Freestanding revenue bonds

We explain who can apply for freestanding bonds and how they work.

Who can apply

Nonprofits and certain manufacturing companies

Common applicants include:

  • Hospitals, nursing homes and health care providers
  • Schools and other educational institutions
  • Performing arts centers

You must be doing a capital improvement project.

Approval process

The approval process includes:

  • City council and mayoral approval
  • A public hearing
  • State of Minnesota approval

Use of funds

You can use the funds to:

  • Buy land
  • Build a new facility or add to an existing one
  • Buy and renovate an existing structure
  • Buy fixed equipment
  • Refinance outstanding debt

Rates, terms and fees

  • Interest rates are fixed, with terms up to 30 years.
  • They are usually below or at standard commercial market rates.
  • Issuance costs can be rolled into the financing.
  • The City collects a bi-annual administrative fee.

Learn more about how revenue bonds work

How to apply

A staff member will assist you from your first inquiry to post-closing follow-up.

Contact us to get started

Contact us

Becky Shaw

Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

Phone

612-673-5066

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415