Under the direction of Kersten Elverum, the Economic Development and Planning Department is responsible for the City's economic development efforts and the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The department administers the Housing Rehabilitation Loan & Grant Program, Tax Increment Financing, Industrial Revenue Bond Financing, and the Public Housing programs.
Twin Cities Habitat For Humanities Looks To Build Home In Hopkins
The City of Hopkins purchased the property that is now 13 and 15 Harrison Ave after the Excelsior Boulevard expansion took place in 2006. The property, now replatted as two single-family lots, was posted for sale in 2007. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) had indicated interest in the lots…
2008 Foreclosure Workshops
What happens during foreclosure and what do homeowners need to know? What rights do homeowners have? What options are there? Local non-profit foreclosure counselors will provide free advice at upcoming foreclosure workshops...
City Adds To Its Tax Base
The City recently took actions that have added over $70 million dollars to the total market value of property in Hopkins...