St. Cloud Iskufilan Village Workforce Housing Development appropriation

This bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO) to build 70 workforce housing units in St. Cloud's Iskufilan Village. It requires at least 10% (7 units) to be affordable housing for households earning ≤60% of local median income, with the remaining units designated for middle-income households (60%-120% of median income). CAIRO will manage construction and housing allocation, prioritizing energy-efficient, family-friendly units, while the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency oversees funding compliance. The project directly benefits frontline workers and low-to-moderate-income families in St. Cloud seeking affordable housing.