Construction Excise Tax (CET)

Construction Plans, Funding, Tools, and House

UPCOMING NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY APPLICATION (JULY 1ST-AUGUST 31ST)

Affordable housing developers and affordable housing program providers serving households in McMinnville are encouraged to apply for available funds, beginning on Wednesday, July 1st and due by Monday, August 31st at 6:00pm.

 

 

Use of CET Funds (MMC 3.30.090)

City of McMinnville CET funds may be used to support two (2) different categories of funding that help support the provision of affordable housing options.

  • The City may fund Developer Incentives allowed or offered pursuant to ORS 197.309(5)(c) and (d) and 197.309(7), including but not limited to:
    • system development;
    • land acquisition; and/or
    • local public improvements required by municipal governments.
  • The City may fund Affordable Housing Programs in accordance with Section 9, Chapter 59, Oregon Laws 2016, including but not limited to:
    • rent buy-downs and subsidies;
    • down-payment assistance;
    • foreclosure-prevention assistance; and/or
    • preservation of existing affordable housing

Per the City’s 2026 Adopted Budget, there is $1,240,940 available for distribution. There is $588,520 available for Affordable Housing Programs, and $652,420 available for Developer Incentives.

Eligible Proposals

  • The entirety of proposed projects and programs must be located in or benefit households located only within McMinnville city limits.
  • The City will not review applications submitted for projects that only serve the needs of an individual (1) housing unit. 
  • The funding request must be a part of a program or project that is organized by an organization, agency, or development team.
  • Projects that support or provide a minimum of twenty (20) affordable dwelling units will be prioritized for funding. Projects with fewer units may still apply.

Review and Selection Criteria

The Construction Excise Tax program is intended to support unique projects that will make a meaningful impact on housing challenges facing McMinnville. CET funds should be awarded to projects that will use CET funds in the most efficient way possible or projects that may “fall through the cracks” of typical funding sources that are available through State and Federal programs.

Additionally, proposals that offer the best value for the benefit that they are providing will be most competitive for funding awards. The following criteria will be used by the Selection Subcommittee to review proposals and determine if funds should be awarded, and whether or not they recommend award the full funding request or a portion of the request based on the strength of the application. Applicants should provide responses to the criteria below to make their case of why they believe the project deserves to be awarded the funding.

  • Printer-friendly version