Checklist 	
	Application Narrative and Required Supporting Documentation (this Document)	
	Applicant Signature Page	
	Compiled Results of Tenant Questionnaires (optional)	
	Project Cost Assessment Documents	
	Construction or Acquisition Timeline	
	Credit Review Documents 	
	Completed Risk Assessment Form and Supporting Documents	
	Department of Health Inspection Report 	
	Park Owner License 	
	Rent Rolls	
	Photographs and/or Aerial Map of the Park (optional)	

Additional Checklist Items if the Project Includes a Park Acquisition 	
	Commitment Letter	
	Purchase Contract	
	Appraisal	
Application Narrative
The RFP application and narrative questions must be submitted, along with any required supporting documentation. This form, the Applicant Signature Page and Entity Informed Consent Form can be found on Minnesota Housing’s website.
Project Cost Assessment Documents
Bid and project assessment documents for the proposed scope of work must be submitted to Minnesota Housing. If multiple bids are conducted and the lowest bid was not selected, applicants must provide an explanation in the application and narrative. The selected bid should be clearly identified.  If only one bid or assessment was completed, provide an explanation as to why multiple bids were not obtained. If the project has not gone out to bid at the time of application, provide documents that support a reasonable cost evaluation for the project.  Cost estimates and assessments should be completed by an assessor with the legal, educational and/or industry authority to complete a reasonable assessment.
Construction or Acquisition Timeline
Submit a project timeline or chart for the proposed work or acquisition.  Include a timeline from the contractor if bids have been selected. 
Credit Review Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents depending on the ownership structure of the park.
•	For-profit:  Complete the Single Family RFP Organization and Capacity Review: For Profit Organizations form found on the website and include required documents.
•	Nonprofit: Complete the Single Family RFP Organization and Capacity Review: Non-Profit Organizations form found on the website and include required documents.
•	Government – Not applicable 

NOTE: Entities applying as an intermediary on behalf of a park must also submit the appropriate documents listed above for the current ownership entity. In addition, if the proposed project will be a part of an acquisition, applicants must submit credit review documents for the post-acquisition ownership entity type outlined above for:
Department of Health Inspection Report
Submit the most current inspection report from the State of Minnesota Department of Health or local delegated authority.  
Park Owner License 
Submit a copy of the valid park license. 
Rent Rolls 
Submit the past three months of lot rent rolls. 
Photographs (Optional)
Provide clear photographs of the park, as well as any photographs of the infrastructure and improvements that will be addressed, when applicable, or an aerial drawing of the park to help explain the project. 
Additional Items for Acquisition
Commitment Letter
Submit a letter from the first mortgage lender that states the mortgage amount, terms and anticipated closing date.
Purchase Contract
Submit a copy of the executed purchase contract for the park.
Appraisal
Provide an appraisal of the manufactured home park, conducted by a licensed appraiser, that supports the purchase cost of the acquisition.