City of Austin Housing Tax Abatement Application 2026-2028
City of AustinCity · Austin, MN- Due
- Dec 31, 2028
- 789 days left
- Posted
- Jan 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Denise B
- (507) 437-9549
The 30-second brief
The City of Austin, Mower County, and School District #492 are offering a five-year property tax abatement for new construction of single-family and multi-family homes, including duplexes and apartment buildings. The program provides a 100% abatement of the City's share of increased real estate taxes resulting from new construction value for a period of five years. Eligible projects must be located within Austin boundaries, zoned properly, and not receiving other local financial assistance like TIF. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction and the issuance of building permits. The application period runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. Completed applications should be submitted to Mower County Administration in Austin, MN.
Request letter, Legal description, Construction plans, Site plan, Building/zoning permit, Signed statement of no construction start
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Summary
The City of Austin, Mower County, and School District #492 are offering a five-year property tax abatement for new construction of single-family and multi-family homes, including duplexes and apartment buildings.
The program provides a 100% abatement of the City's share of increased real estate taxes resulting from new construction value for a period of five years. Eligible projects must be located within Austin boundaries, zoned properly, and not receiving other local financial assistance like TIF. Applications must be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction and the issuance of building permits. The application period runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. Completed applications should be submitted to Mower County Administration in Austin, MN.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Request letter
- Legal description
- Construction plans
- Site plan
- Building/zoning permit
- Signed statement of no construction start
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Building plans
- Site plan
- Zoning certification
- Letter of consent from property owner
- Purchase agreement
- Submit to
- 201 1st Street NE, Suite 9, Austin MN 55912
- Scope location
- Austin, MN
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from City of Austin?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 31, 2028. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 201 1st Street NE, Suite 9, Austin MN 55912. For questions, contact Denise B.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of Austin in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Denise B at (507) 437-9549. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Request letter, Legal description, Construction plans, Site plan, Building/zoning permit, Signed statement of no construction start. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 31, 2028, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: building plans, site plan, zoning certification, letter of consent from property owner, purchase agreement. Review the full document from City of Austin for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Austin, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.